Stephen D'Amico is a spiritual teacher, mystical poet, and author. At age 22, Stephen went through a profound spiritual transformation that culminated in a permanent realization of his true nature. Since then his life has been devoted to understanding the spiritual path from an evolutionary perspective and helping others reconnect with their true nature to help bring about a global awakening in human consciousness. The main way he does this is through the direct transmission of the enlightened state of being, which connects others with their own true nature.

In the past, Stephen has worked in the field of conflict resolution and restorative justice as a mediator, facilitator, trainer, and project leader for youth social action groups. He has also taught at both the elementary and high school levels, focusing on the special needs of students with learning disabilities. Currently, he and his wife, Aniko, run Millwood Melt, a lively grilled cheese restaurant in their beloved community of Leaside, in Toronto. Customers and students playfully refer to Stephen as "the grilled cheese guru."

When not feeding bodies, Stephen lives and breathes to feed souls. He currently hosts transformational gatherings/satsang and offers individuals enlightened guidance and support via phone, Skype, or in person. He is the author of two books:

The Incredible State of Absolute Nothingness: A Personal Account of Spiritual Enlightenment

Heaven on Earth: A Guide to Enlightenment & Human Unity.

Website: stephendamico.com

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Summary and Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded 7/23/2017

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump

00:05:04 - Losing Connection to True Nature

00:10:06 - Lucid dreaming and maintaining awareness

00:14:39 - Childhood Spiritual Experiences

00:19:42 - The Practice of Witnessing

00:24:18 - Witnessing and Subtle Beings

00:28:52 - Beings from the Intermediate Realm

00:33:32 - Transitioning into teenage years

00:37:47 - Exploring Human Sexuality and Selfless Service

00:41:10 - Providing for Others

00:45:31 - The Perennial Search for Happiness

00:49:05 - Dissolving into the Voidness

00:53:41 - The Immersion in Bliss and Realizations

00:58:03 - A Radical Self-Change

01:01:45 - Detached State during Physical Work, Ascending and Descending

01:05:08 - Taking on Cosmic Stress

01:08:36 - The Perspective of Choice and Free Will

01:12:28 - Evolution and Freedom of Choice

01:16:07 - The Desire to Escape from the Body

01:19:22 - The Importance of Sentience and Reverence for Food

01:22:58 - The Process of Discovering the Ability to Channel Energies

01:26:51 - The Mechanics of Enlightenment

01:29:56 - The Maturing Soul and Outward Behavior

01:34:08 - The Transformation into the Non-Dual State

01:38:35 - The Transformation of Self

01:41:54 - The Net of Indra and Interconnectivity

01:46:27 - Agreement on the Mystery of Existence

01:50:35 - Distinguishing True Realized Beings from Fake Gurus

01:54:26 - Scrutinizing and Challenging Facades

01:57:42 - A Dream Come True

02:00:43 - Subscribe and Stay Updated

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