Using Tools for Spiritual Development

A *theoretical framework* is provided based upon Dr. Pirkey's own spiritual experiences, as well as scientific understandings of our reality, for how the tools discussed in this podcast may support spiritual development and thus, our "connection" to God (spiritual) or "higher self" (psychological). Please take note that the episode provides the host's conceptualization of God and is therefore a theoretical perspective, since we can prove neither the existence/her conceptualization of God, nor the connections of these tools to a higher entity, source, or God --though self-reports of enhanced spirituality have been found in the scientific literature. This episode is in no way meant to tell you WHAT to believe. Instead, the purpose is to encourage the listener to question their own understandings [or lack thereof] of God as well as how the various tools can support spiritual/ psychological development via the integration of scientific and spiritual perspectives.