Breakthrough cognitive research plus a recent survey reveal a new bridge between the secular and the sacred: the emotion of awe. Nearly everyone experiences it.
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Prestigious study: Oneness of universe may be real, not illusion
The sense that we are separate from the world may be an illusion upheld by the brain, while the sense of oneness attained when using psychedelics may be “a glimpse of a bigger picture”, say researchers behind a Nature study.
NYT Magazine deep-dives on terminal lucidity
The dementia phenomenon gets serious and fair treatment in press.
Prestigious medical school incorporates spirituality
A new program at the Yale School of Medicine spans spirituality and mental health. “We want to train students to think fluidly across boundaries,” says one of the founders.
Collective intention affects local and distant matter, HeartMath study shows
An experiment to determine the measurable effect of meditation groups far beyond their meeting rooms has found statistically significant results, using state-of-the-art random number generators (RNG).
Dispenza’s mind-body retreats produce “phenomenal” results, say researchers
Researchers have found systematic brain and molecular changes linked to resilience, pain relief, and stress recovery in participants at wellness retreats that focus on mind-body interventions.
Meditation not just a stress-reliever, it may hold key to “human flourishing”
A state of pure awareness “could have far-reaching implications for wellbeing, resilience, and [the] farthest reaches of human flourishing”.
“Medical gap of care” between clinicians and patients reporting spiritual experiences
Psychologists and other clinicians lack a proper understanding of “anomalous” spiritual experiences despite their frequency.
Business media highlights spiritual leadership in the corporate world
“Consciousness Intelligence” or “CQ” is the new must-have skill for executive performance, writes Bhupendra Chaudhary.
App aims to heal the planet via focused attention
Planet Minute app helps you help the environment through the convenience of a daily reminder on your smartphone.
