The psychological effect of meditation is a coping mechanism that teaches you about your own psychology. The physical effect of meditation can be compared to the benefits of physical education for children in schools.
The non-conscious mind is responsible for processing a larger amount of information than the conscious mind, and it uses the subconscious as a bridge for thoughts to move into consciousness. The non-conscious mind needs less energy to process information, compared to needing consciousness.
The seeking of truth within oneself is the highest purpose one can strive for, as it provides an internal barometer for navigation.
In this podcast, the host offers a brief practice of RAIN (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) meditation, which is a useful tool to heal oneself spiritually and emotionally. By practicing RAIN, it creates new neuronal pathways to feeling empowered, creative, loving, and lucid, which helps in rewiring the brain to trust oneself in a better way.
The purpose of consciousness and qualia is to enhance attention, working memory, and fluid intelligence, with the attribution of consciousness being based on the perceived level of intelligence of the organism. By utilizing functionality and different types of knowing, an integrated answer can be reached on the nature of consciousness.