CITE: Pearce, J. C. The Biology of Transcendence: A Blueprint of the Human Spirit. Park Street Press. 2002
SUMMARY
The book explores the relationship between biology and spirituality, arguing that they are intertwined. Pearce proposes that humans have a natural inclination towards transcendence and that this is rooted in our biology. He argues that the human spirit is not just a product of the brain, but is a force that transcends the limitations of the physical body. He suggests that the brain has the capacity to access higher states of consciousness, and that these states are essential for our well-being.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Pearce explores the connection between spirituality and biology.
- He argues that the human spirit transcends the limitations of the physical body.
- He suggests that the brain has the capacity to access higher states of consciousness and the capacity for extraordinary abilities, including telepathy, remote viewing, and precognition.
- He argues that these abilities are not supernatural but rather are part of our innate biology.
- Pearce proposes that our current social and cultural systems inhibit our ability to access these abilities and that we must change these systems if we are to evolve as a species.
SELECTED QUOTES
- “Our brains are wired for transcendence. We have an innate urge to connect with something greater than ourselves, to explore the unknown and the mysterious.” (p. 7)
- “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience” (p. 12).
- “The evolution of consciousness is the only true history of humanity” (p. 14).
- “The universe is not a machine but a living organism, and we are an integral part of it. Our biology reflects this interconnectedness, and our spirituality is an expression of it.” (p. 32)
- “The brain is a hologram in action, decoding and recoding information according to the field of consciousness that is operating upon it” (p. 58).
- “Our current social and cultural systems are based on fear and separation, but we must move towards systems that are based on love and interconnectedness if we are to evolve as a species.” (p. 117)
