Intelligent Self-Direction

Vision Quest - Pg. 79

What does "intelligent self-direction" mean to you?

Ironically, this is something that I have been thinking about and discussing with one of my friends over the past week. I think the phrase really spells it out for you anyway though. It's the just the path towards intelligent self-direction is unclear as Dr. Marsh noted in Vision Quest. My simple answer to what "intelligent self-direction" may mean is having the ability to make your own decisions and direct yourself, but making those decisions based on what is best for you. Having intelligence is to be smart, therefore making smart decisions can only be what is best for you. Having that ability is often difficult for some to obtain and often comes with maturity and help from others who are intelligent themselves. That is why teachers are so necessary in the development of their student's "intelligent self-direction." I am just glad to have a teacher who encourages people to practice "intelligent self-direction."