My name is Maria Afentakis and I am The Spiritual Scientist! ​ I am the bridge between both worlds: the spiritual and the scientific. Coming from a scientific background, I hope, by explaining the concepts of energy, I can convince you about the importance of spiritual practices and how you can achieve optimal health for your mind, body and soul by implementing these concepts in your day-to-day life. ​ The Spiritual Scientist combing Science and Spiritual practice to help people live well!! ​​ ​ ​​​ The Spiritual Scientist - Bridging the gap between science and spirituality will help you learn how to balance your energy by understanding the scientific aspects and incorporating spiritual practices ​This book is an easy-read guide to science and spirituality: both such diverse subjects, but strongly connected. In a way, it is like connecting left-brain thinking (logic, mathematics, science) with right-brain thinking (intuition, creativity, imagination). The main aim of this book is to bridge the gap between the physical concept of energy and the spiritual concept of energy. I will take you on a journey of discovery. As you begin reading, you will gain basic scientific knowledge that will be greatly enhanced as you work though the book. It will be like crossing a bridge – at each stage of the bridge you will gain another piece of knowledge; as you reach the end of it, your bag of knowledge will turn into a sack of useful information! You will gain a greater understanding regarding different spiritual practices and how important these are in maintaining a balanced well-being. In this book, you will explore the science behind physical energy – with particular attention to the electromagnetic spectrum, vibrations and frequencies, light energy, how the human body works and the function of the brain. The spiritual concepts of energetic aura, the chakra system, balancing and restoring energy in your aura and the importance of mindfulness techniques will be explained to increase your knowledge of the spiritual concepts of energy. Spiritual practices include using crystals to balance and restore blocked chakras, essential oils and meditation to help with relaxation, and positive affirmations for increasing energetic vibration to connect with one’s energy and the energies of earth and all living beings. The last chapter will bring all the knowledge together with a practical step-by-step guide. You will learn how to create a variety of meditation kits using essential oils, crystals and mindfulness techniques. For example, if you are feeling tired and stressed, you could create a soothing meditation kit with peppermint and lavender essential oils and green crystals. ​ 10 major things you will accomplish in this book 1.     Explore the meaning of energy in science 2.     Understand energetic aura and how it works 3.     Explore the human body and its systems 4.     Recognise which chakras correspond to specific parts of the body 5.     Learn techniques to balance and restore inactive or blocked chakras 6.     Use crystals to heal and balance energy centres 7.     Discover the use of essential oils 8.     Learn about the structure and function of the brain 9.     Use mindfulness techniques to overcome stress 10.  Create your own meditation kit How to use the book I would recommend reading the book from beginning to end at least once. This is so you can understand the scientific and spiritual concepts of energy. You can refer to individual chapters where you need help on a particular practice or need more information on a specific topic. The guided meditations, affirmations and activities throughout the book are to assist you and to ensure you fully understand each topic. Preparation guidance for meditations ·      Sit or lie down and make sure you are rested and feeling comfortable. ·      It would be advisable to cover yourself with a blanket, because your body temperature drops during meditation. ·      Wear loose clothing for comfort. ·      Make sure you will not be disturbed – no mobile phones, TV or any other distractions. As this book is a guide and self-help book for balancing your energy, you will have you own unique experience. You may wish to document your experiences in a journal as you go through the book. ​​​