001. The Fosters

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”.

Summary and Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded 10/7/2009.

Interview with Mary Foster

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