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Modern WisdomOct 1, 2018

#032 - Jeff Warren - Why Should I Explore My Own Consciousness?

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Guest: Jeff Warren

Notable books mentioned: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris, Waking Up by Sam Harris, The Head Trip by Jeff Warren, The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young

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#032 - Jeff Warren - Why Should I Explore My Own Consciousness? mentions Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris, Waking Up by Sam Harris, The Head Trip by Jeff Warren, and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Meditation for Fidgety SkepticsWaking UpThe Head TripThe Science of Enlightenment
Guest: Jeff Warren
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Jeff Warren is a Meditation Teacher and Writer, he is the co-author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, and author of The Head Trip. Today we learn why introspective work should be taken as seriously as personal hygiene, how you can double the span of your life experience, what benefits occur when consistently practising meditation, and just why exploring our own consciousness is so difficult, yet rewarding. There are more connections in a single square centimetre of human brain tissue than there are stars in our galaxy; our inner universe is infinitely more vast than we will ever notice, and yet our unexamined daily experience of life offers very little to suggest that this is the case. Join me and Jeff as we discover why, and how to work around it... Further Reading: Jeff's Book with Dan Harris - Meditation For Fidgety Skeptics: http://amzn.eu/d/5zmmsEz Jeff's Website: http://www.jeffwarren.org/ Consciousness Explorer's Club: http://www.cecmeditate.com Cory Allen's Basics of Meditation Practise on Modern Wisdom: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/modern-wisdom/id1347973549?mt=2&i=1000410359630 Sam Harris on The Meaning Of Life: https://youtu.be/srxDtefn740 Shinzen Young's - The Science of Enlightenment: How Meditation Works: http://amzn.eu/d/hbZ9Nbj Sam Harris - Waking Up - Searching for Spirituality Without Religion: http://amzn.eu/d/gUdGubV What 10,000 Hours of Meditation Does to Your Brain: https://www.projectmonkeymind.com/2016/11/ph-d-happiness-10000-hours-meditation/ Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
Dan Harris
Best for Individuals interested in meditation and self-explorationOften cited around exploring consciousness through meditation

“Jeff Warren is the co-author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics with Dan Harris, which is a no bullshit guide to meditation practice.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in meditation and self-exploration
Key quote: “He gives us a lovely breakdown of why we should be concerned about exploring our own consciousness, as he calls it interpersonal hygiene, the meditation practice which everyone should be doing as often as they're washing themselves.”
The host mentions 'Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics' to highlight how Jeff Warren's insights can help listeners understand their own minds better. The book is presented as a valuable resource for those looking to explore meditation and consciousness more deeply.
ASIN: 0399588965
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Waking Up
Sam Harris
Best for Individuals interested in meditation and self-explorationOften cited around exploring consciousness and meditation

“The speaker is re-reading Waking Up by Sam Harris, which explores the sense of self and meditation without religion.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in meditation and self-exploration
Key quote: “Subsequently, after that, I'm also now re-reading Waking Up by Sam Harris, which is an absolutely fantastic exploration into the sense of self, the nature of our own consciousness, and meditation and spirituality without religion.”
The host mentions 'Waking Up' by Sam Harris as a significant resource in understanding the nature of consciousness and meditation. This book is highlighted for its insightful exploration of self and spirituality without the confines of religion, making it timely for the discussion with Jeff Warren.
ASIN: B00M9KEFY6
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The Head Trip
Jeff Warren
Best for Individuals interested in neuroscience and meditationOften cited around exploring consciousness

“Jeff Warren wrote a book called The Head Trip, which discusses neuroscience and consciousness.”

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For: Individuals interested in neuroscience and meditation
Key quote: “I wrote a book called The Head Trip, which is sort of about the neuroscience, where the neuroscience meets our experience, like how and what these shifting states of consciousness mean for us.”
The host mentions 'The Head Trip' to highlight Jeff Warren's exploration of neuroscience and consciousness. This book serves as a foundation for understanding the various states of consciousness and their implications for personal experience.
ASIN: B012HUMBF2
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The Science of Enlightenment
Shinzen Young
Best for Individuals interested in meditation and personal growthOften cited around meditation and self-awareness

“Shinzen Young, one of your meditation teachers, talks in The Science of Enlightenment, his book, he likens meditation to a magic trick that can double your life by increasing the depth of experience.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in meditation and personal growth
Key quote: “he likens meditation to a magic trick that can double your life by increasing the depth of experience.”
The host mentions 'The Science of Enlightenment' to illustrate how meditation can profoundly enhance one's experience of life. They discuss how Shinzen Young's insights on meditation can help individuals confront their aversion to being alone with themselves.
ASIN: B07D9V7CR1
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Fidgety Skeptics
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“The speaker mentions discussing a depth dimension in life experiences, referencing the 'Fidgety Skeptics' book in relation to ups and downs in life.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in meditation and self-exploration
Key quote: “He gives us a lovely breakdown of why we should be concerned about exploring our own consciousness, as he calls it interpersonal hygiene.”
The host mentions 'Fidgety Skeptics' to highlight the transformative journey of Dan Harris, who turned to meditation after a panic attack. Jeff Warren's involvement in this journey emphasizes the importance of understanding our own minds and the benefits of meditation.
ASIN: 0399588965
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Shinzen Young
Best for Individuals interested in meditation and consciousness explorationOften cited around exploring consciousness

“what Shinzen Young understands on a daily basis.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in meditation and consciousness exploration
Key quote: “I found a really great teacher, and this guy, Shinzen Young.”
The host mentions Shinzen Young as a pivotal teacher in his journey into meditation and consciousness exploration. This reference highlights the importance of having a knowledgeable guide in understanding the complexities of the mind and meditation practices.
ASIN: B00005497M
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