Buddha at the Gas Pump

Rick Archer
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Apr 15, 2021 • 0sec

594. Lisa Rose

All I ever did was emphatically declare, “I want to know God, NOW!”  It wasn’t long before I was fast-tracked into a reality I didn’t know existed, an inner world full of extraordinary gifts and ultimately liberation of the mind.  I’d stumbled upon a pamphlet that outlines a formula to regenerate one’s human race consciousness to Divine Consciousness, like a reboot, by calling forth into one’s mind higher, more universally aligned modes of Being.  That pamphlet became my bible, my book of living, and thru contemplative practice expanded the I AM presence within, attracting that which is stable, immutable Principle into my self-consciousness.  The art of surrender as put forth by Ramana Maharshi played a huge role along the way, although at the time I had little clue who he was. The regeneration occurred in February 2016, followed by three full years of Bliss, a state of Consciousness I am convinced is that of a newborn.  I wallowed in that cocoon, integrating the expansion that I sometimes felt might never end!!! until the desire emerged to step back out into the world.  A two-year investigation of kundalini life energy, universal consciousness, and fractal/plasma physics has continued my evolving perception and experiences.  The real fun has truly begun, my book of living has become my Book of Life! Lisa's Facebook page Books mentioned during the interview: From Existence to Life - account of Lisa's experience mentioned in the interview. Mind’s Silent Partner, Dr. James Porter Mills (free PDF) James Porter Mills Collection Three Books: From Existence to Life: The Science of Self Consciousness; Mind’s Silent Partner; A New Order of Meditation (The Esoteric Collection) (physical books) The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi Holy Spirit's Interpretation of the New Testament: A Course in Understanding and Acceptance - Regina Dawn Akers The Teachings of Inner Ramana - Regina Dawn Akers Healing; the Handbook: Life-changing guide for practitioners or for self-healing - Ken Graydon The Scientific Basis of Integrative Medicine, Second Edition Book Review:  The Scientific Basis of Integrative Medicine, Len Wisneski & Lucy Anderson Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded April 10, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:06:16 - An Unexpected Experience 00:11:52 - Telepathic Communication with Ramana Maharshi 00:17:20 - Three years of contemplation and Kundalini energy struggles 00:22:47 - Surrendering to the Kundalini Energy 00:28:08 - Bliss and the Falling Away 00:33:43 - Bliss and Detachment 00:38:02 - The Journey to Understanding Consciousness 00:42:03 - The Importance of Evidence and Religion in Consciousness Transformation 00:45:54 - Consciousness Regeneration and the Kundalini Awakening 00:50:07 - Living in Fear 00:54:46 - Heart-Brain Coherence and Universal Cosmic Coherence 00:58:54 - Understanding our True Nature and Well-being 01:02:58 - The Power of Understanding and Experience 01:06:59 - Binaural Beats and Spiritual Practice 01:10:58 - The Power of Consciousness 01:14:36 - Striving for Pure Intention 01:18:07 - Kundalini Energy and its Activation 01:22:05 - Tapping into the Power of Kundalini 01:25:56 - Organizing Zoom Meetings and Sharing on Facebook 01:29:49 - Claiming your true identity as infinite and eternal 01:33:46 - Claiming Your True Identity 01:37:33 - The Power of Self-Inquiry 01:41:35 - Words of Wisdom from Nisargadatta 01:45:37 - Surrendering to the Divine Consciousness 01:49:26 - The Importance of Meditation 01:53:21 - The Evolution of Yoga and Contemplation 01:57:18 - The Concept of Conscious Immortality 02:01:13 - Regeneration of Consciousness and Self-Healing 02:05:33 - The Importance of the Pineal Gland and Integrative Medicine 02:09:05 - Conclusion and Next Guests
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Apr 10, 2021 • 0sec

593. Ameeta Kaul

Ameeta was born and raised in Mumbai India and recalls two predominant family themes which influenced her formative years: intellectual curiosity and devotion to God. She was educated and conditioned to aspire to conventional success, which pursuit dominated the first three decades of her life. She consciously experienced the first stirrings of her deepest yearning following the cancer diagnosis and subsequent death of her father in 1999. Questions opened up in her like "What is life?", "What is death?", and "What is going on?". From then on, Life orchestrated a series of events and experiences which placed her and nurtured her, on an overt spiritual journey. The major influences along the way were Ken Wilber, Byron Katie, and Adyashanti. It was with Adya that she finally found what she was looking for, in terms of his spiritual guidance which has always resonated in her being, in terms of his living example which continues to inspire her, and most especially in terms of what those two brought alive and online within her. What she now sees clearly is that it was the Heart Sutra teaching of Emptiness is Form and Form is Emptiness, which is the meta-story of her life and existence. In 2017 she received her Soul name of Moving Mountain in Taos. And this opened a new facet on her journey, where she experienced deep communion with Nature and a tangible connection with Goddess. Ameeta’s path has been gradual and studded with many life-altering realizations, which illuminated her self-knowledge, and which continue to translate into how she lives and relates in the world. She likes to say she is eternally a work-in-progress. Over the years she has been sharing her experience with small groups and coaching spiritual seekers one on one. Now she is called to share her message more broadly through Moving Mountain Academy. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded April 3, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:42 - Spiritual influences in India 00:08:32 - A U-turn in My Career 00:12:24 - An Interview with Adya 00:16:30 - Letting go of fear 00:20:30 - The Journey of Being Prepared 00:24:33 - The Shift in Sovereignty during Enlightenment 00:28:29 - Recognition of Sovereignty and Shifts 00:32:27 - The Journey Towards Embodiment 00:36:51 - Embracing Emptiness and Form 00:40:53 - Fullness and Emptiness 00:45:10 - The Merge of Inner and Outer Realms 00:49:19 - Innovation and Integration in Spirituality 00:53:16 - The Developmental Process of Awakening 00:57:25 - The layers of fear that exist within us 01:01:17 - Fear of Life and Its Implications 01:05:26 - The Power of Saying Yes and No 01:09:51 - Hating the Other Side 01:14:16 - Life's Experiment in Human Form 01:18:36 - A Shift in Consciousness 01:22:32 - A Yearning for Deep Spiritual Connection 01:26:38 - Connecting with our True Potential 01:30:45 - Going Beyond Rationality 01:34:49 - The Integration of Experience 01:38:45 - The correlation between health and spirituality 01:42:50 - The Flow of Life and Individual Sovereignty 01:46:45 - Exploring Science and Spirituality 01:50:58 - The Marvelous Opportunity of Boundaries and Boundlessness 01:54:46 - Moving Mountain Academy 01:57:59 - Thanks to the Volunteers 02:00:50 - Music
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Mar 29, 2021 • 0sec

592. Richard Rohr

Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province. He is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation and academic dean of the CAC’s Living School. An internationally recognized author and spiritual leader, Fr. Richard teaches primarily on incarnational mysticism, non-dual consciousness, and contemplation, with a particular emphasis on how these affect the social justice issues of our time. Podcast: Another Name for Every Thing A few of Fr. Rohr's 30+ books: The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe Every Thing Is Sacred: 40 Practices and Reflections on the Universal Christ The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Disorder, Reorder Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded March 27, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:10 - The Vast Universe and the Universal Christ 00:04:02 - Jesus and the Universal Concept of the Christ 00:06:22 - The Cosmic Notion of Christ 00:08:33 - A New Cosmology and Universalizing Jesus' Message 00:10:49 - The Small Box of Religion 00:12:54 - The Marvel of Intelligence and Creativity 00:14:53 - Caring for Creation and Social Justice 00:16:54 - Saving the Worms 00:18:55 - Changing Notions of God 00:21:12 - The Exclusionary Nature of Theology 00:23:18 - The Journey from Order to Re-order 00:25:41 - Embracing Polarities and Diversities 00:28:05 - The breadth of freedom and social order 00:30:00 - Love God and Do What You Want 00:32:15 - The Changing Grand Canyon 00:34:20 - The Multifaceted Nature of Causality 00:36:39 - The "Father Wound" and the Atonement 00:38:50 - The Transformation of Religion 00:40:46 - The Healing Environment of the Prison System 00:42:09 - The Loneliness and Cutthroat Nature of Prison Life 00:43:36 - The Communion of Saints 00:45:22 - The Interconnectedness of Humanity and Collective Consciousness 00:46:55 - The Fall and Autonomy 00:48:33 - The Fall and the Wounded Condition 00:50:02 - The Happy Fault and the Rediscovery of Non-Duality 00:51:36 - Great Love and Great Suffering 00:53:19 - The Power of Love and Suffering 00:54:53 - Jesus's justice strategy 00:56:29 - Solidarity vs Sacrifice 00:58:19 - Dipping into the Ocean of Richard Rohr
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Mar 22, 2021 • 0sec

591. Rabbi Rami Shapiro

A Jewish practitioner of Perennial Wisdom, Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award–winning author of over thirty-six books on religion and spirituality. He received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion and holds a PH.D. in religion from Union Graduate School. A rabbinic chaplain with the USAF for 3 years, a congregational rabbi for 20, and a professor of religious studies for 10, Rabbi Rami currently co-directs the One River Foundation, is a Contributing Editor at Spirituality and Health magazine, and hosts the magazine’s bi-weekly podcast, Essential Conversations with Rabbi Rami. Website: rabbirami.com Books: Recovery―The Sacred Art: The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice (The Art of Spiritual Living) Holy Rascals: Advice for Spiritual Revolutionaries Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent: Sacred Teachings―Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Illuminations) The World Wisdom Bible: A New Testament for a Global Spirituality Surrendered―The Sacred Art: Shattering the Illusion of Control and Falling into Grace with Twelve-Step Spirituality (The Art of Spiritual Living) Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded March 14, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:06 - Introductions and Background 00:05:41 - Transitioning to Buddhism and Zen Rabbi 00:08:31 - The Resurrection of the Mother and the Collapse of Civilization 00:12:30 - Three Scenarios for the Future 00:16:06 - Shifting Consciousness and the Fourth Alternative 00:19:40 - The Hugging Saint, Amma 00:22:36 - Mistaken Identity 00:26:22 - The Life-Changing Power of Meditation 00:29:55 - The Delicate Balance of Humility and Spiritual Practice 00:36:09 - The Yearning for God 00:40:13 - The Four Points of Awakening in Judaism 00:44:12 - The Fallibility of Teachers and Their Teachings 00:47:28 - Spirituality and the Behavior of Spiritual Teachers 00:51:52 - The Tribal Jingoism of Judaism 00:56:16 - Facing the Fear of Death 01:01:42 - Perspectives on Reincarnation 01:05:59 - The Ego and Reincarnation 01:09:44 - The Limitations of Perception and Consciousness 01:13:28 - Out-of-Body Experiences and the Survival of Consciousness 01:16:26 - The Essence of Spiritual Development 01:20:10 - Developing Practices on all Dimensions 01:24:07 - Experiencing Divine Mother Manifestations 01:28:03 - Communing with Lady Wisdom (Chochma) 01:33:14 - The Essential Non-Duality 01:37:40 - Shifting modes of functioning and integration 01:42:59 - The Allure of Salt, Sugar, and Fat 01:47:49 - Holy Rascals and Mystics of History 01:53:47 - Embracing the Dark Side of Consciousness 01:58:51 - Embracing the Dark Side 02:02:26 - Farewell and Thanks
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Mar 14, 2021 • 1h 47min

590. Theresa Cheung

Theresa Cheung was born into a family of spiritualists. She has a Masters degree from Kings College, Cambridge, and has written numerous bestselling dream, angel, afterlife, ritual, and spiritual titles and Encyclopedias, including two Sunday Times top 10 bestsellers. She has been a guest on Russell Brand's Under the Skin and Coast to Coast AM and featured in numerous newspapers and media. A few of Theresa's books: The Truth about Angels: Decoding the secret world and language of the afterlife The Dream Dictionary from A to Z Dream Decoder: 60 Cards to Unlock your Unconscious (Interpret Archetypal Symbols from your Dreams) 21 Rituals to Change Your Life: Daily Practices to Bring Greater Inner Peace and Happiness The Premonition Code: The Science of Precognition, How Sensing the Future Can Change Your Life The Afterlife is Real Website: theresacheung.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded March 6, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:10 - Spirituality as a Scientific Enterprise 00:09:31 - Scientists and the Paranormal 00:14:03 - Pushing the Boundaries: Science vs Spirituality 00:18:26 - The Awakening of Dreaming and the Lockdown Dream Phenomenon 00:23:03 - The Profoundness of Dreams 00:27:32 - Interpreting Symbolic Dreams 00:32:03 - The Power of Lucid Dreaming 00:36:25 - The Fourth State of Consciousness 00:41:03 - The Power of Dreams 00:44:30 - In Your Dreams Podcast 00:48:25 - Emphasizing the Ordinary 00:52:03 - Exploring Mediumship 00:55:53 - The Danger of Following False Gurus 00:59:51 - The Intoxicating Need to Follow and Be Told What to Do 01:03:25 - The Existence of Unseen Realms and Angels 01:07:16 - Angels Within 01:11:02 - The Return to Self-Love 01:14:36 - Perception of Angels and Spiritual Equality 01:18:22 - The Practice of Meditation 01:22:15 - Inner and Outer Alignment 01:26:17 - The Importance of Asking Questions and Growth through Open-Mindedness 01:29:50 - The Mystery of Life 01:33:42 - The Peaceful Release of Death 01:37:44 - Life Review and Forgiveness 01:41:22 - The Power of Forgiveness and Psychic Cats 01:45:14 - Laughed at for Believing in Psychic Abilities 01:49:24 - Entertaining Conversations and Recommendations 01:53:06 - The Seductive Power of Belonging 01:57:03 - From Goofballs to Spiritual Interviews
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Mar 8, 2021 • 0sec

589. Raymond Schumann

Raymond Schumann is a fifth-generation carpenter with a high school education. A Roman Catholic upbringing left him sexually repressed. Adolescence left him a Soldier of Christ gone AWOL. In his twenties, he learned about dissociative disorder. The theory explained much. Help was not thick on the ground and ripe in the pod. Not in those days. A shrink who claimed to treat multiple personalities endangered his career. Schumann was on his own. He named the self who thwarted his desires Holdfast. Schumann knew spiritual consciousness was essential to healing. That only made things worse. He’d watched guru after roshi disgrace themselves. There was nothing to trust there. The more he sought healing, the worse Holdfast trashed him. Eventually, Schumann was desperate enough to say, “This has to get better. I don’t care what it costs. This has to get better.” At that instant, he suffered a Kundalini awakening. Never trust a Goddess. She opened the door to a year of hell. A year leading to ego death. A year leading to nondual awareness. Things only got worse from there. If you would like to contact Raymond, here's his email address. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded February 28, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:46 - The Self and Spiritual Consciousness 00:05:20 - Exploring Spiritual Interests in Youth 00:08:29 - The Self that Thwarted Desires 00:12:35 - The Impact of Kundalini Awakening on Daily Life 00:17:07 - Naming the Inner Drives "Holdfast" 00:21:35 - The Wrecking Ball of Kundalini 00:27:27 - Losing the Ego and Sense of Self 00:32:18 - The localized quality of experience and the ego construction 00:36:35 - The Role of Language in Human Existence 00:41:06 - The Evolution and Development of Ego 00:45:43 - The Complexity of the Ego and Ego Death 00:51:52 - The experience of self-recognition 00:56:25 - Liberation from Ego Holons 01:02:41 - Lack of Free Will 01:07:01 - First Do No Harm and Meeting Swami Muktananda 01:10:35 - Variables and the Flow of Shakti 01:13:39 - Meeting Bubastis 01:16:20 - The Cat with Psychic Inflation 01:19:10 - The Wisdom Download and Preparation 01:22:36 - Understanding the Clue 01:25:55 - The Risks of Playing with Powers 01:29:24 - The Chakra System and Ego Death 01:33:50 - The Importance of Writing Things Down 01:37:08 - The Power of Journaling and Meditation 01:41:30 - The Torture of Holdfast 01:45:30 - The Presence of God in Our Lives 01:48:39 - The meaning of "beyond the PALE" 01:53:53 - The Potential Impact of Spiritual Awakening and Transformation 01:58:18 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information 02:00:46 - Farewell and Thank You
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Feb 28, 2021 • 0sec

588. Bruce Greyson

Bruce Greyson, M.D., is the Chester F. Carlson Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences and Director Emeritus of the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia. He was one of the founders of the International Association for Near-Death Studies, and for 27 years edited the Journal of Near-Death Studies. Dr. Greyson majored in psychology at Cornell University, received his medical degree from the SUNY Upstate Medical College, and completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Virginia. He practiced and taught psychiatry at the University of Michigan and the University of Connecticut, where he was Clinical Chief of Psychiatry, before returning to the University of Virginia 25 years ago. Dr. Greyson’s research for the past four decades has focused on the aftereffects and implications of near-death experiences. He is co-editor of The Near-Death Experience: Problems, Prospects, Perspectives, co-author of Irreducible Mind: Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century, and author of After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond. Website: brucegreyson.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded February 26, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:19 - The Transformational Power of Near-Death Experiences 00:07:33 - Transformative Effects of Near-Death Experiences 00:10:48 - Leaving the Body and Near-Death Experiences 00:14:08 - Mystical Experiences and Cultural Interpretations 00:17:35 - The Possibility of Consciousness Beyond the Brain 00:21:00 - NDEs and the Subtle Body 00:24:20 - The Relativity of Reality 00:27:59 - The Friendly Universe and Near-Death Experiences 00:31:41 - Investigating Near-Death Experiences 00:35:14 - Parachutes and the Non-existence of Evidence 00:38:40 - The Absurdity of Religious Fundamentalism 00:42:13 - Near Death Experiences and Suicide 00:45:51 - Exploring the Hypothesis of Chemicals in the Brain 00:49:34 - The Question of How It Is Happening 00:53:20 - The Mind and the Subtle Body 00:57:05 - Near-death experiences and the existence of angels 01:00:36 - Reliving Past Actions and Gaining Perspective 01:04:11 - Choices after a Near Death Experience 01:07:38 - The Effects of Near-Death Experiences on Behavior and Perspective 01:11:00 - Multiple Lives and Higher Dimensions 01:14:41 - Eddington's Eclipse Experiment and Einstein's Response 01:18:26 - Science and Spirituality Collaborating 01:22:01 - Time Perception in Near-Death Experiences 01:25:30 - Remarkable Recoveries and Unexplained Phenomena 01:28:59 - Neuroplasticity and Brain Functions 01:32:31 - Evidence of Real Near-Death Experiences 01:36:04 - The Perception of God in Near-Death Experiences 01:39:24 - Peer Groups for Near Death Experiencers 01:42:49 - Living Ethically and Productively 01:46:46 - Farewell and Goodbye
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Feb 18, 2021 • 0sec

587. Sebene Selassie

Sebene Selassie is a teacher, author, and speaker who explores the themes of belonging and identity through meditation, creativity, and spirituality. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Washington DC, she began studying Buddhism 30 years ago as an undergraduate at McGill University where she majored in Comparative Religious Studies. She has an MA from the New School where she focused on race and cultural studies. For over 20 years, she worked with children, youth, and families nationally and internationally for small and large not-for-profits. Now she teaches classes, workshops, and retreats regularly and is one of the most popular teachers on the Ten Percent Happier app. Sebene is a three-time cancer survivor of Stage III and IV breast cancer. Her first book "You Belong: A Call for Connection" is published by HarperOne. Website: sebeneselassie.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded February 14, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:56 - Belonging and Not Belonging 00:07:43 - The Mystery of Existence and Belonging 00:11:31 - Vyavaharika Satya: The Transactional Reality 00:15:08 - The Delusion of Separation 00:18:51 - The Power of Being a "Weirdo" 00:22:47 - Mainstream Acceptance of Meditation and Contemplative Practices 00:26:44 - Rocks are People 00:30:47 - Epistemocide: The Legacy of Indigenous Spiritual Practices 00:34:39 - Spirituality and Trust in the Present Moment 00:38:36 - Developing Discernment and the Importance of Community 00:42:54 - Fragmentation within Communities 00:46:28 - The Rise of Interest in Meditation 00:49:57 - A New Era of Spiritual Awakening 00:54:03 - The Power of Nature and Mystical Possibilities 00:58:22 - Nature's response to our predicament 01:02:02 - Spirituality in Refugee Camps 01:05:51 - Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity 01:09:39 - Breaking Habits and Reconnecting 01:13:28 - Awakening through Meditation 01:17:14 - Longing for Connection 01:21:20 - Knowing and Loving Yourself 01:25:25 - The Elements Practice: Earth, Water, Fire, Air 01:28:41 - Akasha and Modern Physics 01:32:47 - Wisdom of Living a Long Life 01:36:09 - Healing from Trauma and Supporting Students with Social Emotional Problems 01:39:58 - Embracing Diversity and Learning from Other Cultures 01:43:38 - Broadening Our Understanding 01:47:34 - Moving towards unbounded love 01:51:18 - Connecting with Sebenesellassie.com 01:54:51 - Upcoming Conversations and Thank Yous
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Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 47min

586. Cynthia Bourgeault, 2nd Interview

Cynthia Bourgeault, a modern-day mystic and Episcopal priest, dives deep into the imaginal realm, describing it as an objective dimension that intersects our reality. She discusses training subtle perception not for personal glory but for planetary service. The conversation explores concepts like imaginal causality, the relationship between personal inner work and greater coherence, and the idea that love acts as a counter-entropic force in the universe. Cynthia emphasizes the importance of discernment and integrity in spiritual growth, offering actionable hope for cultivating a deeper, more connected life.
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Feb 2, 2021 • 0sec

585. Doug Scott

Doug Scott, LCSW, works as a mental health counselor in his private practice in Dallas, Texas.  After graduating from college in 1997, he served as an international volunteer for two years in Bluefields, Nicaragua. This intense experience changed his life and he returned to the US to pursue graduate studies in clinical social work and pastoral ministry at Boston College. The nexus of spirituality and psychology have always intrigued Doug since childhood and he brings this sensibility to his counseling practice. Doug grew up Catholic and was always drawn to the mystical lineage within this belief system.  He had experiences with Jesus, Mary, and angels at an early age. He was also secretly attracted to all things paranormal and would spend many hours reading topics such as reincarnation, ufology, OBE’s, NDE’s, ghosts, ESP, pyramids, and other areas. One evening in 2013, he felt a presence that invited him to listen to a Buddhist chant, which came as a surprise since, at that time, he had not explored other faith systems. He was guided to listen to Om Mani Padme Hum and as the chant unfolded, Doug saw a golden dew overshadow him and activate him in a way that was new.  This marked the next chapter in Doug’s life. A few months later, Doug was led to the Law of One material and immediately saw that it provided the clearest, most undistorted, exploration of the Perennial Philosophy that he’d ever come across. It also cast a wide net to include all of the paranormal things that intrigued him and made it possible for him to put all of the different threads in his life together in one seamless garment. Since 2015, Doug has written a blog (cosmicchrist.net) that explores the synthesis of the Law of One material with mystical Christianity and psychology.  He sees his vocation in this lifetime as a bridge-builder between conventional concepts and cosmic metaphysics to help people who seek clarity, normalization, and validation for their own journeys. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded January 30, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:02 - Connection with Spiritual Beings 00:08:26 - The Higher Self and the Logos 00:13:40 - The Interconnectivity of the Universe and Logos 00:17:33 - Incorporating Meta-reality into Christianity 00:21:44 - Understanding our Union with God and Higher Consciousness 00:26:17 - Sixth Density and the Unity of Beings 00:31:04 - Resolving the Cognitive Dissonance of God's Omnipresence 00:35:32 - The Veil of Forgetting and the Catalyst for Growth 00:40:12 - The Veil of Forgetting and the Faculties of Faith 00:44:27 - The Ubiquitous Human Form 00:49:04 - Evolution and the Experience of Infinity 00:53:41 - The Chaos and Pressure of Fourth Density 00:57:56 - The Knowing on Some Level 01:02:09 - From Alien Encounters to Alcohol Recovery 01:06:24 - A Golden Dew of Energy: Exploring Spirituality 01:11:08 - Wanderers and Higher Densities 01:16:00 - Awakening to Spirituality and the Nature of Jesus 01:20:36 - Living in the Present Moment 01:24:54 - The pattern of dying and rising throughout the universe 01:30:21 - The Power of Holding Liminal Space 01:35:19 - Fourth Density Awakening and Social Justice 01:39:16 - Tools for Living Third Density Well 01:43:51 - Colors and Levels of Consciousness 01:47:39 - Loyalty and Conformity in Blue Culture 01:51:41 - The Birth of Social Justice Understanding 01:55:55 - The Emergence of Yellow Consciousness 02:00:34 - Exploring the Experience of Different Colors 02:04:41 - Levels of Consciousness: From Fifth Density to Coral 02:09:37 - Leo Gura and His Teachings 02:13:09 - Closing remarks and upcoming interviews

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