678. Emelie Cajsdotter

Emelie has Emelie Cajsdotterbeen working fulltime since 1995 with empathic communication with other species, non-hierarchal riding and handling of horses, alternative treatments such as acupuncture, homeopathy and herbal medicine. She has published three books on these subjects. She runs a school with mainly horses and other species for empathic interbeing. This school is a farm that is a sanctuary for around 170 animals of different species – not to mention plants and surrounding nature.

Books:

Website: friendsofmio.com

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Summary and transcript of this interview

Interview recorded March 5, 2023

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

YouTube Video Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 – Introduction to Emelie Cajsdotter and her work with animals
  • 00:06:47 – An Invisible Wall Removed
  • 00:12:33 – The Gap Between Personal Gain and Common Reality
  • 00:18:23 – The Visionary Potential of Horses
  • 00:24:35 – The Struggle Between the Ego and the Soul
  • 00:30:18 – The Love for Existence
  • 00:36:25 – Ego and the Dehumanization of Others
  • 00:42:31 – The Spiritual Path and the Cycle of Life
  • 00:48:31 – The Balance of Life and Death
  • 00:54:22 – The Experience of Being a Mosquito
  • 01:00:14 – The Journey to Enlightenment
  • 01:06:04 – Conversations with Animals
  • 01:11:59 – Communication with Plants
  • 01:18:03 – Transitioning to an Enlightened Society
  • 01:24:11 – The Birth and Rebirth of the Individual
  • 01:30:35 – The Journey of Life and Death
  • 01:36:33 – Cultivating Compassion and Connection with Animals
  • 01:42:23 – The Longing of Those Who Cannot Come
  • 01:48:09 – Creating a Non-Judgmental and Safe Environment
  • 01:54:15 – Giving and Receiving in Artistic Work
  • 02:00:12 – The Circular Nature of Life and Reincarnation
  • 02:05:25 – Reaching out for Help in Difficult Times
  • 02:10:28 – Conversations with Animals and the Power of Influence

677. Seán ÓLaoire

Sean O’LaoireFr. Seán ÓLaoire was born in Ireland and earned a B.Sc. degree (major in Mathematics) from the National University of Ireland. Ordained a catholic priest in 1972, he spent 14 years working in Kenya. He is multi-lingual and has an M.A. and Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology; he is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice. He is co-founder and the Spiritual Director of a non-denominational community called “Companions on the Journey” based in Palo Alto. He is the author of five books and co-author of a sixth:

  1. “Ukweli ni Nini?” (What is truth?) – written and published in Swahili in 1983
  2. Spirits in Spacesuits – A Manual for Everyday Mystics”- published in 2003
  3. Souls on Safari” – published in 2006 – Translated into German in 2007
  4. A Sensible God” – published in 2008
  5. Why? What Your Life Is Telling You about Who You Are and Why You’re Here” – published in 2013 (with Matthew McKay, PhD and Ralph Metzner, PhD) – Translated into Korean in 2015
  6. Setting God Free: Moving Beyond the Caricature We’ve Created in Our Own Image” – published in 2021

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Interview recorded February 25, 2023

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

YouTube Video Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 – Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump. Mythology and ‘Thin Places’ 
  • 00:06:40 – The Wisdom of Proverbs in Different Cultures
  • 00.09:00 Trying to domesticate God 
  • 00:12:16 – The Cycle of Knowledge and Ignorance
  • 00:17:39 – The Disadvantages of Incarnation
  • 00.23:20 Transformation of Consciousness 
  • 00:23:46 – Ineffective Structures and People’s Transformation
  • 00:29:20 – The Rural Electrification Scheme in Ireland
  • 00:34:51 – The Invitation to Self-Transcendence
  • 00:40:08 – The Complexity of Existence
  • 00.41:15 Karma and Pre-conception Contracts 
  • 00:45:44 – Pulling Life Over the Cliff
  • 00:51:22 – The Purpose of Incarnations
  • 00:56:54 – Understanding Karma and Destiny
  • 01:00:45 The Science of Spirituality 
  • 01:02:47 – Reincarnation in Christianity
  • 01:08:15 – The Three Axes of Spiritual Awareness and Metrics in Spirituality
  • 01:14:12 – The Constraints of the Scientific Method
  • 01:20:35 – The merge of science and spirituality
  • 01:26:15 The Global Awakening 
  • 01:26:24 – Awakening to Powerful Spiritual Experiences
  • 01:31:56 – Confrontation and the 80:20 Rule in Spiritual Teachings
  • 01:37:49 – The Types of Civilizations and Our Current State
  • 01:43:41 – The Role of Healing Modalities in Personal Growth
  • 01:43:54 Healing Trauma 
  • 01:49:43 – The End of Reincarnation?
  • 01:55:22 – Separating from Narcissists
  • 01:56:34 The Trifurcation of Homo Sapiens Sapiens
  • 02:00:41 – Forming Community and Overcoming Superiority
  • 02:06:17 – The Unity of All Life
  • 02:12:18 – Communicating with Animals

676. Lissa Friedman

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.

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Interview recorded February 4, 2023.

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

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