When I recorded this first interview, my intention was to produce a radio show, so this is the pilot for that.
I started this interview by reading a prepared introduction to the series, which at the time I was calling “Awakenings”.
Interview recorded 10/7/2009.
Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.
YouTube Video Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – The Special Community of Fairfield, Iowa and Beyond
- 00:02:26 – Overcoming Skepticism and Misconceptions of Spiritual Awakening
- 00:04:23 – Introduction to the Show
- 00:06:24 – Meeting George and a Spiritual Awakening
- 00:08:41 – The Dome Dogs and Group Commitment
- 00:10:28 – Childhood Fascination and Spiritual Awakening
- 00:12:50 – Attracted to Meditation and the Pursuit of Reality
- 00:14:28 – The Brightness and Clarity with TM Meditation
- 00:15:57 – Introduction to “Awakenings” radio show
- 00:18:15 – Teaching Transcendental Meditation
- 00:20:27 – Remarkable Experiences along the Way
- 00:22:05 – Unity Consciousness and the Shift
- 00:24:15 – The Shift to Silence as Identity
- 00:25:54 – An Amazing Experience
- 00:27:30 – The self-defining concept
- 00:28:25 – The Infinite Consciousness and Labels
- 00:29:48 – The Moment of Realization
- 00:31:52 – Accepting All Parts of Myself
- 00:33:59 – Revealing the Silence Within
- 00:35:39 – Mary’s Awakening Experience
- 00:38:10 – The Revelation of Ultimate Truth
- 00:40:12 – The Beautiful Void
- 00:41:42 – Recognizing the Infinite Silence
- 00:43:52 – Fulfillment Beyond Accomplishments
- 00:45:38 – The Quality of Stillness
- 00:47:16 – The Unshakeable Happiness
- 00:49:11 – Experiencing Infinite Silence
- 00:51:11 – The Fourth State of Consciousness
- 00:53:20 – The Role of Spiritual Practice
- 00:55:16 – Identifying with the Boat
- 00:56:47 – Discovering Your True Self
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