Buddha at the Gas Pump

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583. Damo Mitchell Jan 19, 2021

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Damo Mitchell has studied the martial, medical, and spiritual arts of Asia since the age of four. His studies have taken him across the planet in search of authentic masters. He is the technical director of the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts and teaches Nei Gong in various locations around the world. He specializes in uncovering and studying with rare alchemical and spiritual lineages linked to the tradition of Daoism. Books: A Comprehensive Guide to Daoist Nei Gong Four Dragons (Daoist Nei Gong) The Yellow Monkey Emperor’s Classic of Chinese Medicine Daoist Nei Gong: The Philosophical Art of Change Heavenly Streams: Meridian Theory in Nei Gong (Daoist Nei Gong) White Moon on the Mountain Peak (Daoist Nei Gong) Daoist Reflections from Scholar Sage (Daoist Nei Gong) Daoist Nei Gong for Women: The Art of the Lotus and the Moon Websites: lotusneigong.com damomitchell.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded January 16, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Damo Mitchell 00:05:38 - The Evolution of Taoism and Chinese History 00:10:41 - The Purpose of Qi Gong and Nei Gong 00:14:58 - Taoist Alchemy: Awakening and Immortality 00:19:10 - Cultural differences in Taoist teachings 00:23:18 - Misusing Tremendous Energy 00:27:22 - The Importance of Addressing Problems in Spiritual Traditions 00:31:25 - The Yin and Yang energy within the body 00:35:25 - The Erosion of Willpower through Habits and Mindset 00:39:33 - Transforming the Body and Siddhis in Neigong Practice 00:43:37 - The Pitfalls of Demonstrating Special Abilities 00:47:49 - Alchemy as a Path to Enlightenment and Health Improvement 00:51:45 - The Importance of Personal Motivation in Spiritual Practice 00:55:39 - The Love of the Art and Existential Crisis 00:59:42 - From Anti-Religious to Religious Orientation 01:03:33 - The Importance of Clear Definitions and Shared Language 01:07:28 - Psychological Development in Spiritual Growth 01:11:29 - Sports Visualization and its Application 01:15:28 - The Practice of Governing and Non-Governing 01:19:18 - Pedaling, Coasting, and Effort in Practice 01:23:10 - Explaining Non-Physical Energy to Atheists 01:27:11 - "Going ahead alone" 01:31:14 - Inadequacy and the Path of Enlightenment 01:35:26 - Building the Dan Tian 01:39:30 - Gaining Momentum in the West 01:43:42 - Therapeutic uses and the harm of recreational drug use 01:48:00 - Navigating the Path and Multiple Paths 01:51:50 - The Experience of Taking Auto-Suggestion 01:55:53 - Litmus Test and Handprints in Temples 02:00:00 - Benefits of the Courses: Transformation and Joy 02:04:03 - Studying Channeling and the Institute of Noetic Sciences

552. Lars Muhl Jun 03, 2020

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Lars Muhl is a Danish author, mystic, and musician, born in Aarhus, Denmark in 1950. Already as a 10-year-old, Lars Muhl had experienced glimpses of another reality. The shock following the sudden death of his younger sister, caused painful kundalini-like experiences, giving access to the ethereal worlds and a hypersensitive insight into other people’s pain. This lasted for three years. A turning point came when Lars was 15 and received a book anonymously in the post. Hazrat Inayat Khan’s ‘Gayan Vadan Nirtan’ became the start of a lifelong esoteric study. Like Paulo Coelho, Lars was for many years a successful singer/songwriter who, concurrently with his music, studied the world’s religions and esoteric knowledge. Then in 1996, he was struck down by an unexplained illness, which neither doctors nor alternative therapists could diagnose. For three years he lay in bed without being able to move or think straight. Through a close friend’s intervention, Lars was put in touch with a seer who, via the telephone, brought him back to life. That was the start of a completely new existence and the beginning of that quest he has so grippingly described in his trilogy book ‘The O Manuscript: The Seer, The Magdalene, The Grail’. Other books: The Gate of Light: Healing Practices to Connect You to Source Energy The Law of Light: The Secret Teachings of Jesus The Law of Light: The Aramaic Mystery Movie Lars referred to during the interview: The Gate of Light by Lars Muhl Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded May 30, 2020 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:54 - A Sensitive Perception in Childhood 00:09:08 - Visualization and the Power of Intention 00:13:35 - The Wisdom of the New Testament and the Essenes 00:17:28 - Jesus and the Essenes 00:22:01 - The Potential within Each of Us 00:26:07 - The Kingdom of Heaven in Aramaic 00:30:53 - The Possibility of Animals Being Enlightened 00:34:54 - Scribe at Qumran 00:38:47 - A Transformative Experience 00:43:07 - The Choice to Leave Showbiz 00:47:21 - The Profound Experience of Gazing 00:51:24 - Being True to Yourself and the Essence of Hypocrisy 00:55:41 - Prophets and Reincarnation 01:00:26 - The Departure of Yeshua and the Role of the Holy Spirit 01:04:32 - Higher Consciousness and Other Dimensions 01:08:44 - The Deep Level of Human Abilities 01:13:07 - The Power of Healing Wine 01:17:35 - Encounter with a Guardian Angel 01:21:32 - Nervous System Stress and Purification 01:25:52 - Dealing with dark and light forces; The role of guardian angels and fallen angels 01:29:53 - Introduction to the Chariot of Fire and Esoteric Christianity 01:34:09 - Investing Your Whole Being in Success 01:38:38 - The Feminine and Masculine in the Kingdom of Heaven 01:43:23 - Mary Magdalene and Her Misrepresentation 01:47:41 - The Marriage of Jesus and Mariam Magdalene 01:52:02 - Embracing Diversity and Fluidity 01:56:29 - Awakening to the Inner Abilities 02:00:33 - The Need for Activism and Spiritual Warriors 02:04:46 - Respecting Differences and Making the Best of Life 02:08:44 - Webinars and Upcoming Events

548. Ravi Ravindra May 04, 2020

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Proud to be born in India as a Hindu, I will be sad if I die merely a Hindu. Convinced very early in life that all boundaries are artificially created and tend to hinder the growth of the spirit, I ended up studying at post-doctoral level Physics, Philosophy, and Religion at various universities and later teaching as a professor in these fields. Wishing to correspond to the transformational teachings of several great spiritual luminaries, especially of Krishna, Buddha, Christ, and Patañjali and of present-day masters Krishnamurti and Gurdjieff, I am interested in the actual journey of self-transformation and experiencing the inevitable shifts of focus of energy along the way. Website: ravindra.ca Books: The Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism The Bhagavad Gita: A Guide to Navigating the Battle of Life The Pilgrim Soul: A Path to the Sacred Transcending World Religions Heart Without Measure: Gurdjieff Work with Madame de Salzmann The Wisdom of Patañjali's Yoga Sutras: A New Translation and Guide Science and the Sacred: Eternal Wisdom in a Changing World Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded May 2, 2020. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:56 - Radical Transformation in Spiritual Practice 00:10:39 - The Emphasis on Science and Technology in India 00:15:05 - Exploring Christianity in a Different Cultural Context 00:19:16 - The Role of Belief and Faith in Spiritual Development 00:23:48 - Truth is a Pathless Land 00:28:53 - Love and Compassion vs Intellectual Understanding 00:33:38 - The Significance of Uniqueness and Oneness 00:39:19 - Uniqueness and Oneness in Spiritual Traditions 00:44:43 - The Miraculous Orderliness of Creation 00:49:18 - The Expulsion of Lucifer from Heaven 00:54:34 - Inclusivity in Religion 00:59:45 - Temptations and Tests 01:04:24 - Seeking for What I Am 01:09:07 - The Journey of Self-Realization 01:13:37 - The Development of an Enlightened Person 01:18:12 - Kundalini Awakening and Subtle Energies 01:23:42 - The Importance of Self-Knowledge in Spiritual Growth 01:27:41 - The Shift in Perspective: From Having Questions to Being in Question 01:31:44 - The Eight Limbs of Yoga 01:35:57 - Being Breathed 01:40:40 - The Path to Self-Transformation 01:45:58 - The Purpose of Prakriti in Serving Purusha 01:49:47 - Conditioning and Impression 01:53:46 - Christ's Response on the Crucifixion 01:58:25 - The Need for the Right Instrument 02:03:03 - The Connectivity of Mycelium and Wondering About Astrology 02:07:15 - Remarkable People and Scientific Work 02:11:34 - Trouble with CIA and FBI suspicions 02:15:14 - Website and Future Events 02:17:45 - Swami Beyondananda's Farewell

517. Noah Elkrief Sep 16, 2019

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Noah is an explorer of what is happening in his own experience. This started on the level of mind, and gradually opened to exploring what's going on in his body, and then from his soul. This journey has led him to meet, feel, heal, and let go of a tremendous amount of pain. Through this journey, a lot of wisdom and honesty has revealed itself. Noah now shares himself and his insights with others. Books: A Guide to The Present Moment Una Guía para El Momento Presente (Spanish Edition) Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded September 7, 2019 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:05 - Growing Up in an Ashram and Following a Guru 00:08:11 - Personal Journey and Learning from Teachers 00:11:55 - Discovering Your Own Truth 00:15:17 - Rebellion and Self-Discovery 00:18:51 - Breaking Free from the Guru's Influence 00:22:49 - The Ease of Stopping Spiritual Practices 00:26:32 - The Disappearance of Everything 00:30:53 - The Illusion of Being Done and the Continual Process of Growth 00:34:50 - The Relationship Between Fear and Worthiness 00:38:32 - Reconnecting with Emotions 00:42:57 - The Journey of Emotion and Pain 00:46:37 - Unexpected Experiences with Past Lives 00:50:37 - Exploring Past Lives for Healing 00:54:32 - Beautiful and Horrible Past Life Experiences 00:59:15 - Coming to Earth for the Experience 01:03:05 - Choosing Our Parents: A Holistic Perspective 01:07:23 - Holding Both Knowledge and Experience 01:11:28 - Exploring Deep Layers of Suffering 01:15:28 - Past Lives and Spiritual Work 01:19:59 - The Nature of Personal Identity and Free Will 01:24:11 - Embracing and Discerning Emotions 01:28:03 - Intense Moments and Ice Cream Choices 01:31:50 - The Fluidity of Truth and Sharing Perspectives 01:35:39 - The Universe as a Teacher 01:39:37 - The Beauty of Perception 01:44:01 - Benefits and Limitations of Discipline 01:46:45 - Cause-Effect Relationship and Arbitrary Possibilities 01:50:20 - The Power and Uncertainty of Beliefs 01:54:00 - Opportunities to Follow Up 01:57:13 - Upcoming Interviews and Subscriptions

507. Hans Wilhelm Jun 25, 2019

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Some of the opinions expressed on certain topics in this interview do not reflect BatGap’s point of view. While this may be true of any of our interviews, we wanted to make a special point of it here since the opinions were stated rather emphatically. Hans Wilhelm has created over 70 short YouTube videos in which he explores and visually explains the dynamic of the universal laws. This ‘back of a napkin’ approach has been so appealing that his YouTube channel has more than 100,000 subscribers. Hans says, “My mission is to offer these videos to inspire viewers to question and explore spirituality and their own relationship to the universe.” He is the author and illustrator of over 200 books for all ages – including some together with Byron Katie. His books have sold over 40 million copies and are translated into 30 languages. Websites: LIFEexplained.com YouTube Channel hanswilhelm.com Facebook Books: Tiger-Tiger, Is It True?: Four Questions to Make You Smile Again The Four Questions: For Henny Penny and Anybody with Stressful Thoughts I'll Always Love You Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded June 15, 2019 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:29 - From Belief to Knowing: The Spiritual Path 00:08:36 - Applying the Golden Rule in Daily Life 00:12:38 - Living by the Laws of Not Hurting and Loving 00:19:38 - The Purpose of Our Existence 00:21:45 - The Purpose of the Detour 00:27:19 - The Universality of the Christ Energy 00:33:31 - The Sun Shines with the Sunrise 00:38:00 - Soul Groups and Reincarnation 00:42:58 - The Soul's Connection to Abortion 00:47:31 - Explaining and providing information is better than banning 00:52:16 - Guardian Angels and Their Purpose 00:57:36 - Guardian Angels and Negative Entities 01:01:54 - Negative Entities and Protection 01:06:36 - The Power of our Aura and Negative Forces 01:10:51 - The Gift of Being Born on Earth 01:15:46 - The Cosmic Teaching by Jesus of Nazareth 01:19:36 - Animals as our Little Brothers and Sisters 01:23:52 - Listening to the Heart instead of the Intellect 01:27:17 - What Happens After Death 01:30:30 - The Perspective Shift on Life and Death 01:34:03 - The Limitations of Communicating with Ancestors and Spirits 01:37:18 - Help and Guidance for Higher Evolved Beings 01:41:13 - The Power of YouTube Videos 01:44:19 - Understanding the Purpose of Life 01:47:29 - The Consequences of Organ Transplants 01:50:09 - Organ Donations and Acts of Service 01:53:28 - The Importance of Saying "I Love You" 01:56:16 - Becoming Independent and Strong in Relationships 02:01:49 - Contacting Karl via Email 02:03:03 - The Joy of Interviews

506. Leah Cox Jun 15, 2019

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After graduating in French from the University of Exeter and working for several years in conventional jobs in London, Leah found herself deeply unhappy; struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, disordered eating, an intense feeling of being a ‘wrong’ human being, and desperation to ‘find her purpose’. In 2012, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery, but even after several years of personal and spiritual growth, she found herself in all the same cycles. In 2016, through grace, good luck, and some wonderful people, Leah experienced her first true spiritual awakening, seeing through the illusion of the separate self and knowing herself clearly as the one Love that we all are. For the very first time, she knew true peace, happiness, and freedom. Most importantly, the feeling of being a ‘wrong’ human being left her completely. Since that time, her journey has been one of ongoing learning, integration, and unfolding. Leah works with clients one-on-one and runs online and in-person classes and workshops to support others’ journeys of healing, awakening, and following the call of the heart. Known for her tender, playful and (sometimes) fiery spirit, her message is simple: you are already whole, you are already worthy and you are never, ever outside the gates of Love. Website: leahmarjoriecox.com Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded June 8, 2019. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:27 - Starting the Spiritual Journey 00:10:13 - Awakening to No Separate Self 00:14:54 - Overwhelming Compassion and Self-Worth 00:18:34 - Unhealthy relationship with food and body image 00:22:06 - Overcoming Obsession and Finding Joy in Life 00:24:24 - The Only Way Out is Up 00:26:30 - Changing Perspective 00:28:55 - The Paradox of Meaning in Life 00:32:50 - The Profound Meaning of Concepts 00:35:13 - Finding Meaning in Challenging Times 00:38:22 - Instilling a Perspective of Continuous Unfolding Journey 00:41:04 - Trusting Your Inner Knowing 00:43:47 - A Period of Inner Emptiness and Vacillation 00:47:21 - Settling into the Experience 00:51:19 - Spiritual Paradoxes with Dan 00:54:53 - The Multidimensionality of Truth 00:58:34 - Embracing Paradox and Opposing Views 01:01:53 - Beauty and Sorrow at the Same Time 01:05:02 - Effortless and Harmonious Work 01:08:17 - Changes in Work with Clients after Awakening 01:11:13 - Openness and Vulnerability in Relationships 01:14:39 - Shrieking the Madness of the World from My Bed 01:17:28 - Unlocking Inner Potential 01:20:38 - Discovering Your Life Purpose 01:23:54 - Finding Meaning in Life 01:27:33 - Kundalini Awakening and the Process of Spiritual Progress 01:33:08 - Pondering the Temporal and the Eternal 01:38:50 - Dan's Paradox Points 01:43:22 - Private Sessions on the Spiritual Path 01:46:43 - Appreciating the Beauty of the Lake District

492. Tina Rasmussen Feb 26, 2019

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After 20+ years of Buddhist and non-dual practice, in 2003 Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D., undertook a year-long solo retreat during which awakening occurred. She later ordained as a Buddhist nun with a world-renowned meditation master, became the first Western woman to attain that path, and was authorized to teach. Tina has been studied by Yale Neuroscience Lab for research on the effects of meditation on consciousness and the brain. Tina is co-author of Practicing the Jhanas: Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw, and has been featured on Conscious TV and in Non-duality Magazine. She is also involved in the Diamond Approach to realization. Tina teaches students worldwide how to walk the path of the “urban mystic”—functioning from deep spiritual understanding while living a modern human life. Dr. Rasmussen has also worked in the field of human/organizational development as a consultant/coach for 25+ years, with several published books on humanistic leadership. Website: luminousmindsangha.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded February 23, 2019. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Previous Interviews Menu 00:06:01 - Exploring Meditation and Inquiry Techniques 00:10:50 - The Brain Changes with Meditation 00:15:41 - Overcoming Hindrances in Meditation 00:20:33 - Understanding Awakening 00:24:17 - Uniqueness and Awakened Beings 00:28:08 - Fine-tuning the Contraption 00:31:56 - Deep Retreat Experience 00:35:55 - Handling Intense Energy during Meditation 00:39:37 - The Awakening Journey 00:43:32 - Working with Awakening in Daily Life 00:47:39 - Different Paths for Different People 00:50:55 - The Hare and the Tortoise 00:54:33 - The Neo-Advaita Shift 00:57:59 - Moving from Distortions to Integration 01:01:55 - Awakening in the World 01:05:28 - A Vision of a More Enlightened World 01:09:30 - The Lack of Understanding and Emphasis on Awakening 01:13:38 - The Importance of Diligence and Discernment 01:17:18 - Exercising Discernment and Ethical Living 01:21:14 - Living in Alignment with Realization 01:24:32 - Manifestation and Meditation across Different Walks of Life 01:28:24 - The Balance of Effort and Letting Go 01:32:47 - The Continuity of Awareness and Identification with Instinctual Drives 01:36:54 - Understanding the Harm and Delusion in Spiritual Practice 01:40:26 - The Challenges After Awakening 01:45:05 - Awakening and Dealing with Personality Material 01:51:11 - Insight and Rigpa: Stages of Liberation 01:59:03 - The Ground of Awakening 02:06:22 - The Full Potentiality of the Human Experience 02:12:23 - End of Presentation

488. Judy Cohen Feb 02, 2019

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Judy Cohen is a former clinical psychologist, former serial entrepreneur, former depressed, anxious, anti-depressant-taking, suicidal despairer. She used to be a seeker of Self Improvement. She used to be a Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, and later a Certified Senior Facilitator-Trainer of the Living Inquiries. (** She's not certified in either method anymore.) She was desperate to feel better. Luckily, eventually, Judy came to see that the methods she was trained and certified in actually perpetuated, strengthened, the sense of self as damaged. Several awakening experiences happened. Contrary to popular myth, they didn’t put an end to unpleasant feelings. So all that seeking, the inquiry, the desperation to shift, was for… what, then? Judy finally realized she could give up seeking because… This. Is. It. As it is. And what could any teacher or technique give her that wasn’t already here, that she didn’t already have? She came to see that every experience- good, bad, happy, or sad- is an awakening. She knew to give up seeking because there was nothing more to get. She'd had it all along. Much more fun, this no-Judy-to-fix, nothing-to-seek existence. Though of course, she's also still here as Judy. Because human continues. And paradoxically…That's better. Website: irreverentmind.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded January 26, 2019. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:05:01 - The Work and its Effects 00:09:43 - Perception and language distortion 00:14:08 - Words and Communication 00:18:45 - The Perpetuation of Stories 00:23:11 - Appreciating the Present Moment 00:27:46 - The Miserable Dream World 00:32:40 - Understanding vs Realization in Spirituality 00:36:51 - Embracing Paradox and Ambiguity 00:41:26 - Triggers and the Unpredictability of Human Experience 00:45:51 - Accepting "this is it" 00:50:33 - The Importance of Attitude in Education 00:54:59 - Surrendering Control and Finding Motivation 00:59:41 - Accomplishment and Spiritual Development 01:04:11 - Keeping the Mind Busy 01:09:08 - Finding Inner Peace and Bliss 01:13:23 - The Limitations of Language 01:17:33 - Preferences and Consciousness 01:21:40 - The Nature of Consciousness 01:25:55 - The Frog Desires Water, The Physician Disease 01:29:38 - The Infinite Versions of Bliss 01:33:24 - The Limits of Language and Metaphor 01:37:24 - Finding Peace in Pain 01:40:44 - Dissolving the Mind's Roadblocks 01:44:41 - The Trap of Reinforcing the Sense of Self 01:48:03 - Finding Intrinsic Happiness 01:51:14 - Emulating Teachers and Gurus 01:54:30 - The Contradiction of Perception and Guidance 01:58:22 - Relaxing into Oneness 02:02:13 - The Importance of Getting Out of the Dream 02:05:19 - Sparking New Ideas

487. Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian Jan 24, 2019

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Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian is a meditation teacher, an award-winning poet, writer, and the spiritual director of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment—a Kriya Yoga Meditation Center with headquarters in San Jose, California. She has taught Kriya Yoga nationally and internationally for more than three decades and has received many service awards, including the Mahatma Gandhi Award for the Promotion of Religious Pluralism. Ordained to teach in 1982 by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, her message is “engaged enlightenment” – an invitation to live an awakened, creatively inspired, and fulfilled life, now. Along with her service as a meditation teacher and esteemed Yogacharya, Ellen Grace O’Brian is the Founder of Carry the Vision, a community nonviolence education project bringing meditation instruction to staff and children in schools, the prison population, and other segments of society. She is the founder and President of Meru Institute, providing healthy lifestyle education and leadership training in yoga studies, Ayurveda, and community service. She is host of The Yoga Hour, a weekly podcast with listeners in over 130 countries. Her latest book, The Jewel of Abundance: Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga, was recently published by New World Library. Other books: The Moon Reminded Me A Single Blade of Grass: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Life One Heart Opening Sanctuary of Belonging Living for the Sake of the Soul Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded January 21, 2019. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Guest 00:03:50 - The Connection Between Material Existence and Spiritual Life 00:07:32 - Finding a Happy Medium and Being Awake in the World 00:11:24 - Living in an Ashram vs. Awakening in the World 00:15:11 - Discovering Your Unique Path 00:19:12 - Discovering a Subtle Dharma 00:23:13 - The Importance of Homo Consciousness 00:26:53 - Exploring the Goal of Artha 00:31:07 - Ethics in Spiritual Communities 00:34:42 - Ahimsa and the Journey of Non-Stealing 00:38:52 - Changing Our Mind for Abundance 00:42:44 - The Power of Speech and Thought 00:46:44 - Divine Grace and the Mechanics of Life 00:50:48 - Receptivity to Opportunities 00:55:44 - The Beauty of Life and the Nature of Reality 00:59:58 - The Importance of Enjoyment in Living a Spiritually Conscious Life 01:04:06 - Finding Happiness and Bliss 01:08:00 - Unhooking from External Sources of Happiness 01:11:27 - Living Beyond Our Means and Stealing 01:15:21 - Awakening to Higher Consciousness 01:19:34 - Stages of Life and Dharma 01:23:10 - Serving without Attachment 01:27:29 - Finding Joy in the Present Moment 01:31:42 - Being an Ocean and the Middle Way 01:36:00 - The Evolutionary Crucible of Close Relationships 01:40:17 - Awakening and Self-Reflection 01:44:43 - The Mechanics of Yoga 01:48:23 - The Body and Karma 01:52:21 - Reincarnation and the Mind 01:56:18 - The Power of Faith and Belief in the Universe 02:00:29 - Keeping Your Attention on Interview Preparation

486. Myree Morsi Jan 19, 2019

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Myree Morsi (MA) is a spiritual and energetic healer, counselor and coach who specializes in supporting people with Kundalini, awakening and the embodiment of consciousness. Myree was psychic and naturally shamanic since early childhood. She began intensive spiritual practice in meditation and yoga as a teenager, which eventually heightened these abilities. She has a capacity to “see” the process of Kundalini Shakti in someone’s system and dedicated her gifts to healing others. From 2004 Myree began having deep insights into the nature of true self, amidst a wild Kundalini journey. Kundalini completed in 2009, leaving her with a profound shift in what she identified as her reference point, and access to constantly increasing levels of awareness. Since then, she has explored what it means to continually integrate vast consciousness into a physical and energetic system that had suffered extensive trauma and previously acute PTSD. The journey of awakening continues to deepen and expand endlessly. The most priceless gift has been a causeless joy. Myree’s special interest is in the intersection of trauma, Kundalini, awakening, and embodiment. Trauma presents specific challenges to the capacity of the physical and energetic systems to absorb consciousness and expand in both functional and stable ways. Myree is passionate about supporting people who walk such paths and brings a sense of humor, safety, and compassion to the places we get stuck because she has been in those places too, and unfolded them into freedom. She offers individual sessions, classes, and retreats. Myree is a bhakta, inspired by Amma, and also Adyashanti, Ramana, Gangaji and the quiet crones and wise folks she has met along the way. Website: myree.com.au YouTube Channel Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded January 12, 2019. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:05 - Gifts and Sensitivity in Childhood 00:09:06 - Trauma and Awakening 00:13:15 - Psychic Experiences and Past Life Recall 00:16:40 - Spiritual Journey and Ashram Life 00:19:59 - Awakening of Siddhis and Psychic Abilities 00:23:37 - Healing Past Life Trauma and Cleaning Up Past Agreements 00:27:08 - Cleaning up the Garbage 00:30:37 - A Journey to Another Dimension 00:33:49 - The Great Pyramid of Giza and Other Dimensions 00:37:55 - Cultivating the Body for Spiritual Experience 00:41:15 - Integration and Stabilization of Consciousness 00:45:26 - The Awakening Process and Everyday State of Being 00:49:46 - Experience of Spontaneous Kriyas during Kundalini Awakening 00:53:33 - The Physical Symptoms of Kundalini Awakening 00:56:33 - Completion of the Awakening Journey 01:00:17 - The Profound Awakening Experience 01:04:37 - The Shift of Awareness and Trauma Processing 01:09:20 - Catalyst for a Shift 01:13:31 - Rebirth and Spiritual Depth 01:17:32 - The Importance of Spiritual Visions 01:21:43 - The Journey to Becoming a Healer 01:25:11 - Surrendering into the Unknown 01:29:18 - Surrendering to the Divine Flow 01:33:14 - Trauma and the Awakening Process 01:37:00 - Kundalini and Trauma 01:40:07 - Trauma and the Importance of Safe Processing. 01:44:15 - Spontaneous Awakening 01:47:52 - Embracing Confusion and Transformation through Service 01:51:59 - Awakening Purpose and Climate Change in Australia 01:56:01 - Addressing Climate Change and Shifting Consciousness

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