#94: Exploring Consciousness & Deep Awareness - Doug Kraft

#94: Exploring Consciousness & Deep Awareness - Doug Kraft

Author: FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training July 2, 2024 Duration: 59:43

How does the mind shape our reality? What happens when the conceptual mind turns off?

The answers might be found in the depths of meditation.

Doug Kraft has delved into the complexities of the mind from various perspectives: as a psychotherapist, writer, minister, meditation teacher, and through the lenses of bio-energetics and neuroscience.

In this episode, we discuss consciousness and the mind's role in constructing our reality. We explore how to train our brains to achieve lasting contentment.

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SHOW NOTES

0:00 | Introduction to Doug Kraft

1:20 | Home Retreat Experience

8:15 | Dependent Origination

14:23 | What is Consciousness?

23:31 | How the Mind Constructs Reality

36:24 | The Man Who Lost $100,000

45:04 | Exercise for Glimpsing Deep Awareness

47:48 | Practice Insight - Redirecting Attention 

LINKS


What if the most impactful training you could do wasn't for your body, but for your mind? The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology explores that very idea, moving beyond simple self-help to examine the tangible science behind cognitive well-being. Host Liam McClintock, founder of FitMind, sits down with an eclectic mix of world-class experts-neuroscientists mapping the brain's pathways, psychologists unpacking behavioral patterns, Buddhist monks with millennia of contemplative wisdom, and elite athletes who apply mental discipline at the highest levels. Their conversations delve into practical applications of mindfulness meditation, the principles of Stoicism, emerging brain technologies, and the pursuit of sustainable productivity and happiness. This isn't just theoretical discussion; it's a deep dive into actionable strategies, grounded in research, aimed at strengthening your mental resilience. Each episode serves as a session for your cognitive toolkit, reflecting the core belief that understanding and training the mind is our most vital frontier. Tune in to this podcast for a thoughtful, evidence-based guide to building a healthier, more focused, and resilient inner life.
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