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Physiology of Spiritual Influences: An Integrative Exploration of Consciousness, Coherence & Mind–Energy Interactions

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Physiology of Spiritual Influences: An Integrative Exploration of Consciousness, Coherence & Mind–Energy Interactions

Taylor, Geoff and Valverde, Raul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8769-4927 (2026) Physiology of Spiritual Influences: An Integrative Exploration of Consciousness, Coherence & Mind–Energy Interactions. Journal of Consciousness Exploration & Research, 17 (2). pp. 211-232. ISSN 2153-8212

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Abstract

This paper offers a multidisciplinary exploration into the physiology of consciousness and its proposed interactions with morontial and spiritual influences – concepts originating from The Urantia Book that denote intermediate (morontial) and spiritual levels of reality. Bridging neuroscience, quantum physics, systems theory, and theology, we develop an integrative framework to understand how physical brain processes, mind-level phenomena, and putative spiritual energies might coalesce in the production of consciousness. We review contemporary scientific theories of consciousness (such as Integrated Information Theory, quantum consciousness models, and embodied cognition) alongside philosophical perspectives (process philosophy, panpsychism) and theological insights from The Urantia Book. We propose that consciousness can be viewed as a hierarchical, unified mechanism operating across multiple levels of reality, stabilized by coherence processes – from neural synchrony and quantum coherence in microtubules, to putative “spirit coherence” at higher levels.

Divisions:Concordia University > John Molson School of Business > Supply Chain and Business Technology Management
Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Authors:Taylor, Geoff and Valverde, Raul
Journal or Publication:Journal of Consciousness Exploration & Research
Date:1 June 2026
Keywords:Consciousness, coherence, integrated information theory, quantum consciousness, Urantia Book, morontial energy, mind-body integration, transpersonal physiology.
ID Code:997447
Deposited By: Raul Valverde
Deposited On:08 Jul 2026 18:14
Last Modified:08 Jul 2026 18:14
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