Tag: Consciousness
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From Neurons to Numinosity: The Biology of Awakening
Journey to Wholeness For centuries, the image of the serene meditator—the monk in deep contemplation, the sage in unwavering peace—has been a symbol of a life beyond the mundane. We have looked upon such figures with a mixture of awe and mystery, often attributing their radiant equanimity to a divine gift or a superhuman feat…
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The Art Of Dying
It is natural to dwell on mortality after reflecting on the aging process. The following is a synopsis of my current writing project: a manuscript on the Art of Dying. What Is Death? Death can be defined in many ways: most relevant being the neurological and spiritual/religious definition. Neuroscience treats death as the permanent loss…