What makes us feel spiritual? It could be the quieting of a small area in our brains – the right parietal lobe – which is responsible for defining “Me” say researchers. The area generates self-criticism and guides us through physical and social terrains by constantly updating our self-knowledge. People with less active right parietal lobes are more likely to lead spiritual lives, a physical state which may translate psychologically as decreased self-awareness and self-focus. Love, charity work, appreciation of art or nature can soften the boundaries of “Me” for people and heighten spiritual feelings. But the greatest silencing of the Me
