Know Thyself E170 - Dr. John Churchill: The 7 Stages of Awakening (and How Consciousness Evolves)
62 snips
Nov 4, 2025 
Dr. John Churchill, a transpersonal psychologist with a rich background in Tibetan Buddhism, discusses the evolving nature of consciousness and the Bodhisattva path. He shares insights on the seven stages of the heart-mind, emphasizing love as a critical developmental stage. John explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern psychology, touching on emotional healing, community building, and the impact of AI on our collective fate. His reflections offer a unique map for personal awakening and transformation for the benefit of all beings.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Humanity At A Mythic Transition
- Humanity is at an evolutionary transition where old cultural timings are ending and a new age is emerging.
- Artificial intelligence acts as a mythic 'fire' that reveals our imaginations and forces a choice of direction.
Love As A Developmental Stage
- The necessary evolutionary shift is into a developmental stage dominated by love, wisdom, and trustworthy intuition.
- Individual journeys into heart-centered refuge align with a macrocosmic process toward destiny rather than fate.
Defining The Heart-Mind
- Bodhicitta or 'heart-mind' unites feeling and knowing and parallels concepts like Christ consciousness.
- The heart-mind is the soul's awakening that evolves consciousness across lifetimes and species.
