The Awakened Brain | Lisa Miller

Why it is included: For too long, science and spirituality have been treated as enemies.

Dr. Lisa Miller ends that war with data. Using MRI scans and longitudinal clinical studies, she demonstrates that the human brain has a natural, innate capacity for spiritual awareness.

When this capacity is developed, the cortex actually thickens, and the brain becomes significantly more resilient to depression and anxiety.

This book is included because it moves spirituality from a "nice-to-have" hobby to a "must-have" biological asset.

It validates that "seeing the world as alive and connected" is not a delusion, but a sign of high cognitive health. For an emerging civilization, this provides the medical justification for integrating spiritual practice into education, healthcare, and daily life.