The vein of gold is this sense of self and connecting to self that comes when we are utterly true to ourselves. It is, in short, a sort of power beam that we can access in our heart of hearts. When we are centered in our hearts, when we act in accordance with our truest nature, we access and express our vein of gold. We do it automatically, creatively, consistently. Reaping the bounty of our talent is complicated by society's view of creative disciplines.
Many cultures place a higher value on logical thinking while ignoring other aspects of intelligence.
Our schools reflect this limited view, often ignoring the findings of the very scientific principles they acclaim. Michael J. Gelb, in How to think like Leonardo da Vinci , broadens the definition of intelligence and talent. The theory of multiple intelligences is now accepted widely and, when combined with the realization that intelligence can be developed throughout life, offers a powerful inspiration for aspiring Renaissance men and women. In addition to expanding the understanding of the nature and scope of intelligence, contemporary psychological research has revealed startling truth about the extent of your potential. This is especially important to women, whose intelligence is often based upon different patterns than men.