Spirituality is a brain state we can all reach, religious or not
Unravel the mysteries of spirituality, a state of consciousness accessible to all, irrespective of religious beliefs. Explore how our brains can tap into this profound experience, transcending the boundaries of faith and skepticism, and fostering a universal sense of interconnectedness.
Spiritual experiences can be achieved by secular practices
William James defined spiritual experiences as states of higher consciousness, which are induced by efforts to understand the general principles or structure of the world through one’s inner experience.
- Spiritual practices have been shown to be closely linked to self-awareness, empathy and a sense of connectedness, all of which can be correlated with the frequency of brainwaves as measured by electroencephalogram (EEG).
We can transcend the here and now to create a more’spherical’ life that changes our focus from basic needs and fears to values
One perspective is that the scientific exploration of such experiences could reveal the mechanisms enabling us all to achieve these states even in the most mundane moments.
- Scientific discovery could turn seemingly subjective experiences into unified (and unifying) understanding.
What are we losing?
Nothing less than our selves
- By rooting ourselves, listening to our highest aspirations, and paying closer attention to our breathing, to the people we love and to the present moment, we can transcend the here and now to create a more’spherical’ life that changes our focus from basic needs and fears to values.
- We all lose it sometimes, but we can lose it less often by continually reconnecting to our best selves and to each other.