Philip Weber had a successful 35-year career as an executive in the hospitality industry. A member of Paramahansa Yogananda’s Self-Realization Fellowship since 1999, Phil is known for his highly ecumenical outlook, holding a deep appreciation for many of the world’s spiritual traditions and teachings, and often affirming his Guru’s adage: “Truth is one, paths are many.”

Currently retired and residing in Carlsbad, California, Phil prefers a quiet, contemplative life. He is not a spiritual teacher and has no online or social media presence. For Phil’s book announcements, please go to his editor’s website.

Books:

Grace Happens: An Awakening of Consciousness

Reflections of Consciousness: Essays on the Journey of Awakening and the Nature of Reality

To Contact Phil please go the "Connect" page of his editor's website.

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Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded June 16, 2024.

YouTube Video Chapters:

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

00:04:18 - The Joy of Helping Others

00:07:40 - The Birthright of Spiritual Awakening

00:11:10 - The Illusion of Point A and Point B

00:14:43 - The Journey of Awakening

00:19:15 - A Drunk on Energy: The Awakening

00:22:56 - Finding My Guru at Barnes and Noble

00:26:05 - The Infinite Possibilities of Awakening

00:29:22 - A Shift in Career Satisfaction and the Discovery of Wayne Dyer and Alan Watts

00:32:48 - Exploring Different Teachings

00:36:46 - Walking for Grounding and Safety

00:40:47 - Finding Help in Adyashanti's Talks

00:45:10 - Exploring Different Spiritual Paths

00:49:23 - Intensive Kriya Practice for Karma Mitigation

00:52:43 - The Fan Blades Stopping

00:56:30 - The Fulfillment of Awakening

01:00:42 - Awakening to Being Okay with What Is

01:04:35 - Not Letting Sports Ruin Your Day

01:08:30 - The Perfection of Suffering

01:12:31 - The Beauty of Life and Mystical Experiences

01:15:38 - Grateful Indifference and Mystical Experiences

01:20:02 - Profound Mystical Experience and Removal of an Astral Parasite

01:24:19 - Astral Entities and Energy Feeding

01:28:24 - The Glowing Orb of Energy

01:32:40 - Exploring Different Paths to Awakening

01:36:01 - The Short Path vs. Progress in Spiritual Growth

01:38:59 - Surrender and the Debate on Free Will

01:42:50 - Understanding God and Conscious Awareness

01:47:28 - A Conversation about Writing and Books

01:50:43 - The Changing Relationship with the Guru