Ian 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
Summary and Transcript of this interview
Interview recorded 2/2/2013
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