Based on this 2010 interview for Buddha at the Gas Pump, Christopher Roberts is a spiritual seeker who experienced a profound awakening around that time. Growing up in Peoria, Illinois, Christopher explored a wide array of religious and spiritual traditions, from paganism and Gnosticism to Zen Buddhism and “A Course in Miracles.” This diverse background shaped a complex belief system focused on enlightenment and spiritual progress.
Christopher’s pivotal shift came after reading an interview with “James” from Wingmakers.com, featured on ProjectCamelot.com. The content deeply challenged and ultimately dismantled his previously held beliefs, leaving him without a clear spiritual paradigm. Rather than causing confusion, this abrupt loss of certainty brought Christopher a sense of peace, spontaneity, and heart-centered living. He describes letting go of the intellectual pursuit of enlightenment and embracing a more intuitive, trust-based approach to life, where synchronicities and supportive connections began to appear regularly.
At age 26 and as a student at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, Christopher found community among like-minded spiritual explorers. His practices included forgiveness (especially inspired by A Course in Miracles), meditation, and attention to intuition. Christopher’s shift led him from relying on external teachers to accepting full responsibility for his spiritual path. He embraced spontaneity, followed where his intuition led, and trusted that life would support him without the need for constant control or struggle.
He emphasizes that his awakening is not a final state of enlightenment but a significant, lasting change in perspective and way of being. He advocates respect for each individual's unique path and stresses the importance of yielding to one’s own readiness for transformation. Christopher embodies a journey of moving from intellect to heart, seeking from external authority to inner guidance, and control to trust and flow.
Article mentioned by Christopher, which help trigger his awakening.
Transcript of this interview
Interview Recorded 2/3/2010.
YouTube Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Spiritual awakenings and shifts with Christopher Roberts
00:02:53 - Questioning Beliefs and Finding Peace in Not Knowing
00:05:21 - The Crumbling of Belief Systems
00:07:35 - Self-Referral and Spiritual Evolution
00:09:43 - Seeking Acceptance and Validation
00:11:59 - Abrupt Shifts and Emotional Turmoil
00:13:52 - Evolving and letting go of struggle
00:15:17 - Synchronicity in Meeting Friends
00:16:53 - An Unexpected Midnight Drive to Chicago
00:18:39 - Spontaneity and Alignment in Life
00:20:49 - Paganism and Eastern Philosophies
00:23:05 - Shifting Reality through Forgiveness and Apology
00:25:21 - Confrontation on the Road
00:27:25 - A Intense Encounter and the Power of Forgiveness
00:29:32 - A Series of Coincidences
00:31:39 - Finding my Spiritual Home at MUM
00:33:49 - Spiritual Development and Literature Appreciation
00:36:03 - The Giant Trust Exercise
00:38:18 - Trusting the Flow of Life
00:40:33 - Trusting Intuition and Feeling Supported
00:42:45 - The Subtle Feeling of Creativity
00:45:07 - The Illusion of Struggle and the Power of Trust
00:47:11 - Letting Go of Control
00:49:31 - Spiritual Practices and Preparation for Transition
00:51:31 - Friction in Imposing Practices
00:53:20 - Spiritual Laziness and Responsibility
00:55:26 - Shifts and Transformations in People's Lives
00:57:27 - The Universal Attributes of Awakening
00:59:13 - Remarkable Inner Shifts
01:01:14 - The Spiritual Renaissance and the Year 2012
01:02:59 - Appreciation and Next Steps