Bridging Brain Science and Ancient Wisdom: My Journey from the OR to the Spirit World (Part 1)
- Li-Mei Lin
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
For most of my adult life, my world was measured in millimeters and milliseconds.
As a neurosurgeon, every decision, every movement, was precise, calculated, and anchored in evidence-based science.
I lived in high-stakes environments where the mind was studied, mapped, and operated on — but the mystery of the human spirit often remained outside the scope of the operating room.
And yet… something in me always knew there was more.
The Quiet Transformation
Over the last 5–6 years, while still in the spotlight of the surgical theater, I stepped quietly into a committed devotion to understanding true health, healing, and human thriving.
This wasn’t about reading the latest medical journal or attending another conference.
It was about turning inward — doing my own inner work, dismantling old patterns, and allowing my perspective on healing to expand far beyond the physical body.
I became a student again.
Not just of the brain, but of energy.
Not just of anatomy, but of the soul.
Walking Between Two Worlds
This journey led me into the realms of shamanic practice, spiritual healing, energy healing, and ancient wisdom traditions — worlds that, at first glance, could not be further from neurosurgery.
And yet, the deeper I went, the more I recognized the parallels. Both demand discipline. Both honor the profound complexity of human experience. And both — when practiced with integrity — can transform lives.
In many ways, I’ve been “undercover” in this world, learning quietly, integrating deeply, and allowing the work to reshape not just what I do, but who I am.
A Conversation That Opens the Door
I hadn’t fully shared the details of my journey in a public format until this recent podcast interview.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
The pivotal moments that led me to step away from neurosurgery.
How my understanding of “healing” has transformed.
Why I believe the future of well-being lies in bridging the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom.
You can listen to the full episode here:
Why I’m Sharing This Now
For years, I’ve been doing this work quietly, one-on-one, and in small circles. But I believe we’re at a time in history where more people are seeking integration — a way to live, lead, and create from the wholeness of both mind and spirit.
My story is just one example of what becomes possible when we honor both.
If something in this conversation resonates with you, I’d love to hear it.
Comment below, send me a note, or share this episode with someone who’s ready for their own integration journey.
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Bridging brain science and ancient wisdom isn’t about leaving one world for another — it’s about walking between them, with reverence for both.
