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SELF ASSESSMENT EXERCISE

THESE ESENTIALLY ARE THE SEVEN DA VINCIAN PRINCIPLES.

FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION , U CAN HAVE A LOOK AT THE BOOK "HOW TO THINK LIKE LEONARDO DA VINCI" BY MICHAEL GELB. I BELIEVE T

[ one way of doing it is that you can tick the statements u relate with and chart out a course of action over them, accordingly.]

for example, if uve ticked on the statement: I have a purpose behind learning what im learning

you can ask yourself what is my purpose towards the learning and how am I going to proceed in this particular area.

or u can mark yourself on a scale of one to ten and introspect as to how can get better.

At the end of each principle, in bold is a question that the maestro used to ask himself. Spend some time in pondering over the same.

PRINCIPLE 1

CURIOSITA i.e A curious approach towards life and a quest towards continuous learning

I keep a journal/have a system to record my insights and questions that I want to learn about.

I take adequate time for contemplation and reflection[ It maybe at morning/at night/during the day whenever Im comfortable]

I am always learning something new

when I am faced with an important decision, I actively seek out different perspectives

I am a voracious reader

I learn from little children

my friends would describe me as open minded and alert

I would describe myself as open minded and alert

I know a lot about other cultures and am alwaz learning more

I know or am involved in learning a language other than my native one [ and preferably why?.does it serve any purpose?]

I solicit feedback from my friends,relatives or people whom I feel can help me in this endeavorI basically love learning

I have a purpose behind learning what im learning

Qn Am I asking the right questions?

PRINCIPLE 2

DIMOSTRAZIONE ie a commitment to test knowledge through experience,persistence and a willingness to learn from mistakes

I am willing to acknowledge my mistakes

my friends would say the same as aboveI learn from my mistakes and rarely make the same mistake twice

I question conventional wisdom and authority

When a celebrity I admire endorses a product, im more likely to buy it

I can articulate my most fundamental beliefs and the reasons I hold them

I have changed a deeply held belief coz of practical experience

I persevere in the face of obstacles

I view adversity as an opportunity for growth

I am sometimes susceptible to superstition

In considering new ideas, my friends/near n dear ones and myself would consider me

a> gullible and "new agey" orb> a closed minded cynic or

c> an open minded skeptic

Qn How can I improve my ability to learn from my mistakes and experiences? How can I develop my independence of thought?

Have I developed a framework which will help me in doing the same?

PRINCIPLE 3

SENSAZIONE ie The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to enliven experience

[THIS is further subdivided into 7 sections i.e vision, hearing , speaking,smell , taste , touch and synesthesia]

VISION

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I can modulate my voice

I speak as per the situation/needs of the target audience[ when im questioned]

I realize the difference in myself when I do modulate my voice, especially when im speaking really slowly

I am a confident speaker

I love speaking out what I want to convey, to the audience whom I want to address it to

SMELL

I have a favorite scent

smells affect my emotions strongly, for better or worse

I can recognize friends by their scent

I know how to use aromas to influence my mood

I can reliably judge the quality of food or wine by its aroma

when I see flowers, I usually take a few moments to breathe in their aroma

TASTE

I can taste the freshness of fresh foods

I enjoy many different types of cuisine

I seek out unusual taste experiences

I am a good cook

I eat consciously, aware of the taste of my food

I chew my food well

I avoid eating on the run

I enjoy participating in taste tests and wine testings

TOUCH

I am aware of the" feel" of the surfaces that surround me daily, eg chairs, sofas, anything that I sit on

I am sensitive to the quality of fabric that I wear

I like to touch and b touched

friends say I give gr8 hugsI know how to listen with my hands

when I touch someone, I can sense if he/she is tense/relaxed.

SYNESTHESIA

I enjoy describing one sense in terms of another

I intuitively understand which colors are "hot" and which are "cold"

my response to art is visceral

I am aware of the role of synesthesia in the thinking of gr8 artists and scientists

Qn What is my plan for sharpening my senses as I age?

ex: it could b taking a walk,bare foot on grass for an hr in a week for better eyesight, doing something similar for sharpening other sens

PRINCIPLE 4

SFUMATO ie A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox and uncertainty.

I am comfortable with ambiguity

I am attuned to the rhythms of my intuition

I thrive with change

I see the humor in life everyday

I have a tendency to "jump to conclusions"I enjoy riddles,puzzles and puns

I usually know when I am feeling anxious

I spend sufficient time on my own

I trust my gut

I can comfortably hold contradictory ideas in my mind

I delight in paradox and am sensitive to irony

I appreciate the importance of conflict in inspiring creativity

Qn How can I strengthen my ability to hold creative tension to embrace the major paradoxes of life ?I d b k b ki i d

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I read a book by skipping around

I prefer to look at the bigger picture and leave the details to someone else

I often lose track of time

I rely on intuition

Qn Am I balancing arte and scienza at home and at work?[ basically am I balancing the logical part and the creative part of me,

both at home and at work?]

PRINCIPLE 6

CORPORALITA

i.e The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness and poise.

I am aerobically fit

I am getting stronger

my flexibility is improving

I know when my body Is tense or relaxed

I am knowledgeable about diet and nutrition

friends would describe me as graceful

I am becoming more ambidextrous

I am aware of the ways in which my physical state affects my attitudes and vice versa

I have a good understanding of practical anatomy

I am well co- ordinated

I love to move

Qn How can I nurture the balance of body and mind?

PRINCIPLE 7

Connessione.ie A recognition and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena.systems thinking

I am ecologically aware

I enjoy similies, analogies and metaphor

I frequently make connections that other ppl dont see

when I travel, I am struck more by people's similarities than their differences

I seek a holistic approach to diet, health and healing

I have a well developed sense of proportion

I can articulate the systems dynamics - the patterns, connections and networks- in my family and workplace.

My life goals and priorities are formulated clearly and integrated with my values and sense of purpose.

I sometimes experience a sense of connectedness with all creation.

Qn how do all the elements fit together? How does everything connect with everything else?

for best results,its worthwhile to do this exercise when youre most relaxed [ after having a steam bath/ a round in the jacuzzi]

over a period of time, it would b worthwhile to formulate your own principle and chart out a course of action , accordingly..

for example, Synergizing could be a principle that u find important/exciting etc..

and u can formulate a self assessment map of statements such as.. How can I synergize better..with whom should I synergize etc..

ALL THE BEST IN YOUR PURSUIT OF FINDING BALANCE IN EVERY SPHERE OF LIFE THAT U ENGAGE YOURSELF INTO.

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