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Rupert Sheldrake - Paradigm Shifts in Science and Experiments in Consciousness

Mar 28, 2019
58:13
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Rupert Sheldrake, a biologist known for his morphic resonance hypothesis, discusses paradigm shifts in science, experiments in consciousness, and his new book. They explore parallel inventions and evolution, the extended mind and mental fields, sports as a spiritual practice, erosion of sacred time, and the power of spiritual practices and paradigm shifts in science.
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  • Engaging in sports can provide a spiritual experience, similar to meditation, leading to mental clarity and improved well-being.
  • Psychedelics have therapeutic potential, inducing profound spiritual experiences and expanding understanding of the mind and reality.

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Sports as a Spiritual Practice

Sports, despite not traditionally being seen as a spiritual practice, can provide a sense of being present and in the flow. It allows individuals to experience a state of complete presence, similar to that achieved through meditation. Research has shown that engaging in sports leads to heightened mental clarity, increased happiness, and improvements in overall well-being.

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