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Tony Nader: What is the Meaning of Life?

Do you really need to have meaning and purpose in life? Or do you just live your life without thinking and analyzing this question? Why does it matter to understand your life essence? What is the meaning of life, and what does it have to do with consciousness (mind, body, and soul)?

Humans are the only beings that question their existence, and the most significant quest in one’s life is to find and understand the meaning and purpose of life. The meaning of life primarily relies on your experiences and what you do.

You see the meaning of life through a sense of purpose and make substantial efforts to make your life worthwhile. Not only is the meaning and purpose of life a philosophical construct, but it also emphasizes human health and wellbeing, a holistic approach to connecting mind, body, and soul.

That’s what Dr. Tony Nader, a Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT and neurologist trained at Harvard University, explained in the recent episode of Chase Jarvis LIVE.

Dr. Tony Nader is one of the brilliant minds in the United States with extensive knowledge of holistic consciousness. Nader is the successor of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a renowned scientist and Vedic Guru. Dr. Nader is the head of the global Transcendental Meditation organization in more than one hundred countries.

So, What’s the Meaning of Life?

Of course this is an age old question that fueling philosophies, theoretical concepts, and holistic approaches since we wrote on walls.

The truth is, the meaning of life varies from person to person, from experience to experience, and from one unique situation to another. Therefore, what matters is not the general definition of the meaning of life but a specific meaning of your life at a given moment.

Dr. Nader describes the meaning of life serves a wide range of essential functions, such as your life’s purpose, standards, and values that enable you to judge your actions and a sense of control over your life situations.

Not surprising, the meaning of life can also be tied to self-worth. When we don’t find meaning in our existence, we become highly distressed. Therefore, understanding the meaning and purpose of life is critical to making your life worth living.

Understanding the Meaning of Life

Dr. Tony Nader has made substantial efforts to analyze the most complicated aspect of humans and bridge the gap between mind, body, and soul through spiritual philosophies and evidence-based scientific methodologies. The purpose is to establish the wholeness of life.

Consciousness is one of the most challenging terms to define. Most people think that consciousness means awareness. However, this does not give you a complete picture.

Dr. Nader explained that consciousness streamlines your brain’s internal processes, including thoughts, emotions, feelings, sensing, perceptions, and cognition, allowing you to make informed decisions and achieve your goals.

It also allows a person to remove contradictions between free will and determinism. That’s what Nader has formulated in “One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness,” a book that provides evidence-based and insightful information on the meaning of life.

According to Dr. Nader, consciousness enables people to understand their lives’ true meaning and purpose, plan activities, monitor progress, analyze situations, and achieve goals via informed decisions.

Daily Transcendental Meditation is Key

The brain is the central organ of the human body, and when it becomes coherent with other organs, you streamline your social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Not only do you communicate better, but you also have improved memory, broader comprehension, increased creativity, and sharper focus. No other meditation technique consistently produces alpha coherence throughout the central nervous system.

On the other hand, transcendental meditation restores neurological balance, clarity of mind, and inner silence, leading to higher levels of consciousness. Remember, the more conscious you are, the more you understand the meaning of life.

However, transcendental meditation requires consistency, and you must practice it in a comfortable space to center your thoughts, emotions, and feelings.

During transcendental practice, your brain will produce high-power alpha waves, transforming your CNS into a more relaxed state, serenity, bliss, and inner wakefulness. It strengthens your judgment and ability to think clearly and sharply once your brain synchronizes the alpha waves.

Transcendental meditation is the epitome of raising consciousness and becoming aware of your life’s meaning and purpose. Taking responsible actions becomes more streamlined, informed, and practical with a higher level of consciousness.

Final Words

People who find and understand the meaning of life lurking beneath the surface put themselves on the path to success. Finding your purpose in life is an art of introspection, allowing you to drive deeper into the essence of what you pull from different pieces to assemble the puzzle.

Dr. Nader helps people understand life’s true meaning by bridging the gap between spiritual, philosophical, and scientific aspects of mind, body, and soul. The podcast emphasizes how transcendental meditation can have measurable effects on your brain and open new perspectives for learning the brain-soul-body relationships. So, we recommend benefiting from Dr. Nader’s insights in this meaningful podcast.

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