Joshua & Ryan talk about the most precious kind of freedom—awareness—as well as intentional living, mindfulness, meditation, and purpose with neuroscientist, author, and podcaster Sam Harris. Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at http://patreon.com/theminimalists Questions answered in this episode: Is minimalism a practical lifestyle given today’s chaotic world? (02:13) What does it mean to live a meaningful life, and how can mindfulness help? (18:43) How can mindfulness ultimately help me determine and pursue my life’s purpose? (27:43) Follow The Minimalists: Blog: http://minimalists.com Podcast: http://minimalists.com/podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/theminimalists Instagram: http://instagram.com/theminimalists Facebook: http://facebook.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: http://theminimalists.com/podcast #TheMinimalists