Episode 195: Reconciling Science and Spirituality

<p>When I was a graduate student back in the 1990’s, it was a career killer for scientists to admit to believing in God, Source or something larger than self. Much has changed since then. Despite my strong scientific training at UC Berkeley, the older I’ve gotten the more I lean into spirituality. Science is one lens through which I view the world, but it is limited. Not everything can be explained via the scientific lens. Spirituality is one more lens through which we may make sense of reality. And we know from research that believing in something larger than self is a foundational belief for a happier, thriving life. Join me for a fascinating conversation with a former physician who left medicine to become a writer and student of consciousness and spirituality. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Some topics covered:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>How do we begin to reconcile science and spirituality?</p><p><br /></p><p>Hegel’s idea of thesis vs. antithesis. </p><p><br /></p><p>What are we evolving towards? Personal evolution and the idea of horizontal vs. vertical evolution.</p><p><br /></p><p>What is unhappiness?</p><p><br /></p><p>What is happiness?</p><p><br /></p><p>What are the barriers to our personal evolution?</p><p><br /></p><p>Our tendency to be passive in approaching transformation &amp; evolution. Better to be active in promoting change by being proactive in questioning our beliefs &amp; roles by paying attention to what we are thinking &amp; feeling and why we think &amp; feel that way.</p><p><br /></p><p>You write about living authentically. What is your idea of the alignment of heart-head-hands  which allows us to live authentically?</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Dr. Victor Acquista</strong> has become a successful international author and speaker following careers as a primary-care physician and medical executive. He is known for "Writing to Raise Consciousness." His current focus is on embodying a soul-centered presence and awareness in daily life.  His non-fiction and his workshops focus on personal growth and transformation, especially as pertains to health and wellness. His fiction includes social messaging intended to get the reader engaged in thought-provoking themes. He is the creator and narrator/host of a podcast series, Podfobler Productions. Dr. Acquista has a longstanding interest in consciousness studies, is a student of Integral Theory, and strives to do his part to make our planet a wee bit better. He lives with his wife in Florida. He is a member of the Authors Guild, the Mystery Writers of America, the International Thriller Writers, and the Florida Writers Association.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Dr. Acquista’s links:</strong></p><ul>

<li><a href="https://victoracquista.com/">https://victoracquista.com/</a></li>

<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/victoracquistaauthor/">https://www.facebook.com/victoracquistaauthor/</a></li>