Break Through the Limits of the Brain: Neuroscience, Inspiration, and Practices to Transform Your Life - Library Edition

by Joseph Selbie, Andrew B. Newberg (contributor), Rick Adamson (narrator)

“A user’s manual for superheroes. Joseph Selbie’s well-written trifecta provides (1) an inspiring collection of stories about real-life super abilities, (2) a rational, scientific framework for understanding how these abilities are possible, and (3) practices to help you achieve your superconscious potential. An exhilarating read.” —Dean Radin, PhD, chief scientist, Institute of Noetic Sciences
 
A life-changing guide to understanding your brain and how to change it—for good.
 
Break Through the Limits of the Brain connects the dots between the discoveries of neuroscience and the meditation-born spiritual experience, and offers proven and practical ways to tap into the life-changing, life-enhancing abilities of our superconscious potential.
 
The book debunks scientific materialism’s brain-based explanation for consciousness and intelligence—including the brain-as-supercomputer and artificial intelligence models—and explains the view of many prominent and open-minded scientists that an all-pervading intelligent consciousness is the foundation of reality—an age-old belief shared by saints, sages, mystics, and those who’ve had near-death experiences.
 
Selbie explores the current neuroscientific understanding of the brain’s influence on our thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and balances that understanding with neuroscience’s discoveries of neuroplasticity and our innate ability to rewire the brain for any new purpose—from the material to the mystical.
 
Meditation is a central theme of the book—what it is; how to do it; why it works; its physical, mental, and emotional benefits as measured by neuroscientists; and how it rewires the brain for superconscious awareness so you can achieve whatever you put your mind to. The book offers proven practices for bringing superconscious awareness into your life for success, energy, health, peace of mind, and lasting happiness.
 

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality

Audio CD

Published September 1, 2022

About the author

Selbie makes the complex and obscure simple and clear. A dedicated meditator for over forty years, he has taught yoga and meditation throughout the US and Europe. He has also been an avid follower of the unfolding new paradigm of science—with groaning bookshelves to show for it—and he is known for creating bridges of understanding between the modern evidenced-based discoveries of science and the ancient experience-based discoveries of the mystics.

Author and lecturer, Joseph studied ancient Western cultures at the University of Colorado and ancient Eastern cultures at UC Berkeley. He has had a keen interest in ancient history since grade school. He has taught and lectured on the principles of Eastern philosophy for over thirty years.

Selbie has also authored, The Yugas, a factual look at India’s tradition of cyclical history, and a sci/fi fantasy series, The Protectors Diaries, inspired by the abilities of mystics.

Selbie is a founding member of Ananda—a meditation-based community and spiritual movement inspired by Paramhansa Yogananda. He lives with his wife at Ananda Village near Nevada City, California.

Reviews

[Bryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book but not as much as the Physics of God, which I found to be amazing. Both of the books by this author are super positive and touch the heart in profound ways. This one covered a lot of the same material as the Physics of God but mostly focused on meditation and rewiring the brain for positive outcomes. I've experienced a lot of what this author is teaching many years ago in my life and can attest to its truth. However, it's hard to find the time to stay still in the hustle and bustle of what is required of an individual to be successful in the modern world. Balancing the two is an art and this book will help you with that.

[Tandava Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book from Joseph Selbie. (See my previous rave review about The Physics of God .) I love how it describes the current limits of science (and especially scientific materialism) and how theories reaching beyond those limits are starting to align with spiritual principles. And then, of course, he tells us what we can do with all this information.

As a long-time meditator, I know where he’s heading with it all, and I still find that it inspires me to deepen and lengthen my meditations. I hope and believe that non-meditators will also find it inspiring to start a practice.

[John J. Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

terrific read

This is a wonderful book. Mr. Selbie explores the mind and how spirituality opens brand new channels to freedom, Joy, and peace.