I find myself watching this video from time to time.  I thought I would share in hopes that someone who has not seen it may find it just as interesting and fascinating as I have.  Not religious at all, but does mention meditation.  Something I am working on. This guy is an interesting fellow.  Very affable and knowledgeable.  People who apply themselves to mastery always impress me to the utmost.
Anyhow.. It'a a great presentation about consciousness.
https://www.youtube.com/...OcKuwhJWeGg&index=51"In the universe there is an immeasurable, indescribable force which shamans call intent, and absolutely everything that exists in the entire cosmos is attached to intent by a connecting link." ~Carlos Castaneda