Altered States: Going Out by Going Inward --- Experiencing Spirit--part 1
I've recently come across at least three reports about how human beings are genetically / biologically predisposed towards the spiritual experience. One was about how forms of meditation and prayer actually change how the brain is working: In profound states of inward-turning, whether prayers of a Catholic nun or meditations of a yogi, certain areas of the brain grow quiet and others light up. The ones that go quiet are the same areas that control the personal sense of individuality and... Sign in to see full entry.