Buddha at the Gas Pump

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676. Lissa Friedman Feb 14, 2023

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There have always been three deep interests that have informed my life; and those are art, spirituality, and psychotherapy which all tend to reflect each other. I have been an artist since my childhood, had spiritual experiences since I was 6, and my interest in psychology began at twelve when I started reading psychology books. There were some experiences during my childhood which indicated an opening for spiritual awareness. The first was when I was walking to school, when I was 6, and I realized that I was in this body. The second happened many times when several light beings would sit on my bed and talk to me, before I went to sleep. Their energy was very distinct. I could feel the weight of them on my bed. My spiritual journey actively began when I was 19 and began doing TM. After TM I had a few other spiritual teachers and many spiritual openings, or awakenings, throughout my life. The last most significant experience, which was several years ago, was when I was taking a walk and I heard a voice inside of me say “it’s time”. I wasn’t sure what that meant, but I thought it might become clear by connecting with the group of light beings. When I did, an energy began to flow through me. I soon got another message that this was not just for me, it was to share with others. This led me to gather a few people together to meditate, and with whom to share this energy. I had no idea if anyone else would feel the flow of energy, but they did. My meetings with people have evolved into a sharing of wisdom and energy that flows from this spaciousness, which is the Boundless. The importance of this sharing is that it helps all of us shift into the consciousness of the One, or Infinite, or Boundless. This is a small step away from knowing that we are the Boundless. As we move through the world as the Boundless, there is a ripple effect. Sharing this shift in frequency facilitates, an expansion in human consciousness; where more people know that we are all One. Through an energetic transmission, people are guided to take their next step on their spiritual journey. I have been a psychotherapist for about 40 years, during this time I have been trained and/or certified in several modalities including: Transpersonal Hypnotherapy through the Michael Newton Institute, Hypnotherapy through the Ericksonian School. I am the founder of the Enneagram School of Awakening, which is accredited by The International Enneagram Association. I call what I do Transpersonal Psychotherapy because I help people work through personal limiting patterns, as well as guiding them to open to their true nature, which is beyond the personal. I have written two books Boundless - Experiential description of stepping into the boundless, and my journey to the Boundless; and From the Heart of Boundless – discussions and teachings about obstacles and issues that might get in the way of connecting to the Boundless. Websites: Boundless Art The Enneagram School Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded February 4, 2023. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:26 - Childhood Memories and Unknown Experiences 00:08:42 - Interaction with Subtle Beings 00:12:53 - The Journey of Meditation and Spirituality 00:16:59 - Opening to Subtle Dimensions 00:21:48 - A Phase of Iconoclasm 00:26:45 - Relearning the Enneagram and Awakening Experiences 00:31:37 - Feeling the Energy of Each Type 00:36:43 - The Enneagram and Living a Transcendent Life 00:40:46 - Reconnecting with the Energy of Light Beings 00:45:32 - Exploring Past Lives and Life Between Lives 00:50:43 - The Awakening and In-Depth Exploration 00:55:36 - Sharing the Frequency 01:00:05 - Accessing Information in an Expanded State 01:05:20 - Out of focus and in focus 01:09:32 - The Beauty of the Present Moment 01:13:38 - The Boundlessness of Is-ness and Letting Go of Identity 01:18:47 - Limiting Beliefs and Identity 01:23:54 - Short-term Practices for Facilitating the Process of Awakening 01:28:09 - Shift into the Boundless 01:32:24 - The Art of Surrender 01:36:41 - Retreats and Self-Talk Diagnosis 01:41:01 - Kundalini Awakening and Its Effects 01:45:13 - Conversation about Asheville and TM Center

556. George Middleton Jun 23, 2020

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Born in Wales, I emigrated with my parents and 4 siblings to NZ in 1962. Educated in Wellington completing an honours degree in philosophy and teacher training. Taught in a variety of special education positions until retiring. Politically active in teachers' union, Labour Party, and the Greens. My wife is Sue Middleton (Emeritus Prof Education), our only child daughter Kate is married with 3 sons. She founded the Reading Revolution charity in NZ. I worked with Men's groups, used various psychotherapy modalities, including doing a year of Primal Therapy in Los Angeles which led to more formal trading in Gestalt Therapy that precipitated ongoing profound experiences and transformations that ignited pilgrimage journeys to India and Bhutan. Also, involvement in Vipassana and other meditation methods confirmed the nature of the processes that have overtaken me and delivered me into the sacred world. Concepts such as Karma, transcendence, synchronicity, reincarnation, rebirth, pure consciousness energy, and indigenous encounters have led to an understanding of the truth power of myth and ancient truths. No website or books. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded June 20, 2020 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Winter Solstice and Synchronicity 00:04:54 - The Miracle of Birth 00:09:51 - Childhood Reflections on Belief in God 00:13:16 - An Interesting Family History 00:17:43 - The War and its Impact on Personal Experiences 00:21:58 - Pentecostalist Christian and Casting Out Demons 00:26:08 - Primal Therapy and Rastafarian Influence 00:30:08 - Bob Marley's Influence on Indigenous Culture 00:34:43 - Abuse of Power and Vulnerability in Therapy 00:39:12 - Personal Growth and Therapy Journey 00:44:10 - Breathing and Therapy Session 00:48:04 - Stopping Breathing and Going into Samadhi 00:52:05 - A Peculiar Year 00:57:28 - A Heightened State of Well-being 01:02:41 - The Story of Nachiketas in the Katha Upanishad 01:07:49 - The Earth as our Witness 01:13:24 - The Uniting of Shiva and Shakti in Consciousness 01:18:24 - The Relationship Between Science and Consciousness 01:23:42 - Balancing Scientific Exploration and Earthly Problems 01:28:06 - Establishing Awareness in Being 01:32:37 - The Importance of Experiential Spirituality 01:36:48 - Understanding the Meaning of Grace 01:41:06 - The Myth of Kali and Shiva 01:45:15 - The Mountain of Shiva and the Energy of Ganesha's Head 01:49:43 - Life Living You 01:54:51 - Experience during Spiritual Practice 02:01:59 - Living in Pure Consciousness 02:03:56 - Inner Light and Moonlit Night 02:07:44 - The Normality of Spiritual Experiences 02:11:35 - Balancing the Yin and Yang 02:15:28 - Conversation about New Zealand and future visit

554. Sally Kempton – 2nd Interview Jun 12, 2020

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Sally Kempton is a deeply practiced teacher of meditation and spiritual philosophy, and the author of the books Meditation for the Love of It and Awakening Shakti: as well as the audio course Doorways to the Infinite, recently put out by Sounds True. A former swami in the Saraswati order of India, she has been practicing and teaching devotional contemplative tantra for more than 40 years. Her teaching is powerfully sourced in the eastern meditative traditions of yoga and Kashmir Shaivism, yet highly contemporary in her focus on evolutionary practice. She offers a powerful transmission of meditative experience. Books: Meditation for the Love of It Beginning Meditation Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga Shakti Meditations Doorways to the Infinite: The Art and Practice of Tantric Meditation (audio program) Website: sallykempton.com First BatGap interview with Sally Sally Kempton in panel discussion on Kashmir Shaivism Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. This interview was recorded May 15, 2020, as part of an online conference offered by the Science and Nonduality Conference, held May 17-23, entitled Wisdom in Times of Crisis. The conference has finished, but you may sign up to access all of its content. Transcript of this interview. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:21 - Awakening Kundalini and Applying Esoteric Wisdom 00:04:05 - Initiations and Retreats in Ancient Cultures 00:05:32 - The Experience of Retreat During Lockdown 00:07:15 - The Power of Retreat and Inner Reflection 00:08:56 - Global Initiation and the Power of Practice 00:10:55 - Awakening and Spiritual Transformation amidst Crisis 00:12:38 - Consequences of our actions 00:14:39 - The Power of a Clarified Mind 00:16:25 - Samskara, Vasanas, and Pragnya 00:18:09 - Karl Marx's Analysis of Capitalism 00:20:12 - The History of Conspiracy Theories and Real Consequences 00:21:46 - The Power of Ritambhara Pragyan 00:24:00 - Discerning Truth from Bullshit 00:25:53 - Hidden Spiritual Realities and Conspiracy Theories 00:27:33 - Clarifying Your Intelligence and Discernment 00:29:35 - Lingering Delusions and Finding Truth 00:31:34 - Seeking truth moment-to-moment 00:33:21 - Maintaining Clarity and Friendships 00:35:02 - Embodied Ascension and God's Will 00:36:34 - Discerning our Callings and Obligations 00:38:30 - Motivation during the pandemic 00:40:04 - The Subtler Levels of Creation 00:41:59 - Tension and Forces in the Universe 00:43:54 - The Non-dual Shaiva Perspective 00:45:55 - Tapping into Grace and Consciousness 00:47:34 - Enriching Positive Forces in Creation 00:49:19 - The Universal Form of Self-Help 00:51:17 - Settling the Mind and Connecting to the Breath 00:53:21 - Taking care of yourself during difficult times 00:54:58 - The Accumulation of Benefits in Meditation 00:56:13 - Wrap Up and Thanks

514. Dorothy Walters Aug 25, 2019

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Dorothy Walters, Ph.D., spent most of her early professional life as a professor of English literature in various Midwestern universities. She helped to found one of the first women’s studies programs in this country and served as the director of this program for many years. After an extended residence in San Francisco, she now lives and writes in Colorado, where she has a close relationship with the mountains as well as various streams and canyons. She underwent major Kundalini awakening in 1981 (a phenomenon totally unfamiliar to her as well as to most of her contemporaries at the time); since then she has devoted her life to researching and writing about this subject and to witnessing the unfolding of this process within herself as well as assisting others on a similar path through writing and other means. As someone who made her extensive journey without the direction of any external leader or guru, church, or established order, she is a strong believer in the “guru within,” the inner guide rather than the external authority figure or institution. She feels that universal Kundalini awakening is the means for planetary and personal evolution of consciousness, and that evidence of planetary initiation is becoming more and more prevalent. Her Kundalini awakening and subsequent process of unfolding are described in her memoir Unmasking the Rose, A Record of a Kundalini Initiation. Her poems taken from her four previous volumes are published as “Some Kiss We Want: Poems Selected and New”. Her article on “Kundalini and the Mystic Path” was included in Kundalini Rising, an anthology from Sounds True Publications. Her poems, which have been included in many anthologies and journals, have been set to music and sung at the Royal Opera House in London as well as Harvard University, used as texts for sermons and read aloud in churches, included in doctoral projects, been frequently quoted, and have given inspiration to many. Recently, a pilgrim to Petra read one of her poems aloud while there. She often gives counsel and referral free of charge to those undergoing spontaneous Kundalini awakening and/or spiritual transformation. Books: Unmasking the Rose: A Record of a Kundalini Initiation The Kundalini Poems: Reflections of Radiance and Joy Marrow of Flame: Poems of the Spiritual Journey (2nd ed.) Some Kiss We Want: Poems Selected and New Website: Kundalini Splendor Dorothy passed away in February, 2023. Conversations with Andrew Harvey: Dorothy Walters "Mystic Poet" Kabir & Kundalini - Andrew Harvey & Dorothy Walters Dororthy Walters and Andrew Harvey discuss Kundalini Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded August 17, 2019. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:06:21 - The Two-Edged Sword of Kundalini 00:13:09 - Out-of-body experiences and subtler realms 00:17:31 - The Masculine and Feminine Aspects of Shiva and Shakti 00:21:43 - Kundalini Awakening Journey 00:26:32 - Searching for Guidance in the Absence of Gurus 00:30:59 - Walking in Two Worlds 00:35:33 - The Importance of a Spiritual Buddy 00:39:37 - First level initiation with unseen guides 00:43:35 - Being in Touch with Guides 00:47:10 - Early Experiences and Lack of Understanding 00:50:44 - Moments of Cosmic Consciousness 00:54:11 - The Experience of Bliss 00:57:28 - The Energetic Path 01:00:46 - Tuning into Others' Experiences 01:04:51 - Challenges and Pain as Catalysts for Kundalini Awakening 01:09:05 - Overcoming Cancer and Spiritual Awakening 01:12:32 - Aches and Pains with Inner Spiritual Awakening 01:16:59 - The TM disaster and finding your own path in spirituality 01:20:06 - Beauty and Oneness in Consciousness 01:24:22 - The Skepticism of Channeling and the Answers Received 01:27:35 - Facing Childhood Issues 01:31:31 - Hope and the Power of Poetry 01:34:35 - The Power of Poetry and Spiritual Writing 01:38:27 - Evolution and Progress in Turbulent Times 01:42:01 - The Subtle Body and the Bliss 01:45:31 - The Importance of Taking Care of your Body 01:49:09 - Surrendering to Vastness and Love 01:53:47 - Publishing Poetry and Embracing Wildness 01:58:43 - A Delightful Conversation with Rick 02:01:52 - Staying Connected with Me

510. Shaykh Burhanuddin Herrmann Jul 29, 2019

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Shaykh Burhanuddin Herrmann is a contemporary mystic of the ancient Sufi tradition, called to the path at a tender age. He went through the classic dervish training, which involved an intense daily practice of meditation and prayers under the direct guidance of the Master, accepting his instructions for inner and outer life (including raising a family), extreme solitary spiritual retreats, pilgrimages, and regular challenging tests in daily life. He received direct transmission of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order, one of the most ancient and authoritative of the forty existing Sufi Orders, known variously through the ages as the ‘School of the Masters of Wisdom’, the ‘Way of the Scientists of the Soul’, and the ‘Path of Love’. When Shaykh Burhanuddin was 18 years old, he invited to his hometown in Germany the Grand Master and world guide of the Naqshbandi order, Maulana Shaykh Nazim al Haqqani ar Rabbani, may his secret be sanctified. When he saw him the first time he fainted in the middle of the street. Meeting a Master, a saint who has gone beyond fears and who lives in the freedom of love is an unforgettable and life-changing experience. Henceforth he was constantly at his beloved Master’s side for thirty-five years, accompanying him around the world spreading the Sufi touch of grace and love. As an appointed shaykh (spiritual guide), he was trained to develop an eye to detect the expressions of Beauty in Life, whatever shape they may take. He was taught that in order to become human beings we are called to practice love and respect towards the Creator through the Creation and His creatures. He was taught gratitude for everything that he had and that he had not. Maulana replaced in him the feeling of the need to strife in life, with an unshakable joyful faith that everything, good or bad is coming from the same Loving Source, and that it carries a message and a teaching for your own evolution. He finally provided Shaykh Burhanuddin with the means and the drive to present a life-changing self-realization Method, the Uwaysi System, in a modern and universal key, beyond any belief or requirements. For 30 years Shaykh Burhanuddin Herrmann has been leading spiritual growth meetings and retreats all over the world, in service of people’s spiritual needs. His simple and revolutionary method, the Uwaysi System, aims to awaken people to the real meaning and purpose of their lives, to remind them their highest origin and destination, and to help them to live a life of the heart, in peace, happiness, creativity and gratitude whatever their life circumstances may be. Shaykh Burhanuddin is the author of three books (all in Italian): Il cammello sul tetto. Discorsi Sufi. Una guida mistico-pratica alla Via dei Dervisci Il derviscio metropolitano. Vivere oggi la tradizione Sufi Il sufismo. Mistica, spiritualità e pratica Website: sufiway.eu He is also a musician and the founder of the Dervish Orchestra. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded July 20, 2019. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:14 - Conveying the Longing for the Divine 00:08:18 - Direct Experience of God in Sufism 00:13:32 - Understanding Traditions and Becoming Human 00:19:04 - The Full Emptiness and the Path to Single-player Mode 00:24:44 - The Center of Life Energy 00:30:44 - The Importance of Accepting Life as It Is 00:35:01 - Life has no end 00:38:31 - Higher States of Consciousness and Enlightenment in Sufism 00:42:21 - Becoming Humans in a Time of Transformation 00:46:22 - Seeking Spirituality from a Young Age 00:50:37 - Childhood in the Forest 00:54:22 - Silence in the Himalayas 00:58:23 - Seeking Help from a Master Healer 01:01:59 - Healing Miracles and Personal Transformation 01:05:16 - Functioning in the Real World 01:08:48 - Klaus' Family and Spiritual Upbringing 01:12:08 - Encountering Khidr, alayhi salam 01:16:12 - Sufism and Cultural Heritage 01:20:05 - Meeting J. Krishnamurti and the Power of Silence 01:24:16 - Speaking the Truth 01:28:10 - Importance of Dreams in Sufism 01:31:50 - Rumi and His Importance 01:35:38 - Dressing in the Presence of the King 01:39:55 - Breaking through the Barrier of Fear 01:43:44 - Punishment for Misleading Information from Doctors 01:48:16 - The Revolutionary Prophet Sufism 01:51:26 - The Power of Thankfulness 01:54:55 - Embracing the Good Reasons 01:58:04 - Traveling Around the World 02:00:43 - Farewell

478. Sandra Ingerman Nov 28, 2018

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Sandra Ingerman, MA, is an award-winning author of twelve books, including: Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self, Medicine for the Earth: How to Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins, Walking in Light: The Everyday Empowerment of a Shamanic Life(CD or eBook version), and The Book of Ceremony: Shamanic Wisdom for Invoking the Sacred in Everyday Life. She is the presenter of eight audio programs produced by Sounds True, and she is the creator of the Transmutation App. Sandra is a world-renowned teacher of shamanism and has been teaching for more than 30 years. She has taught workshops internationally on shamanic journeying, healing, and reversing environmental pollution using spiritual methods. Sandra is recognized for bridging ancient cross-cultural healing methods into our modern culture addressing the needs of our times. Sandra is known for gathering the global spiritual community together to perform powerful transformative ceremonies as well as inspires us to stand strong in unity so we do our own spiritual and social activism work while keeping a vision of hope and being a light in the world. She is passionate about helping people to reconnect with nature. Since the 1980’s thousands of people have healed from past and present traumas through the classic cross-cultural shamanic healing method Sandra teaches called Soul Retrieval. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and professional mental health counselor. She is also a board-certified expert on traumatic stress. Sandra was chosen as one of the Top 10 Spiritual Leaders of 2013 by Spirituality and Health Magazine. Sandra has two new books released in 2018. The Hidden Worlds was co-written with Katherine Wood and is a novel written for young adults to help them navigate the changing world. And The Book of Ceremony: Shamanic Wisdom for Invoking the Sacred in Everyday Life was written for a shamanic and general audience on how to bring the sacred into daily life by performing shamanic ceremonies designed for our times and the challenges we are facing. Audio programs: The Soul Retrieval Journey - Learn a shamanic practice for returning lost parts of the soul to the body for healing. 21st-Century Shamanism - Contemporary Practices for Direct Revelation Healing with Spiritual Light - The Shamanic Power of Transfiguration to Heal Ourselves, Each Other, and the Earth And many more at SoundsTrue. Websites: sandraingerman.com shamanicteachers.com Transcript of this interview. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Shamanism 00:04:23 - The Evolution of Consciousness and Contact with the Spiritual Realms 00:08:34 - Near-Death Experiences and Unconditional Love 00:12:48 - Appreciating the Beauty and Nurturance of Planet Earth 00:16:56 - Caring for Our Children and Future Generations 00:21:12 - Carrying the Energy into the Future 00:25:18 - Harnessing the Spiritual Heart to Deal with Suffering 00:29:42 - Death and Rebirth in Nature 00:33:58 - The Notion of Balance and Technology's Role 00:38:03 - Planetary Soul Loss 00:42:15 - Restoring the Soul of the Planet 00:46:19 - Evolution of Shamanism in the 21st Century 00:50:38 - Shamanism and Changing Ceremonies 00:55:11 - Guardian Angels and Spirits 00:59:10 - Poltergeists and Ghosts in Shamanic Journeying 01:03:17 - The Influence of Land Spirits 01:07:21 - The Discipline of Being Present 01:11:00 - Approaching Spirit Work with Respect and Honor 01:15:26 - Protecting Ourselves from Psychic Darts 01:19:04 - The Power of Omens and Connection to Nature 01:23:35 - The Soul's Decision to Live or Die 01:27:43 - The Spiritual Evolution and Escaping Suffering 01:31:25 - Balancing Sensitivity with Toughness 01:35:15 - Frustration with Interpretation of Visions 01:39:14 - Developing Subtle Senses in Shamanism 01:43:22 - The Development of Sensory Faculties and Soul Songs 01:47:05 - The Healing Power of Presence and Love 01:51:05 - Finding Your Unique Way to Contribute 01:55:02 - Developing Your Own Lexicon for Omens 01:59:02 - The Journey of Learning to Speak 02:02:36 - Wrapping up the Interview series

409. Stephen D’Amico Jul 26, 2017

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Stephen D'Amico is a spiritual teacher, mystical poet, and author. At age 22, Stephen went through a profound spiritual transformation that culminated in a permanent realization of his true nature. Since then his life has been devoted to understanding the spiritual path from an evolutionary perspective and helping others reconnect with their true nature to help bring about a global awakening in human consciousness. The main way he does this is through the direct transmission of the enlightened state of being, which connects others with their own true nature. In the past, Stephen has worked in the field of conflict resolution and restorative justice as a mediator, facilitator, trainer, and project leader for youth social action groups. He has also taught at both the elementary and high school levels, focusing on the special needs of students with learning disabilities. Currently, he and his wife, Aniko, run Millwood Melt, a lively grilled cheese restaurant in their beloved community of Leaside, in Toronto. Customers and students playfully refer to Stephen as "the grilled cheese guru." When not feeding bodies, Stephen lives and breathes to feed souls. He currently hosts transformational gatherings/satsang and offers individuals enlightened guidance and support via phone, Skype, or in person. He is the author of two books: The Incredible State of Absolute Nothingness: A Personal Account of Spiritual Enlightenment Heaven on Earth: A Guide to Enlightenment & Human Unity. Website: stephendamico.com Facebook Page Discussion of this in interview in the BatGap Community Facebook page. Summary and Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 7/23/2017 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:04 - Losing Connection to True Nature 00:10:06 - Lucid dreaming and maintaining awareness 00:14:39 - Childhood Spiritual Experiences 00:19:42 - The Practice of Witnessing 00:24:18 - Witnessing and Subtle Beings 00:28:52 - Beings from the Intermediate Realm 00:33:32 - Transitioning into teenage years 00:37:47 - Exploring Human Sexuality and Selfless Service 00:41:10 - Providing for Others 00:45:31 - The Perennial Search for Happiness 00:49:05 - Dissolving into the Voidness 00:53:41 - The Immersion in Bliss and Realizations 00:58:03 - A Radical Self-Change 01:01:45 - Detached State during Physical Work, Ascending and Descending 01:05:08 - Taking on Cosmic Stress 01:08:36 - The Perspective of Choice and Free Will 01:12:28 - Evolution and Freedom of Choice 01:16:07 - The Desire to Escape from the Body 01:19:22 - The Importance of Sentience and Reverence for Food 01:22:58 - The Process of Discovering the Ability to Channel Energies 01:26:51 - The Mechanics of Enlightenment 01:29:56 - The Maturing Soul and Outward Behavior 01:34:08 - The Transformation into the Non-Dual State 01:38:35 - The Transformation of Self 01:41:54 - The Net of Indra and Interconnectivity 01:46:27 - Agreement on the Mystery of Existence 01:50:35 - Distinguishing True Realized Beings from Fake Gurus 01:54:26 - Scrutinizing and Challenging Facades 01:57:42 - A Dream Come True 02:00:43 - Subscribe and Stay Updated Save

408. Hoksila Lakota (Lakota John) Jul 17, 2017

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Hoksila Lakota, commonly known as Lakota John is a Native American whose heritage comes from Oklahoma and the Great Plains of North America. Many generations ago his people lived in harmony with all things Universal, "uni" meaning One and "verse" being Song. When a system came in that crippled the people, making them dependent, some stayed and accepted the system, and some left seeking broader horizons. Rejecting the life of poverty and struggle he was born into, as a young man Lakota John fully embraced the illusion of glamour, bright lights, and the fast pace of a big city. Trading in his cultural identity and the ways of his ancestors - a way of prayer and Spirit - he was lured by the seductive power of the city’s underworld, chasing the counterfeit lifestyle of money and self-gain. After traveling down many dead-end roads in a reckless disregard for life, the light finally dawned, and Lakota awakened to the prompting of Spirit and ancient ancestors calling him back to the Red Road of Sobriety. Finding his innocence, or inner sense, by working through his past, he began to walk the straight and narrow path that leads to the sacred Tree of Life and reunion with the Highest Good, God or Wakan Tanka. The impact his own restoration had on his life moved him to reach out to others, and ever since he has been involved in the mental health sector and working with keepers of the sacred pathways and knowledge for over twenty years. Through the lifestyle he once lived he is able to recognize the unseen enemy that binds and captivates the soul of man and woman through separation, suppression, and sedation. Using the time-tested spiritual wisdom of his ancestors he helps guide others back from the dark world that he himself used to live in; the world of illusion, delusion, and separation. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 6/10/2017 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - A Conversation with Lakota John 00:04:18 - Traumatic Events and the Betrayal of the Inner Self 00:08:36 - The Power of Connecting with the Sacred Feminine 00:12:26 - The Sacredness of Trees and the Unseen Enemy 00:16:35 - The Split Tongue: Speaking from the Heart 00:20:11 - The Degeneration of Indigenous Cultures 00:23:45 - A Rough Journey for the Indigenous People 00:27:18 - Connecting with Ancestors and the Unseen World 00:30:36 - Healing Through Accessing the Vertical 00:34:01 - The Mind's Influence on the Soul and Spirit 00:37:51 - Helping Special Souls in a Transition 00:41:09 - The Importance of Self-Knowledge and Connecting with Spirituality 00:44:41 - The Inner Self and Knowledge 00:48:34 - Healing Traumatic Events 00:51:52 - Native American Culture and Healing 00:54:50 - Sublimating Energy and Living from the Heart Chakra 00:57:37 - The Proposal, Engagement, Marriage, and Reception 01:01:05 - Healing and Wellness through Native American Traditions 01:04:23 - Holistic Therapies and Cultural Integration 01:07:36 - Mending the Nets 01:11:13 - The Importance of Water and Protecting the Environment 01:14:22 - The Future of Governance 01:18:01 - Embracing Unity and Overcoming Historical Struggles 01:21:35 - Being attuned to unseen intelligences 01:25:33 - Cousins in Culture and Intermarriage 01:28:54 - Peeling the Onion on Traumatic Events 01:32:31 - The Importance of Spiritual Awakening in the East 01:35:56 - Genetic Manipulation and Control of the Food Industry 01:42:49 - Clearing Genetic Lines for Healing 01:46:21 - Four Winds Wellness Organization

406. Jude Currivan Jul 05, 2017

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Jude Currivan, Ph.D., is a cosmologist, futurist, planetary healer, author, member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, and previously one of the most senior business women in the UK. She has a master’s degree in physics from Oxford University specializing in quantum physics and cosmology and a doctorate in archaeology from the University of Reading researching ancient cosmologies. She has travelled extensively, worked with wisdom keepers from many traditions and is a life-long researcher into the nature of reality and consciousness. She is the author of seven books, most recently The Cosmic Hologram (2017), and The Story of Gaia: The Big Breath and the Evolutionary Journey of Our Conscious Planet (2022) and is co-founder of WholeWorld-View. Websites: wholeworld-view.org judecurrivan.com Earlier books: CosMos: A Co-creator's Guide to the Whole World The 13th Step: A Global Journey in Search of Our Cosmic Destiny The 8th Chakra: What It Is and How It Can Transform Your Life The Wave : A Life Changing Journey into the Heart and Mind of the Cosmos Transcript of this interview. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Second BatGap interview with Jude Interview recorded July 1, 2017 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Jude Currivan 00:04:13 - Multidimensional Experiences and Communication with Thoth 00:07:54 - Validating Subtle Reality 00:11:48 - Engaging Multidimensionally and Consciousness Activation 00:15:41 - Inner Journeys and Divine Initiations 00:19:13 - Kundalini Experience and Siddhis 00:23:06 - Experiencing the Ordinary in the Extraordinary 00:27:00 - The Nature of Reality: Information as Fundamental 00:31:14 - The Nature of Physical Reality 00:35:03 - The Universal Algorithms of Existence and Evolution 00:39:00 - The Origins of Thermodynamics and Entropy 00:43:00 - The Individuation of Information Entropy 00:47:13 - The Evolving Universe and Cosmic Mind 00:51:14 - Healing Our Fragmented Perspectives 00:55:12 - The Need for a Holistic Understanding 00:59:03 - The Three Books of Unified Reality and Holograms 01:02:49 - The Holographic Principle and the Pixilation of Space-Time 01:06:50 - The Consciousness of the Universe 01:10:49 - The Relationship Between Earthquakes and Human Conflicts 01:15:05 - Manipulating Attention and the Power of Thoughts 01:19:03 - Harnessing the Impulses of Intelligence 01:23:17 - The Multidimensionality of Realities and Attractor Basins 01:27:24 - The Cosmic Intelligence and the Holographic Worldview 01:31:20 - Supernormal Phenomena and the Holographic Nature of the Universe 01:35:08 - The Universe Observing Itself 01:38:30 - The Simplicity of the Universe 01:41:51 - Effortlessness and Going with the Flow 01:45:24 - The Purpose of the Universe and the Existence of Life 01:49:23 - The Choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough 01:53:11 - The Flickering of the Old and New Systems 01:57:03 - Wrapping Up with Jude Save

10. Christopher Roberts Mar 07, 2010

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Based on this 2010 interview for Buddha at the Gas Pump, Christopher Roberts is a spiritual seeker who experienced a profound awakening around that time. Growing up in Peoria, Illinois, Christopher explored a wide array of religious and spiritual traditions, from paganism and Gnosticism to Zen Buddhism and “A Course in Miracles.” This diverse background shaped a complex belief system focused on enlightenment and spiritual progress. Christopher’s pivotal shift came after reading an interview with “James” from Wingmakers.com, featured on ProjectCamelot.com. The content deeply challenged and ultimately dismantled his previously held beliefs, leaving him without a clear spiritual paradigm. Rather than causing confusion, this abrupt loss of certainty brought Christopher a sense of peace, spontaneity, and heart-centered living. He describes letting go of the intellectual pursuit of enlightenment and embracing a more intuitive, trust-based approach to life, where synchronicities and supportive connections began to appear regularly. At age 26 and as a student at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, Christopher found community among like-minded spiritual explorers. His practices included forgiveness (especially inspired by A Course in Miracles), meditation, and attention to intuition. Christopher’s shift led him from relying on external teachers to accepting full responsibility for his spiritual path. He embraced spontaneity, followed where his intuition led, and trusted that life would support him without the need for constant control or struggle. He emphasizes that his awakening is not a final state of enlightenment but a significant, lasting change in perspective and way of being. He advocates respect for each individual's unique path and stresses the importance of yielding to one’s own readiness for transformation. Christopher embodies a journey of moving from intellect to heart, seeking from external authority to inner guidance, and control to trust and flow. Article mentioned by Christopher, which help trigger his awakening. Transcript of this interview Interview Recorded 2/3/2010. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Spiritual awakenings and shifts with Christopher Roberts 00:02:53 - Questioning Beliefs and Finding Peace in Not Knowing 00:05:21 - The Crumbling of Belief Systems 00:07:35 - Self-Referral and Spiritual Evolution 00:09:43 - Seeking Acceptance and Validation 00:11:59 - Abrupt Shifts and Emotional Turmoil 00:13:52 - Evolving and letting go of struggle 00:15:17 - Synchronicity in Meeting Friends 00:16:53 - An Unexpected Midnight Drive to Chicago 00:18:39 - Spontaneity and Alignment in Life 00:20:49 - Paganism and Eastern Philosophies 00:23:05 - Shifting Reality through Forgiveness and Apology 00:25:21 - Confrontation on the Road 00:27:25 - A Intense Encounter and the Power of Forgiveness 00:29:32 - A Series of Coincidences 00:31:39 - Finding my Spiritual Home at MUM 00:33:49 - Spiritual Development and Literature Appreciation 00:36:03 - The Giant Trust Exercise 00:38:18 - Trusting the Flow of Life 00:40:33 - Trusting Intuition and Feeling Supported 00:42:45 - The Subtle Feeling of Creativity 00:45:07 - The Illusion of Struggle and the Power of Trust 00:47:11 - Letting Go of Control 00:49:31 - Spiritual Practices and Preparation for Transition 00:51:31 - Friction in Imposing Practices 00:53:20 - Spiritual Laziness and Responsibility 00:55:26 - Shifts and Transformations in People's Lives 00:57:27 - The Universal Attributes of Awakening 00:59:13 - Remarkable Inner Shifts 01:01:14 - The Spiritual Renaissance and the Year 2012 01:02:59 - Appreciation and Next Steps

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