The Neuroscience of Choosing Peace Within Meditation, Pope Leo XIII, and the Inner Architecture of Global Peace By Dr. Angelika Wagner
Journal of Mental Health and Psychiatry October 9, 2025 Angelika Wagner
Meditation, prayer, breathwork, and contemplative reflection can promote emotional regulation, resilience, and psychological well-being by supporting neuroplasticity and reducing stress responses. Chronic stress and trauma negatively impact brain function, but mindfulness-based practices may enhance cognitive and emotional health. Personal transformation and inner peace are foundational to fostering harmony within families, communities, and societies. Integrating spiritual wisdom with scientific understanding presents meditation and prayer as practical tools for healing, self-awareness, and cultivating a more peaceful and compassionate world.