The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781984855626)

A groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality and a bold new paradigm for health, healing, and resilience--from a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning researcher

"A new revolution of health and well-being and a testament to, and celebration of, the power within."--Deepak Chopra, MD

Whether it's meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying a prayer, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it. In The Awakened Brain, psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller shows you how.

Weaving her own deeply personal journey of awakening with her groundbreaking research, Dr. Miller's book reveals that humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality, and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it. For leaders in business and government, truth-seekers, parents, healers, educators, and any person confronting life's biggest questions, The Awakened Brain combines cutting-edge science (from MRI studies to genetic research, epidemiology, and more) with on-the-ground application for people of all ages and from all walks of life, illuminating the surprising science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives:

- The awakened decision is the better decision. With an awakened perception, we are more creative, collaborative, ethical, and innovative.
- The awakened brain is the healthier brain. An engaged spiritual life enhances grit, optimism, and resilience while providing insulation against addiction, trauma, and depression.
- The awakened life is the inspired life. Loss, uncertainty, and even trauma are the gateways by which we are invited to move beyond merely coping with hardship to transcend into a life of renewal, healing, joy, and fulfillment.

Absorbing, uplifting, and ultimately enlightening, The Awakened Brain is a conversation-starting saga of scientific discovery packed with counterintuitive findings and practical advice on concrete ways to access your innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution.

Author: Lisa Miller
ISBN-10: 198485562X
ISBN-13: 9781984855626
Publisher: Random House
Language: English
Published: 08/17/2021
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.46h x 6.47w x 1.07d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/14/2021
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2021
Booklist 07/01/2021 pg. 4