CHAPTER IV

INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL COMPONENTS

INTRODUCTION

Can spirituality and intellect go together? Is spirituality and intelligence at

odds with each other?
- Intelligence and spirituality ultimately follow the same path. By embracing
intellect to its fullest extent, one will eventually arrive at a sense of spirituality. Our
actions are governed by intelligence; we achieve the best results when we make the
most intelligent decisions.

But if we go home, meditate, and begin asking questions like, "What is the purpose
of my life?" we have to load up a different set of rules. Now we've supposedly left
the territory of the intellect and entered the spiritual realm. We try to interact
intelligently with our outer world and spiritually with our inner world.

Spirituality in TC
- Spirituality is any action or activity that reflects or brings out the goodness
in a man. Spirituality in TCMP is designed to respond to the inner longing
of residents to find greater faith where they can anchor themselves within
their struggle to find meaning to their existence.
- It summarizes a man’s relationship with himself, others and the
Supreme Being. The spiritual component provides the residents with
activities that would help them explore the meaning and purpose of their
existence and their particular place in the world.
-
Intellectual Component
- The intellectual component on the other hand responds to the natural human
characteristics of yearning for knowledge in order to attain a higher
level of understanding.
- Providing worthwhile opportunities for learning/ education will facilitate
regaining their human quality and self-respect thereby making self-realization
- that being law-abiding and productive, both during their stay in the facility
and their eventual release in the society’s mainstream is the real essence
and measure of development.

SPIRITUAL COMPONENT
*TC Philosophy
*TC Unwritten Philosophies
*Theme/Concept of the Day
*Meditation
*Religious Activities

Objectives:
- To enhance personal and spiritual well-being of residents

This study source was downloaded by 100000831450958 from CourseHero.com on 10-18-2022 17:15:03 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/94797913/CHAPTER-IV-TCMPdocx/
 - To appreciate the value of the Word of God in relation to our life and as
nourishment to the soul
- To give opportunity for the residents to experience special encounter and healing
from God
- To remind the residents for the need for constant connection with God in their
lives

Indicators:
- Active participation of residents in spiritual activities
- Positive perception on TC implementation
- Deeper awareness of God’s presence in the residents’ life
- TC Philosophy /TC Unwritten Philosophies (slogans, sayings, adages) visibly posted
in the facility
- Regular conduct of various spiritual activities

INTELLECTUAL COMPONENT

*Seminars

*Educational Activities (ALS)

*Debates

*Data Sessions/lectures

*Saturday Night Activities

*Games (Grab Bag, Islands, Charade, Pinoy Henyo)

Objectives:

To actualize the intellectual skills of the residents

To teach the residents how to think and delay impulses

To guide the residents on the right way of thinking and how it affects his feelings
and behavior

This study source was downloaded by 100000831450958 from CourseHero.com on 10-18-2022 17:15:03 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/94797913/CHAPTER-IV-TCMPdocx/
 Indicators:

1. Residents exhibit increased awareness and positive behaviour

2. Elimination of racial, cultural and gender biases as seen in dealings

3. Changed perception among residents on enhancement of knowledge/ education

4. Pride in quality, a culture among residents

5. Increased number of residents enrolled in ALS and A & E passers

THE TC PHILOSOPHY

Surrender

“I am here because there is no refuge, finally from myself”

Self-disclosure

Until I confront myself in the eyes and hearts of others, I am running. Until I suffer
them to share my secrets, I have no safety from them. Afraid to be known, I can
neither know myself or any other; I will be alone.”

Reflection

“Where else but in our common grounds can I find such a mirror?”

Self-realization

“Here together, I can appear clearly to myself, not as the giant of my dreams not
the dwarf of my fears, but as a person, part of the whole with my share in its
purpose”

This study source was downloaded by 100000831450958 from CourseHero.com on 10-18-2022 17:15:03 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/94797913/CHAPTER-IV-TCMPdocx/
 Growth

“In this ground, I can take root and grow”

Self-worth

“Not alone anymore as in death, but alive to myself and to others”

TC UNWRITTEN PHILOSOPHIES
“Honesty”
“Responsible love and concern”
“To be aware is to be alive”
“Trust in your environment”
“Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it”
“No free lunch”
“You can’t keep it unless you give it away”
” What goes around comes around”
“Act as if”
“Understand rather than be understood”
“Personal growth before vested status”
“Compensation is valid”
“Forgiveness”
“Humility”
“You alone can do it, but you can’t do it alone”
“Pride in quality”
“Feelings don’t think”
“Guilt kills”
“Hang tough”
“You are your brother’s keeper”

THEME/ CONCEPT OF THE DAY

- It refers to a word or saying that will serve as a guide for the community to
ponder upon in relation to their day-to-day interactions and behaviors.

MEDITATION: DISCOVERING YOUR INNER SANCTUARY

The visualization meditation is used to help an individual establish a practice of
moving his attention within, finding his place of relaxation and peace by
contacting his inner wisdom. This experience is unique for everyone so much so
that one’s experience may be different from the others. Some may experience
visual imagery while the others may not.

SEMINARS

This study source was downloaded by 100000831450958 from CourseHero.com on 10-18-2022 17:15:03 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/94797913/CHAPTER-IV-TCMPdocx/
 Seminars are activities in TC that provide intellectual stimulation and seek
personal involvement among the residents. It is a way of providing
information, improving the resident’s speaking and writing abilities and enhancing
their listening ability so as to understand all the information being presented.

THE DEBATE
The debate is introduced to provide the residents the opportunity to learn how
to reasonably and put together arguments in a logical manner. This is also
an exercise on how to listen and formulate ideas and demonstrate a broader
understanding of certain issues.

GAMES:
THE “GRAB BAG”
The “Grab Bag” is a form of seminar which enhances the residents’ ability to
communicate, analyze ideas and develop insights about themselves with the
use of identification with inanimate objects.

SATURDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

This activity is held every Saturday as a recreational event purposely to
instill fun, humor and entertainment after an intense and hectic week. This
gives the residents the chance to let loose and socialize. Each static group is
assigned a specific task or presentation to develop talents among the residents.

MATTHEW 11v28-29
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my
yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will
find rest for your souls.

This study source was downloaded by 100000831450958 from CourseHero.com on 10-18-2022 17:15:03 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/94797913/CHAPTER-IV-TCMPdocx/
Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)