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