160. Ian Wolstenholme

ian725mIan Wolstenholme is an ordinary man who randomly awakened to the realized space in 1969. The assimilation of this process continues to this day, Ian was not transformed into a god or bestowed with remarkable powers. His consciousness was expanded to include the viewpoint from which the human condition could be examined and revealed to be as it is. Ian came to see the extent of our conditioning and the way in which this set of meanings govern life as it is lived. The massive false interpretations continue to be implanted as beliefs into the personalities of every being alive today.

Realized space is freedom from belief and meaning and provides a mature acceptance of what is.

This is not an easy place to live.

Ian’s book: Emotional Hostage: Negotiate Your Freedom

Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded 2/2/2013

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

YouTube Video Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 – Awakening to Realized Space
  • 00:03:29 – The Spectacular Event
  • 00:06:12 – Fabrication of Consciousness and Imagery
  • 00:08:52 – Awakening and Expanded Perception
  • 00:12:08 – Awakening and Personal Preferences
  • 00:15:12 – Expansion of Consciousness and the Absence of Suffering
  • 00:18:15 – The On/Off Nature of Consciousness
  • 00:21:37 – The Active Participation of the Seer
  • 00:25:12 – The Maturing of the Seer
  • 00:28:34 – The Self as a Cooperative Relationship
  • 00:32:10 – Discovering Your Genuine Needs
  • 00:35:20 – The Harmony and Intelligence of the Body
  • 00:38:33 – Discovering Inner Harmony
  • 00:41:39 – The Concept of “Be Yourself”
  • 00:45:00 – Trusting Yourself in Decision-Making
  • 00:48:34 – The Will of God or Nature
  • 00:51:18 – The Absence of Guidance in Consciousness
  • 00:55:26 – The Complexity of Morality
  • 00:58:09 – The Power of Choice
  • 01:01:06 – The Value of Emotions and Self-Management
  • 01:04:17 – Finding the Balance between Letting Go and Taking Action
  • 01:07:58 – Individual Needs in Spiritual Practice
  • 01:10:42 – The Ordinary Lives of Spiritual Teachers
  • 01:13:39 – Ramana’s Spiritual Experience
  • 01:16:37 – Accepting All Parts of Yourself
  • 01:20:02 – Discovering the Seer Within
  • 01:23:29 – Choosing a Path of Happiness
  • 01:26:11 – The Seer and the Personality
  • 01:29:19 – A Conversation with Ian
  • 01:32:05 – Sharing Enlightenment Stories
  • 01:34:49 – One-on-One Inner Process Discovery