Lisa Miller at TEDxTeachersCollege

In this spiritually awakening talk, Lisa Miller invites listeners to assume a child-like curiosity for the universe. Explaining that mindfulness is a metaphorical gateway to appreciating one's surroundings and being appreciated by one's surroundings, Miller encourages listeners to develop a connection between the self and a spiritual universe. Citing research evidence of the positive effects of mindfulness practice and spiritualism on the brain at a material level, Miller makes a remarkable link between brain science, consciousness, and the universe. Lisa Miller, Ph.D. is a member of the faculty of Teachers College, Columbia University. As founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Dr. Miller's research focuses extensively on spirituality, mental health, and wellness. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)