Scientists have noticed that when people are behaving in a spiritual way, such as praying or engaging in mindfulness techniques, that their brains will operate in observable ways. Therefore, it seems that the more spiritual we are in our lives, the more these sorts of thought processes and behaviours will become embedded in our mindset. Like anything that is practised regularly, the brain adapts over time to make it more like second nature through a physical process known as neuroplasty. The part of the brain that is stimulated in most people's spiritual behaviour lies within the parietal cortex. The left inferior parietal lobule shows signs of greater activity when spiritual things are said or done. Interestingly, this phenomenon is observable whether or not the activity is tied to religious rites and beliefs or not. So, it seems there is a physiological link between spirituality and the brains of human beings.