044 The Connected Life: The Art & Science of Relational Spirituality (with Dr. Todd Hall)
Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation
**Don’t rely on willpower and knowledge to heal attachment **
Willpower and intellectual strategies, such as spiritual disciplines and knowledge of doctrines, are often insufficient for addressing deeper relational issues. While they can be useful in some capacities, relying solely on these approaches may lead individuals to pursue spirituality in defensive ways that hinder true connection and exacerbate feelings of loneliness. Engaging in activities like attending church or studying scripture alone fails to remedy underlying attachment problems, leading to a cycle of temporary highs and subsequent emotional lows. Genuine healing requires a focus on relational connections rather than merely seeking spiritual or intellectual validation.
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