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On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Deepak Chopra examines the nature of consciousness and pursues eternal questions like, \u201cWho am I? What do I want? What\u2019s my purpose? What am I grateful for?\u201d While advocating reflection, meditation and awareness, he describes the results of the deeply examined life, and gives concrete advice on how to deal with chronic illness, day-to-day suffering, and even the fear of death.\xa0\xa0For further information about Deepak Chopra please see www.deepakchopra.com. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by:\xa0\nAudible: Get 1 credit to pick any title and 2 Audible Originals from a monthly selection. Visit audible.com/impact or text IMPACT to 500-500 \nVincero Watches: Go to https://vincerowatches.com and use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout for 15% off your entire order plus free shipping.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nDeepak describes peptides, the \u201cmolecules of emotion\u201d [2:42] \nHow do you know what you know? What is the source of consciousness? [5:19] \nNo neuroscientist can explain exactly how electrical information becomes experience [7:35] \nWe have done a good job of dealing with acute illness, but not chronic illness [9:31] \nIn addition to physical illness, humans also suffer from existential illness [12:15] \nDeepak advocates that everyone needs to ask clearly, \u201cWho am I?\u201d [13:50] \nDeepak discusses the benefits and limitations of panpsychism [18:45] \nDeepak describes the different forms of consciousness [21:28] \nDeepak explains what it means to say that the subject/object division is artificial [25:13] \nConsciousness can only know itself through experience [28:18] \nWhy you should become comfortable with questioning your habitual certainties [29:01] \nTom and Deepak discuss the power of silence [30:40] \nDeepak gives a brief breakdown of epigenetics [33:13] \nDeepak describes his daily routine and the four things he does every day [35:00] \nDeepak talks about his work and how he enjoys himself [37:26] \nDeath is not the end of consciousness, it\u2019s the end of a storyline in consciousness [38:37] \nDeepak talks about love [40:53] Deepak describes his mother\u2019s incredible storytelling skills [44:20] \nDeepak explains why gratitude is so important [46:44] Deepak discusses the future of medicine [47:02] \nDeepak shares the impact he wants to have on the world [50:03]\xa0\xa0\n\nFOLLOW:\xa0WEBSITE: deepakchopra.com\xa0INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2O7jF0L\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2Gw6K4A\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/37AgKpf\xa0\xa0BOOKS MENTIONED: \u201cMeta-Human\u201d by Deepak Chopra [2:18]\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices