When was the last time you experienced something spiritual or sacred in the presence of other people?
In this clip from Know Thyself, the conversation explores a connection that is rarely discussed but deeply important. The rise of what researchers now call "diseases of despair" mirrors the decline of communal spiritual practice. Not just personal belief, but the experience of coming together, of sharing meaning, of being held by something greater than ourselves alongside other people.
Author and researcher Dr. Lisa Miller unpacks the science of the Awakened Brain and how humans are innately wired for spiritual experiences. She discusses the root causes of the mental health crisis our planet is facing, and how by reconnecting to this innate spirituality we have the power to heal on a global level. She describes depression as two sides of the same door, revealing the opportunity hidden within our suffering. She discusses how transcendent experiences are explained on a neurological level and the 4 major finds of her research.
She reveals the science of synchronicity, surrender, and our ability to be ‘trail angels’ who help others along their journey. She also shares a guided practice to open yourself up to life’s wisdom and live in harmony with the divine will.
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0:00 Intro
1:42 Defining Spirituality as a Scientist
3:45 The Cause of the Mental Health Crisis
6:00 Is Spirituality Limited to the Brain?
12:00 The Awakened Brain: Being in Sync with the Universe
16:52 Children are in This State Naturally
20:54 Mirror Neurons and Past Life Regressions
24:51 4 Major Findings on the Awakened Brain
30:39 Science of Synchronicity & Surrender
37:35 Guided Practice: Open Yourself Up to Life’s Wisdom
43:10 Her Most Shocking Discoveries
44:30 Depression as the Doorway to Spirituality
51:24 Integrating Achievement & Awakened Brain
56:00 Conclusion
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