AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
2min snip
#661 - Sam Harris - How To Take Control Of Your Mind
Modern Wisdom
Recognizing the Power of Consciousness in Each Moment
Consciousness and its contents are all that truly exist in each moment. We don't need to wait to recognize this, even though we still have various projects and desires in life. The key is to focus on what is available to our attention and understand why we suffer. By questioning our present dissatisfaction and seeking ease of being in the here and now, we realize that most people struggle to break free from being identified with their thoughts. Meditation offers a solution by allowing us to rest our attention as consciousness in the present moment, leading to a temporary relief from egocentricity.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode