Activating the
12 Spiritual Gifts of Awakening
Activating the
12 Spiritual Gifts of Awakening
12 Spiritual Gifts of Awakening
Evolve Your Brain from Suffering to Bliss With Neuroscience + Ancient Wisdom
Evolve Your Brain from Suffering to Bliss With Neuroscience + Ancient Wisdom
Activating the
12 Spiritual Gifts of Awakening
Activating the
12 Spiritual Gifts of Awakening
12 Spiritual Gifts of Awakening
Evolve Your Brain from Suffering to Bliss With Neuroscience + Ancient Wisdom
Evolve Your Brain from Suffering to Bliss With Neuroscience + Ancient Wisdom
Have you tried everything … but still feel a spiritual emptiness inside?
Have you tried everything … but still feel a spiritual emptiness inside?
You’ve meditated.
You’ve prayed.
You’ve read the sacred texts.
You’ve taken the classes.
You’ve sat at the feet of teachers, gurus, guides…
Yet—somewhere deep inside—you still carry that aching question:
“Why am I not there yet?”
“Why am I not there yet?”
You’re spiritually inclined, emotionally intelligent, and sincerely doing the work… But if you’re still:
Getting triggered by the same patterns
Feeling disconnected from your higher purpose
Glimpsing awakening, but can’t hold onto it
Carrying the silent ache: “There must be more than this…”
Then you’re in exactly the right place.
Because there’s a reason the path has felt so frustrating. And it’s not your fault.
Because there’s a reason the path has felt so frustrating. And it’s not your fault.
đźš« Why the Traditional Spiritual Path Has Failed So Many Seekers
đźš« Why the Traditional Spiritual Path Has Failed So Many Seekers
Most of us were given vague or cryptic instructions like:
“Still your mind.”
“Detach from ego.”
“Be present.”
“Transcend desire.”
Most of us were given vague or cryptic instructions like:
“Still your mind.”
“Detach from ego.”
“Be present.”
“Transcend desire.”
“Still your mind.”
“Detach from ego.”
“Be present.”
“Transcend desire.”
Beautiful sentiments. But here’s the problem:
Beautiful sentiments. But here’s the problem:
They’re not how the brain actually works.
They’re not practical.
They’re not trainable skills.
The truth is, you weren’t failing the practices. The practices were failing you.
The truth is, you weren’t failing the practices. The practices were failing you.
âś… What Really Works: The 12 Trainable Spiritual Gifts
âś… What Really Works: The 12 Trainable Spiritual Gifts
After decades of research in neuroscience, psychology, trauma healing, and ancient spiritual traditions, a clear pattern has emerged:
There are 12 personal skills that foster true spiritual awakening. We call them your Spiritual Gifts. They activate the 4 brain circuits described by Dr. Dawson Church in his award-winning best-seller Spiritual Intelligence. They are:
After decades of research in neuroscience, psychology, trauma healing, and ancient spiritual traditions, a clear pattern has emerged:
There are 12 personal skills that foster true spiritual awakening. We call them your Spiritual Gifts. They activate the 4 brain circuits described by Dr. Dawson Church in his award-winning best-seller Spiritual Intelligence. They are:
There are 12 personal skills that foster true spiritual awakening. We call them your Spiritual Gifts. They activate the 4 brain circuits described by Dr. Dawson Church in his award-winning best-seller Spiritual Intelligence. They are:
Heart Centeredness - The Emotion Regulation Circuit
1. Conscious Breathing
2. Emulating Your Heroes
3. Releasing Negative Emotion
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Embodying Transcendence - The Attention Circuit
4. Countering Old Conditioning
5. Calling In Your Higher Power
6. Practicing Remembrance of the Infinite
5. Calling In Your Higher Power
6. Practicing Remembrance of the Infinite
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Present Moment Awareness - The Selfing Control Circuit
7. Daily Gratitude
8. Amplifying Intensity
9. Orienting to the Highest Vibration
8. Amplifying Intensity
9. Orienting to the Highest Vibration
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Positive Emotion - the Empathy Circuit
10. The Single Positive Meta Emotion
11. Quiet Time
12. Daily Ecstasy
11. Quiet Time
12. Daily Ecstasy
These are not abstract concepts. They’re practical, trainable, measurable skills—rooted in science, spirituality, and lived human experience.
And when you begin to master them…
That ache for awakening?
That disconnect between your spiritual knowing and daily living?
It dissolves.
These are not abstract concepts. They’re practical, trainable, measurable skills—rooted in science, spirituality, and lived human experience.
And when you begin to master them…
That ache for awakening?
That disconnect between your spiritual knowing and daily living?
It dissolves.
And when you begin to master them…
That ache for awakening?
That disconnect between your spiritual knowing and daily living?
It dissolves.
Have you tried everything … but still feel a spiritual emptiness inside?
Have you tried everything … but still feel a spiritual emptiness inside?
You’ve meditated.
You’ve prayed.
You’ve read the sacred texts.
You’ve taken the classes.
You’ve sat at the feet of teachers, gurus, guides…
Yet—somewhere deep inside—you still carry that aching question:
“Why am I not there yet?”
“Why am I not there yet?”
You’re spiritually inclined, emotionally intelligent, and sincerely doing the work… But if you’re still:
Getting triggered by the same patterns
Feeling disconnected from your higher purpose
Glimpsing awakening, but can’t hold onto it
Carrying the silent ache: “There must be more than this…”
Then you’re in exactly the right place.
Because there’s a reason the path has felt so frustrating. And it’s not your fault.
Because there’s a reason the path has felt so frustrating. And it’s not your fault.
đźš« Why the Traditional Spiritual Path Has Failed So Many Seekers
đźš« Why the Traditional Spiritual Path Has Failed So Many Seekers
Most of us were given vague or cryptic instructions like:
“Still your mind.”
“Detach from ego.”
“Be present.”
“Transcend desire.”
Most of us were given vague or cryptic instructions like:
“Still your mind.”
“Detach from ego.”
“Be present.”
“Transcend desire.”
“Still your mind.”
“Detach from ego.”
“Be present.”
“Transcend desire.”
Beautiful sentiments. But here’s the problem:
Beautiful sentiments. But here’s the problem:
They’re not how the brain actually works.
They’re not practical.
They’re not trainable skills.
The truth is, you weren’t failing the practices. The practices were failing you.
The truth is, you weren’t failing the practices. The practices were failing you.
âś… What Really Works: The 12 Trainable Spiritual Gifts
âś… What Really Works: The 12 Trainable Spiritual Gifts
After decades of research in neuroscience, psychology, trauma healing, and ancient spiritual traditions, a clear pattern has emerged:
There are 12 personal skills that foster true spiritual awakening. We call them your Spiritual Gifts. They activate the 4 brain circuits described by Dr. Dawson Church in his award-winning best-seller Spiritual Intelligence. They are:
After decades of research in neuroscience, psychology, trauma healing, and ancient spiritual traditions, a clear pattern has emerged:
There are 12 personal skills that foster true spiritual awakening. We call them your Spiritual Gifts. They activate the 4 brain circuits described by Dr. Dawson Church in his award-winning best-seller Spiritual Intelligence. They are:
There are 12 personal skills that foster true spiritual awakening. We call them your Spiritual Gifts. They activate the 4 brain circuits described by Dr. Dawson Church in his award-winning best-seller Spiritual Intelligence. They are:
Heart Centeredness - The Emotion Regulation Circuit
1. Conscious Breathing
2. Emulating Your Heroes
3. Releasing Negative Emotion
2. Emulating Your Heroes
3. Releasing Negative Emotion
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Embodying Transcendence - The Attention Circuit
4. Countering Old Conditioning
5. Calling In Your Higher Power
6. Practicing Remembrance of the Infinite
5. Calling In Your Higher Power
6. Practicing Remembrance of the Infinite
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Present Moment Awareness - The Selfing Control Circuit
7. Daily Gratitude
8. Amplifying Intensity
9. Orienting to the Highest Vibration
8. Amplifying Intensity
9. Orienting to the Highest Vibration
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Positive Emotion - the Empathy Circuit
10. The Single Positive Meta Emotion
11. Quiet Time
12. Daily Ecstasy
11. Quiet Time
12. Daily Ecstasy
These are not abstract concepts. They’re practical, trainable, measurable skills—rooted in science, spirituality, and lived human experience.
And when you begin to master them…
That ache for awakening?
That disconnect between your spiritual knowing and daily living?
It dissolves.
These are not abstract concepts. They’re practical, trainable, measurable skills—rooted in science, spirituality, and lived human experience.
And when you begin to master them…
That ache for awakening?
That disconnect between your spiritual knowing and daily living?
It dissolves.
And when you begin to master them…
That ache for awakening?
That disconnect between your spiritual knowing and daily living?
It dissolves.
đź“š Introducing: The 4-Part Spiritual Intelligence Training Series
đź“š Introducing: The 4-Part Spiritual Intelligence Training Series
This transformational training gives you step-by-step guidance to apply the 12 Spiritual Gifts to your everyday life.
It’s where neuroscience meets ancient wisdom—and where your longing becomes your liberation.
You’ll receive:
This transformational training gives you step-by-step guidance to apply the 12 Spiritual Gifts to your everyday life.
It’s where neuroscience meets ancient wisdom—and where your longing becomes your liberation.
You’ll receive:
It’s where neuroscience meets ancient wisdom—and where your longing becomes your liberation.
You’ll receive:
4 weekly live webinars with Dr. Dawson Church and Mirjam Paninski
Detailed training on 3 Gifts per session
Guided exercises to identify your strongest and weakest Gifts
Practices that rewire your brain for gratitude, self-compassion, presence, and fearlessness
Access to a private replay library so you can review any session anytime
A supportive global community of spiritual seekers
Weekly chapter readings from the book Spiritual Intelligence as your virtual book club guide
Bonus: The full 21-Day Walk With Your Higher Power course (normally $799—yours free)
đź“š Introducing: The 4-Part Spiritual Intelligence Training Series
đź“š Introducing: The 4-Part Spiritual Intelligence Training Series
This transformational training gives you step-by-step guidance to apply the 12 Spiritual Gifts to your everyday life.
It’s where neuroscience meets ancient wisdom—and where your longing becomes your liberation.
You’ll receive:
This transformational training gives you step-by-step guidance to apply the 12 Spiritual Gifts to your everyday life.
It’s where neuroscience meets ancient wisdom—and where your longing becomes your liberation.
You’ll receive:
It’s where neuroscience meets ancient wisdom—and where your longing becomes your liberation.
You’ll receive:
4 weekly live webinars with Dr. Dawson Church and Mirjam Paninski
Detailed training on 3 Gifts per session
Guided exercises to identify your strongest and weakest Gifts
Practices that rewire your brain for gratitude, self-compassion, presence, and fearlessness
Access to a private replay library so you can review any session anytime
A supportive global community of spiritual seekers
Weekly chapter readings from the book Spiritual Intelligence as your virtual book club guide
Bonus: The full 21-Day Walk With Your Higher Power course (normally $799—yours free)
My Story: From Suicidal 15-Year-Old to Scientific Awakening
My Story: From Suicidal 15-Year-Old to Scientific Awakening
At 15 years old, I was depressed and suicidal. Seeking answers beyond the materialism of church and society, I joined a spiritual community. I studied the Perennial Philosophy that underlies all the world’s spiritual traditions, learned energy healing, meditated regularly, and tried to follow the teachings sincerely.
“Close your eyes and still your mind,” the meditation teacher said.
So I tried. Over and over again.
But it didn’t bring bliss. It brought frustration. My mind wandered, or filled up with endless fears, distractions and worries. I felt like an utter failure, a reject along the spiritual pathway.
Why couldn’t I get there?
In my forties, I turned to science.
I studied the neuroscience of meditation, trauma, and gene expression. Finally, guided by empirical research, I realized the long-held dream of my life, an awakened experience. First it was only in meditation; then it filtered into everyday life.
In my best-selling science books, especially Spiritual Intelligence, I describe key brain circuits like the Default Mode Network and the Enlightenment Network. I discovered how the evidence from EEG and MRI research parallels the wisdom of saints, sages, and seekers throughout history.
What emerged were the 12 Spiritual Gifts—the real drivers of awakening.
This training is not a lecture. It’s a guided transformation.
You’ll practice each skill. You’ll identify where you’re strong. You’ll develop the places where you’re not.
And you’ll feel yourself shift—day by day—from seeking to serenity.
Don’t let another day of frustration—living less than your full potential—go by. The state of daily joy and equanimity you’ve heard about—but has felt just out of reach—really exists. Join me here to train your brain in the practical skills that get you there.
“Close your eyes and still your mind,” the meditation teacher said.
So I tried. Over and over again.
But it didn’t bring bliss. It brought frustration. My mind wandered, or filled up with endless fears, distractions and worries. I felt like an utter failure, a reject along the spiritual pathway.
Why couldn’t I get there?
In my forties, I turned to science.
I studied the neuroscience of meditation, trauma, and gene expression. Finally, guided by empirical research, I realized the long-held dream of my life, an awakened experience. First it was only in meditation; then it filtered into everyday life.
In my best-selling science books, especially Spiritual Intelligence, I describe key brain circuits like the Default Mode Network and the Enlightenment Network. I discovered how the evidence from EEG and MRI research parallels the wisdom of saints, sages, and seekers throughout history.
What emerged were the 12 Spiritual Gifts—the real drivers of awakening.
This training is not a lecture. It’s a guided transformation.
You’ll practice each skill. You’ll identify where you’re strong. You’ll develop the places where you’re not.
And you’ll feel yourself shift—day by day—from seeking to serenity.
Don’t let another day of frustration—living less than your full potential—go by. The state of daily joy and equanimity you’ve heard about—but has felt just out of reach—really exists. Join me here to train your brain in the practical skills that get you there.
đź“… Program Schedule
đź“… Program Schedule
Join us for these live sessions. They’re at different times to allow you to attend one or more live, regardless of which time zone you’re in. We’ll send you a replay of each session, so you can attend at your convenience, and have them available for future inspiration.
Join us for these live sessions. They’re at different times to allow you to attend one or more live, regardless of which time zone you’re in. We’ll send you a replay of each session, so you can attend at your convenience, and have them available for future inspiration.
| 📆 Date | 🧠Exciting Topics | 📖 Book Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| June 3 | Gratitude, Thought Separation, Radical Acceptance | Chapters 1–2 |
| June 10 | Mental Clarity, Empathy, Self-Compassion | Chapters 3–4 |
| June 17 | Body Acceptance, Inner Happiness | Chapters 5–6 |
| June 25 | Fearlessness & Transcendence | Chapters 7 |
You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can start shifting. Research shows that these practices can start rewiring your brain within 30 days (Stapleton et al., 2022).
You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can start shifting. Research shows that these practices can start rewiring your brain within 30 days (Stapleton et al., 2022).
đź“… Program Schedule
đź“… Program Schedule
Join us for these live sessions. They’re at different times to allow you to attend one or more live, regardless of which time zone you’re in. We’ll send you a replay of each session, so you can attend at your convenience, and have them available for future inspiration.
Join us for these live sessions. They’re at different times to allow you to attend one or more live, regardless of which time zone you’re in. We’ll send you a replay of each session, so you can attend at your convenience, and have them available for future inspiration.
| 📆 Date | 🧠Exciting Topics | 📖 Book Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| June 3 | Gratitude, Thought Separation, Radical Acceptance | Chapters 1–2 |
| June 10 | Mental Clarity, Empathy, Self-Compassion | Chapters 3–4 |
| June 17 | Body Acceptance, Inner Happiness | Chapters 5–6 |
| June 25 | Fearlessness & Transcendence | Chapters 7 |
You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can start shifting. Research shows that these practices can start rewiring your brain within 30 days (Stapleton et al., 2022).
You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can start shifting. Research shows that these practices can start rewiring your brain within 30 days (Stapleton et al., 2022).
đź’¬ What People Say About This Work
đź’¬ What People Say About This Work
“This is the first time I’ve felt like my spiritual practice actually works.”
— Maria R., Therapist
“Dawson’s teaching blends the best of science and spirit. Practical. Beautiful. Effective.”
— Naomi T., Meditation Teacher
“I’d read so many books and sat so many retreats. But this is the first time I’ve seen awakening mapped out so clearly.”
— James C., Webmaster
đź’ť Bonuses That Deepen Your Journey
đź’ť Bonuses That Deepen Your Journey
BONUS #1: A 21-Day Walk With Your Higher Power
BONUS #1: A 21-Day Walk With Your Higher Power
A step-by-step course to release fear, embrace divine guidance, and feel deeply connected—regularly $799, included free.
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BONUS #2: Activating Your Brain’s Enlightenment Network
BONUS #2: Activating Your Brain’s Enlightenment Network
A transformative hourlong presentation in which Dawson reveals the breakthrough science behind Spiritual Intelligence—how your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs literally shape your brain and gene expression. $49, included free.
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BONUS #3: Replay Library
BONUS #3: Replay Library
Can’t attend all sessions live? No problem. You’ll have access to the recordings for a year.
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Enrollment Details
Enrollment Details
Full 4-part training
Bonus 21-Day Course
Book club guidance
Weekly exercises and community support
One year’s replay access
All for just $299 + the cost of the book ($29)
(Less than the cost of a single weekend retreat… yet far more transformational.)
All for just $299 + the cost of the book ($29)
(Less than the cost of a single weekend retreat… yet far more transformational.)
(Less than the cost of a single weekend retreat… yet far more transformational.)
Pay in Full
Regularly $799. Yours for only:
$299
Jump right in at the incredible price of $299!
Get Started đź’ť Bonuses That Deepen Your Journey
đź’ť Bonuses That Deepen Your Journey
BONUS #1: A 21-Day Walk With Your Higher Power
BONUS #1: A 21-Day Walk With Your Higher Power
A step-by-step course to release fear, embrace divine guidance, and feel deeply connected—regularly $799, included free.
arrow_drop_down_circle
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BONUS #2: Activating Your Brain’s Enlightenment Network
BONUS #2: Activating Your Brain’s Enlightenment Network
A transformative hourlong presentation in which Dawson reveals the breakthrough science behind Spiritual Intelligence—how your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs literally shape your brain and gene expression. $49, included free.
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BONUS #3: Replay Library
BONUS #3: Replay Library
Can’t attend all sessions live? No problem. You’ll have access to the recordings for a year.
arrow_drop_down_circle
Divider Text
Enrollment Details
Enrollment Details
Full 4-part training
Bonus 21-Day Course
Book club guidance
Weekly exercises and community support
One year’s replay access
All for just $299 + the cost of the book ($29)
(Less than the cost of a single weekend retreat… yet far more transformational.)
All for just $299 + the cost of the book ($29)
(Less than the cost of a single weekend retreat… yet far more transformational.)
(Less than the cost of a single weekend retreat… yet far more transformational.)
Pay in Full
Regularly $799. Yours for only:
$299
Jump right in at the incredible price of $299!
Get Started Why Now? Because Suffering Doesn’t Wait.
Why Now? Because Suffering Doesn’t Wait.
Are you trying to access your spiritual nature using limited human methods?
Do you glimpse spiritual truth, but struggle to live it?
Are you stuck in emotional patterns that don’t reflect your highest self?
Are you feeling blocked, exhausted, or spiritually numb?
These aren’t random symptoms. They’re your soul crying for freedom.
Don’t spend another month, year, or decade stuck in spiritual limbo.
Join this series, and finally learn the practices that move you forward.
Don’t spend another month, year, or decade stuck in spiritual limbo.
Join this series, and finally learn the practices that move you forward.
Final Words
Final Words
Your life doesn’t need to be perfect to feel perfect.
When you align with your highest self, even hardship becomes sacred.
The 12 Spiritual Gifts are the path. This training is the map.
The universe is guiding you each step of the way.
🌱 You’re ready. Let’s begin.
When you align with your highest self, even hardship becomes sacred.
The 12 Spiritual Gifts are the path. This training is the map.
The universe is guiding you each step of the way.
🌱 You’re ready. Let’s begin.
Why Now? Because Suffering Doesn’t Wait.
Why Now? Because Suffering Doesn’t Wait.
Are you trying to access your spiritual nature using limited human methods?
Do you glimpse spiritual truth, but struggle to live it?
Are you stuck in emotional patterns that don’t reflect your highest self?
Are you feeling blocked, exhausted, or spiritually numb?
These aren’t random symptoms. They’re your soul crying for freedom.
Don’t spend another month, year, or decade stuck in spiritual limbo.
Join this series, and finally learn the practices that move you forward.
Don’t spend another month, year, or decade stuck in spiritual limbo.
Join this series, and finally learn the practices that move you forward.
Final Words
Final Words
Your life doesn’t need to be perfect to feel perfect.
When you align with your highest self, even hardship becomes sacred.
The 12 Spiritual Gifts are the path. This training is the map.
The universe is guiding you each step of the way.
🌱 You’re ready. Let’s begin.
When you align with your highest self, even hardship becomes sacred.
The 12 Spiritual Gifts are the path. This training is the map.
The universe is guiding you each step of the way.
🌱 You’re ready. Let’s begin.
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