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Lisa Miller, Ph. D.
Known for: The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life
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The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life
A groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality, this book presents a new paradigm for understanding mental health, resilience, and human flourishing. Drawing on decades of research, Lisa Miller demonstrates how spiritual awareness is a natural and essential aspect of the human brain, offering scientific insights into how spirituality enhances well-being and helps us navigate life's challenges.
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Scientific Foundation: The New Neuroscience of Spirituality
When I first began examining the brains of people engaged in spiritual practices, I discovered something remarkable. The data revealed that spiritual awareness isn’t a matter of faith alone—it’s neural, observable, and measurable. Using fMRI and EEG technology, we found consistent patterns in the br...
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The Biological Basis of Spirituality: The Brain’s Capacity for Transcendence
Across my research, one insight has remained constant: the brain is wired for spirituality. There is a biological substrate that supports our capacity for transcendence—a set of neural networks that allows us to experience unity, sacredness, and guidance. This isn’t limited to one tradition; whether...
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About Lisa Miller
Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University, where she founded the Spirituality Mind Body Institute. Her research focuses on the intersection of spirituality and mental health, and she is recognized as a leading expert in the neuroscience of spirituality.
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