Third Eye

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An esoteric concept of an inner eye of spiritual perception, often linked to the brow area or the pineal gland. Lavretsky describes seeing an inner eye open as her sign that her soul is engaged.

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Destiny: Helen Lavretsky, M.D., Living from the Soul

Earth AncientsJul 22, 2026

UCLA geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Helen Lavretsky discusses her book 'Living from the Soul: The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening,' which opens with her own unexpected spiritual awakening. She describes a guided 'soul listening' meditation in which most participants report feeling a physical 'hug' from their soul, and a brain-scan study comparing this experience to viewing nature and art. The conversation also covers Kundalini-induced psychosis, past-life lessons, a death-preparation meditation in which she felt her soul begin to leave her body, ketamine visions, and the rise of death doulas.

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