Spiritual Intelligence is a groundbreaking exploration of how we are all hardwired for higher consciousness. Based on over 400 scientific studies, this transformative book reveals the brain's capacity to access states of bliss, compassion, and connection through what neuroscientists call the "Enlightenment Network."
Whether through meditation, prayer, or peak performance "flow" states, author Dawson Church demonstrates how anyone can activate these circuits to create rapid and life-changing shifts in wellbeing and health.
In Spiritual Intelligence, Church draws on decades of cutting-edge research, from Tibetan monks to peak-performing athletes, to show how activating these states rapidly rewires our neural networks for lasting joy, peace, and resilience. With vivid real-life examples such as Nelson Mandela, Joan of Arc, Mahatma Gandhi and Pope John Paul II, Church illustrates how spiritual intelligence (SQ) is not a vague ideal but an attainable skillset that shapes our brains for extraordinary happiness.
This book is a must-read for seekers, parents, teachers, scientists, entrepreneurs, athletes and leaders--anyone looking to elevate their consciousness and reduce stress. It shows how SQ combines clear inner purpose with passionate engagement with life. Packed with actionable insights and powerful practices, Spiritual Intelligence shows you how to access the power of your brain to create enduring happiness while contributing to the greater good.
"Dawson Church has done it again - he's written another state-of-the art exploration of the science of consciousness, one that is conducted with clarity, humor, wisdom and excellent graphics. From memory consolidation to meditation retreats, from Alzheimers to alpha waves, Church convincingly builds the case that human beings have the innate ability, and the appropriate neurologic design, to reconnect with their spiritual essence, a connection that is more crucial than ever in these tumultuous times. He outlines the many ways in which brain structure and function are tied to spiritual practices, and to the stressors of everyday life. And he presents numerous case examples and practice exercises by which our brains can be trained to attain the same high states of consciousness described by mystics the world over. Highly recommended."
Eric Leskowitz MD, Osher Institute for Integrative Medicine, Harvard Medical School
"Defining spiritual intelligence as "the ability of human consciousness to interact with universal consciousness," Dawson Church compellingly establishes that every brain has the neurological wiring to achieve mystical experiences of oneness and bliss. From there, he connects the dots to demonstrate how breakthroughs in the scientific understanding of human spirituality hold incredible implications for you and, finally, for humanity. Best of all, he shows you how to get there! If you have something better to do than to pursue the possibilities opened by this book, by all means, do it. If not, get ready for the ride of your life!"
David Feinstein, PhD, coauthor of Personal Mythology
"In today's world of constant change and uncertainty, Spiritual Intelligence is the next essential evolution in human potential. Dawson Church's groundbreaking work reveals that SQ--the ability to enter higher states of consciousness--isn't just for mystics; it's hardwired into your brain and mine. Drawing on powerful personal stories and cutting-edge science, Church shows how activating SQ can bring clarity, peace, and resilience in even the most turbulent times. Just the way Emotional Intelligence reshaped society a generation ago, Spiritual Intelligence is today's answer to the challenges of our time."
Jack Canfield, Co-author of the Chicken Soup series and featured teacher in "The Secret"
Dawson Church is an award-winning science writer with several best-selling books to his credit. The Genie in Your Genes (YourGeniusGene.com) was the first book to demonstrate that emotions drive gene expression. Mind to Matter, (MindToMatter.com) showed that the brain creates much of what we think of as "objective reality." Bliss Brain (BlissBrain.com) demonstrates that peak mental states rapidly remodel the brain for happiness.
Dawson has conducted dozens of clinical trials, and founded the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare (NIIH.org) to promote groundbreaking new treatments. Its largest program, the Veterans Stress Solution, has offered free treatment to over 20,000 veterans with PTSD. Dawson shares how to apply these health and performance breakthroughs through EFT Universe (EFTUniverse.com), one of the largest alternative medicine sites on the web.
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