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Of the many new scientific perspectives that emerged from the twentieth century, one of the most profound is that the universe is wholly and enduringly interconnected and coherent (Bohm & Hiley 1993; Laszlo 1995; 2008). Complex living systems, including human beings, are composed of numerous dynamic, interconnected networks of biological structures and processes. Coherence implies order, structure, harmony and alignment within and amongst systems–whether in atoms, organisms, social groups, planets or galaxies. Thus every whole has a relationship with and is a part of a greater whole, which is again part of something greater. In this context, nothing can be considered as separate, alone or lacking relationships. One of the more surprising findings that has emerged from physics is quantum coherence, which has given rise to the prediction of non-locality and instantaneous communication between subatomic particles separated by vast distances (Bohm & Hiley 1993). Most people know what it feels like to be in harmonious state, the place where our hearts, minds and bodies are united in a feeling of wholeness. This state is often referred to as “the zone,”“flow,”“oneness,” etc. When we are in such states we typically feel connected not only to our deepest selves but to others, even to the earth itself. We call this state of internal and external connectedness “coherence.” This overview discusses how increased personal coherence can be achieved as people learn to more consistently self-regulate their emotions from a more intuitive, intelligent and balanced inner reference and how this state is directly associated with increased intuition …