Bernard Carr is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy at Queen Mary University of London. As an undergraduate, he read mathematics at Cambridge University and for his Ph.D. he studied the first second of the Universe, working under Stephen Hawking. He was elected to a Fellowship at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1975, and in 1980 spent a year traveling around America as a Lindemann Fellow before taking up a Senior Research Fellowship at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge. In 1984 he was awarded the Adams Prize, one of the UK’s most prestigious mathematical awards. In 1985 he moved to Queen Mary and he became a Professor there in 1995. He has also held Visiting Professorships at various institutes in America, Canada, and Japan. His professional area of research is cosmology and astrophysics and includes such topics as the early universe, black holes, dark matter, and the anthropic principle. He is the author of around 300 papers and the books Universe or Multiverse? and Quantum Black Holes. He is also very interested in the role of consciousness as a fundamental rather than incidental feature of the Universe. In particular, he is developing a new psychophysical paradigm linking matter and mind which accommodates normal, paranormal, and mystical experiences. He also has a long-standing interest in the relationship between science and religion, especially Buddhism, having been the coholder of a grant from the Templeton Foundation for a project entitled “Fundamental Physics, Cosmology and the Problem of our Existence". He is President of The Scientific and Medical Network and a former President of the Society for Psychical Research.

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Interview recorded July 24, 2022

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump with Rick Archer

00:06:07 - The Three Books that Awakened My Interests

00:11:41 - The Origins of the Anthropic Principle

00:17:09 - Fine Tunings in Physics

00:23:05 - The Number of Fundamental Constants in Physics

00:28:41 - The Fine Tuning and Theology

00:34:21 - The Changing Nature of Science

00:39:47 - The Possibility of Primordial Black Holes as Dark Matter

00:44:55 - The Possibility of Life in Different Universes

00:50:31 - The Complexity Principle and the Hierarchy of Complexity

00:56:20 - The Origin of Order in the Universe

01:01:49 - The Existence of a Pre-Big Bang Mind

01:07:31 - God's Presence in the Universe

01:12:42 - The Limits of Physics and Mathematics

01:17:57 - Anomalies in the Standard Big Bang Model

01:23:32 - Indirect Evidence of Fine Tuning and Containment of Superintelligence

01:29:02 - Primordial Black Holes and Astronomical Observations

01:34:07 - Connecting Science, Spirituality, and Psychical Research

01:39:55 - Expanding Physics to Accommodate Consciousness

01:45:51 - Expanding Science for Spirit

01:51:53 - The Possibility of Levitation

01:56:49 - Building a Bridge Between Mind and Spirit

02:01:56 - The Reconciliation of Science and Religion

02:07:34 - The Human Psyche and Probing Reality

02:13:03 - Exploring the Mysteries of Reality

02:18:26 - Extra dimensions and their implications

02:23:55 - Hyperspatial Higher Dimensions and Consciousness

02:29:40 - The Perception of Time and Consciousness

02:34:51 - The Nature of Consciousness and Self-Identity

02:40:09 - The Programmer of the Simulation

02:44:54 - Wrapping up the Topics

In 2014, I awakened to the realization that being aware is my true nature. The experience of just being aware without the identity of a person who is aware was at once exhilarating and disorienting. This simple but profound realization transformed my experience of life to one of effortless being. A wonderful result of this awakening is a lasting peace that transcends all experience. In this awakened sense of pure being, the physical body is experienced as an objective sense of being, and the mind is experienced as an objective sense of knowing. There is no longer the need for an individual identity as a person who ​is living life. There is only awareness and the experience of the objective sense of awareness in various forms of expressions. The illusion of a person being aware of objects dissolved and was replaced with a pervasive sense of joy and freedom.

Before 2014, my life was based on the story of a woman named Victoria Ukachukwu who is a trained scientist with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and is a divorced mother of two daughters. All of my experiences derived from this core identity. Over time, this identity became very limiting and questions about God and the nature of reality began to arise. Science offered no satisfactory answers nor did the Catholic religion in which I was raised. In 2010 I discovered the teachings of non-duality. In particular, the teachings of Mooji and Rupert Spira. In 2012, I went to my first ​retreat with Rupert Spira and came away with more questions. It was not until June 2014 when I went to a second retreat with Rupert Spira that all questions dissolved with the recognition of my true nature.

Subsequently, in 2019, I discovered the timeless teaching of Joel Goldsmith which further reaffirmed and expanded my burgeoning understanding of spiritual principles that illuminate the nature of being.  In his book, The Master Speaks, Joel Goldsmith reminds us that the Truth of being is eternal regardless of how many different ways it is presented. Consciousness is the creative principle of life. Consciousness is the eternal truth of being. In my experience, being aware or Awareness Itself is our true nature and our only purpose. It is Absolute.

Victoria's email address

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Interview recorded July 16, 2022

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Background

00:04:36 - Growing up Catholic and questioning belief in God

00:09:15 - The Bookstore Encounter and Meditation Journey

00:13:21 - Being More and Doing Less

00:17:29 - Discovering Rupert Spira

00:22:53 - Exhilaration and a sense of being aware

00:28:01 - The Nature of Being and Pure Awareness

00:33:17 - The simplicity of realizing true nature

00:38:09 - The Secret of Harmonious Living in the Bible

00:42:54 - Unity of All Beings

00:47:18 - The Presence of God and Harmony

00:52:13 - The Power to Overcome

00:56:56 - Right Action and Restoring Peace

01:00:36 - A Near-Drowning Experience

01:04:19 - The Limits of Tools and Identity

01:09:59 - The Personal and Universal Self

01:14:19 - The Illusion of Separation

01:18:00 - The Power of Clarification

01:22:25 - Elevating the Level of Consciousness

01:26:48 - The Release of Identity

01:31:27 - Seeking the Kingdom of God

01:35:43 - The Fear of Contagion and the Vaccine

01:40:34 - The Eternal Nature of Being

01:45:33 - Integration and Belief Systems in Psychology

01:49:39 - The Master-Student Relationship

01:54:25 - Freedom from Negative Emotions

01:59:15 - Addressing from a Place of Power and Compassion

02:03:26 - The Two I's and the Conscious Realization of God

02:08:51 - The Power of Stillness and Self-Realization

02:12:51 - Rupert's Teachings and Intellectual Rigor

02:16:23 - Farewell to the Team

Stephen Doetsu Snyder began meditating daily in 1976. he has practiced since in the Zen tradition as well as extensive practice in Theravada Buddhism. he is a lineage Zen teacher as well as a lineage Theravada teacher. He was also influenced by Diamond Heart teachings and practices.

He combines the ancient Buddhist heart practices with awakening practices of the Zen tradition into a heartfelt journey of realization and embodiment.

Books:

Demystifying Awakening: A Buddhist Path of Realization, Embodiment, and Freedom

Buddha's Heart: Meditation Practice for Developing Well-Being, Love, and Empathy

Practicing the Jhanas: Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw

Website: awakeningdharma.org

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Interview recorded July 10, 2022

YouTube Video Chapters:

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

00:04:03 - The Importance of Heart Practices in Zen

00:07:34 - Dropping the Sense of Self and Transcending Identity

00:11:16 - The Importance of Stability and Trust in Spiritual Experiences

00:14:43 - The Nature of the Absolute

00:18:25 - The Importance of Direct Experience in Understanding

00:21:47 - Different Teachings on God and Jesus

00:25:08 - Levels of Realization

00:28:37 - The Journey of Self-Realization and Integration

00:31:54 - The Importance of Ethical Behavior in the Spiritual Community

00:35:24 - Addressing Doubts and Hierarchy

00:38:38 - Integrating Spirituality and Law

00:42:00 - The First Awakening: A Satori Experience

00:45:24 - The Progress of Personal Growth

00:48:54 - The Experience of the Absolute

00:52:26 - Overdoing Meditation and the Need for Balance

00:56:11 - Concentration and Jhana Factors

00:59:17 - Releasing Effort and Deepening Meditation

01:02:33 - Exploring Different Paths and Awakening Experiences

01:05:58 - Retreating and Progressive Practices

01:09:25 - Progression of Practice and Integration of Personal Issues

01:12:59 - The Need for Personal Work and Practice

01:16:20 - Difference between prana rising and Kundalini rising

01:19:41 - Resistances to Awakening

01:23:08 - Fear and Shifts in Consciousness

01:26:25 - Balancing Heart Practices and Awakening Practices

01:29:55 - The practice of innate goodness meditation and journaling

01:33:16 - Working with the Inner Critic and Therapist Recommendations

01:36:32 - The Shift in Consciousness

01:39:42 - Retreats and Personal Journey

01:43:03 - Zen Jazz and Life's Improvisations

Clare Goldsberry has been a life-long student of religion and spiritual traditions. Having been reared Protestant Christian, her goal was to study for the ministry after completing her BA in Journalism at Arizona State University. However, a few semesters into those studies in a cooperative study program with Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, CA), she was called away into the study of Buddhism.

For the past 27 years, she has been engaged in the practice of Buddhism, as well as the study of Hinduism, Gnosticism, Theosophy, philosophy (from the ancients to modern philosophers), and modern Christian religions. She has even added the study of Quantum physics to the mix after noticing that modern quantum ideas parallel those of Buddhism as the science of mind.

She has always followed her inner voice, as it is that call that is the true call on her path. She teaches classes on all of those topics and tries to encourage people to follow their inner light/voice and not to be led astray. The questions are always more important than the answers, as she tells her students.

Website: claregoldsberry.com

Books:

The Illusion of Life and Death: Mind, Consciousness, and Eternal Being

The Teacher Within: Finding and Living Your Personal Truth: Finding and Living Your Personal Truth

A Stranger in Zion

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Interview recorded July 2, 2022

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Clare Goldsberry

00:03:41 - Learning from Brent's Illness

00:07:51 - Remembering Death

00:11:30 - The Mystery of Different Opportunities

00:15:21 - The Meaning and Purpose of Karma

00:19:23 - The Intelligence of the Universe

00:23:24 - Guardian Angels and Grace in Life

00:27:06 - The Search for Answers Outside Oneself

00:30:31 - Believing in Leaders and Having All the Answers

00:34:24 - Excommunicated from the Church

00:38:01 - The Importance of Discernment in Beliefs and Truth

00:41:34 - Reincarnation in the Judeo-Christian Tradition

00:45:24 - Making Choices in Life

00:49:14 - Embracing the Twists and Turns in Life

00:52:56 - The Chinese Farmer Story and Embracing All Perspectives

00:56:12 - Why We Don't Know How to Die

01:00:00 - Attachment and the Fear of Death

01:03:21 - Reincarnation and Beliefs in India

01:07:27 - Quantum Physics and Creating Reality

01:10:46 - Making a Difference in Your Practice

01:14:13 - The Possibility of Transcending Suffering

01:17:47 - Non-attachment and Letting Go

01:21:34 - Grief to Growth and Finding Meaning

01:25:02 - A Shift in the World

01:28:42 - The Buddha's Awakening

01:32:25 - The Dying Process and Embracing Death

01:36:14 - Loving without Attachment

01:40:04 - Letting Go of Attachments and Embracing Fulfillment

01:43:42 - Living Life on Your Own Terms for the Time You Have

01:47:12 - Reflections on Aging and Death

01:50:03 - Farewell in Phoenix

Penny Sartori became interested in death and dying early in her nursing career after a connection she developed while caring for a dying patient in the ICU. That event motivated Penny to question what happens when we die and this led to Penny undertaking a long-term study to investigate the near-death experiences of patients in ICU.

Penny worked as a nurse for 21 years and currently lectures at the nursing department of Swansea University.

Website: drpennysartori.com

YouTube Channel

Books:

The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences: How Understanding NDEs Can Help Us to Live More Fully

The Transformative Power of Near-Death Experiences: How the Messages of NDEs Can Positively Impact the World

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Interview recorded Sunday, June 26, 2022

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Dr. Penny Sartori

00:03:50 - Reflections on Death and Near-Death Experiences

00:07:09 - The Disconnection from Nature and Primal Selves

00:10:38 - Long-term Impacts of Near-Death Experiences

00:14:00 - Impact of Near-Death Experiences

00:17:23 - The Purpose of Near-Death Experiences

00:20:36 - Beings from Higher Dimensions

00:23:58 - Medications and Near-Death Experiences

00:27:01 - The Importance of Understanding Near-Death Experiences

00:30:10 - After Effects of Near-Death Experiences

00:33:34 - Unexplainable Experiences during Near Death Experience

00:36:39 - Heightened State of Awareness during Unconsciousness

00:39:51 - Profound healing experiences through altered state of consciousness

00:42:57 - A Profound Understanding of Quantum Physics

00:46:11 - Consciousness as a Transmitter or Receiver

00:49:30 - Different Experiences of Consciousness

00:52:57 - Out-of-body experiences and consciousness after death

00:55:48 - Wisdom of Ancient Traditions

00:58:56 - Experiencing the Life Review

01:01:53 - The Profound Effect of Actions on Individuals

01:05:00 - Tactile and Auditory Experiences in NDEs

01:07:59 - The Challenges of Verifying Out-of-Body Experiences

01:11:03 - Near-Death Experiences and Perspective Shifts

01:13:49 - Distressing Near-Death Experiences

01:17:08 - Heavenly and Hellish Realms

01:20:32 - Pleasant Experiences of Dying

01:24:22 - Visited by Deceased Loved Ones During the Dying Process

01:28:20 - The Transformative Potential of Near-Death Experiences

01:32:28 - Transformative Experiences and Helping Others

01:36:29 - Messages and Symbols After Death

01:39:57 - Near-Death Experience and Empowering Communities

Shambhavi is the spiritual director of Jaya Kula, a nonprofit organization offering opportunities to learn and practice in the traditions of Trika Shaivism and the Dzogchen. She has also studied meditation with teachers in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions. Her root Guru is Anandamayi Ma.

Shambhavi emphasizes direct encounters with the wisdom of the heart through the more explicitly devotional teachings and practices of Trika Shaivism and Dzogchen. In addition to offering teachings in spiritual practice and view, Shambhavi is a trained jyotishi and diviner. At one time, Shambhavi taught at Northwestern University. She left academia in 2004 in order to devote herself to practice, writing, and teaching in her spiritual traditions.

Websites:

jayakula.org

timemedicine.org

Bio Site

Facebook group where people can get the Zoom log in info for Thursday and Sunday satsangs.

Books (Author page on Amazon)

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Interview recorded June 20, 2022

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump and Jaya Kula

00:03:39 - Esoteric Connections and Studying Different Traditions

00:07:39 - Meeting Anandamayi Ma

00:11:55 - Encountering Divine Intelligence

00:16:35 - The Artistry of Limitation and Release from Suffering

00:21:13 - The Intimate Relationship with a Teacher

00:25:27 - The Role of a Teacher in Spiritual Practice

00:29:08 - The Friend: A Guiding Wisdom

00:33:04 - The Round World vs the Flat World

00:37:09 - Continuous Learning and Refinement in Wisdom Traditions

00:41:24 - The Direct Path vs the Progressive Path

00:45:34 - Sticking with a Spiritual Practice

00:49:33 - The Misunderstanding of Instant Enlightenment

00:53:38 - Contentment and Yearning

00:57:06 - The Privilege of Spiritual Practice (feat. Shambhavi)

01:01:11 - The Nature of Self and God

01:04:54 - Vrittis: Patterns of the Mind

01:08:34 - Shaktipat and Transmission of Enlightenment

01:12:38 - Science Fiction and Channeling Experiences

01:16:36 - The Revelation of Devotion and Integration

01:20:52 - Exploring the realms of science and spirituality

01:24:41 - The Intersection of Science and Spirituality

01:28:18 - The Journey to Spiritual Awakening

01:32:22 - The Connection between the Cosmic Heart and the Individual Heart

01:36:29 - Satsang and the Grand City of Manifest Life

01:40:23 - Living Without View

01:44:38 - The Nature of Reality in Trika Philosophy

01:48:19 - The Nuanced View of Illusion in Advaita Vedanta

01:52:11 - The Immanence of the Divine

01:55:57 - The Surprises of Spiritual Practice

01:59:46 - The Reality of the Experience

Suresh Ramaswamy is a transformational teacher and visionary entrepreneur passionate about igniting and catalyzing the transformation of humanity. He is the author of Just Be: Transform Your Life and Live as Infinity, the recipient of many awards, including the Nautilus book award and the International Soul-Bridge Body-Mind-Spirit award.

With his background as an electrical engineer and technology executive, Suresh brings an inspired yet pragmatic approach to elevating consciousness on our planet. Held in high regard by people around the world, Suresh’s light-filled presence, and guidance awakens them to their innermost essence.

Websites:

sureshramaswamy.org

radiantfield.org

YouTube Channel

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Interview recorded June 12, 2022

YouTube Video Chapters:

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

00:04:24 - Lucid Dreams and Patterns of Light

00:08:46 - Crystal Clear Bliss

00:12:55 - Vibratory Connection and Devotion

00:17:13 - Exploring Action and Inaction

00:21:13 - Recognizing the Tendencies Within Us

00:25:29 - The Experience of Lightning Consciousness

00:29:41 - The Beauty of Subtle Awakening

00:33:56 - Conversations with Ordinary Spiritually Awakening People

00:38:01 - Cultivating Higher Consciousness and the Experience of Light

00:42:22 - Different Descriptions of Enlightenment

00:46:28 - The Multidimensional Nature of Light

00:49:58 - Beingness and the Field of Pure Silence

00:53:29 - Action in Inaction

00:57:01 - Beings of Light

01:00:58 - The Integration of Outer and Inner Perception

01:05:05 - Fluidity and Mobility

01:09:17 - The Role of Practices in Spiritual Growth

01:13:38 - Recognition and Respect for Various Practices in Vedanta

01:17:59 - Striving vs Surrender in Meditation

01:21:53 - The Importance of Balancing the Inner Circuit

01:26:30 - The Universal Nature of Grace and Perception

01:30:36 - Melting into the Soft, Energetic Field

01:35:10 - The Danger of Chasing Altered States

01:39:18 - Overcoming Impediments and Asking for Grace

01:43:39 - The Journey of Evolution and Desires

01:48:12 - The Journey of Evolution

01:52:20 - Reconnecting with Infinity and Relationships

01:56:57 - Letting Go and Expanding Consciousness

02:01:31 - Seizing the Opportunity for Progress

02:05:36 - Wrapping Up and Upcoming Interviews

Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and social visionary. He has an MBA in business and an MA in economic history  He has worked as a senior staff member of the Presidential Commission on the American Future, and a senior social scientist co-authoring numerous studies of the long-range future for clients such as the President’s Science Advisor; the National Science Foundation; and others. Duane has also co-founded three non-profit organizations working for media accountability and citizen empowerment. He received the Peace Prize of Japan, the Goi Award, in recognition of his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture.” Duane is the Co-director of the Choosing Earth Project.

His books include:

Choosing Earth: Humanity's Journey of Initiation Through Breakdown and Collapse to Mature Planetary Community

"The Living Universe: Where Are We? Who Are We? Where Are We Going?";

"Promise Ahead: A Vision of Hope and Action for Humanity's Future";

"Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich"; and

"Awakening Earth: Exploring the Evolution of Human Culture and Consciousness" (Also available as a free download on Duane's site.)

He co-authored the book "Changing Images of Man" with Joseph Campbell and other scholars.

In addition, Duane has contributed chapters to twenty-three books and has published more than a hundred major articles.

Websites:

choosingearth.org

duaneelgin.com

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First interview with Duane

Interview recorded June 4, 2022.

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Duane Elgin

00:04:06 - The Time of Profound Transition

00:08:03 - The Top Environmental Problems: Selfishness, Greed, and Apathy

00:11:49 - Three Pathways for the Future

00:16:31 - A Time of Great Transition

00:20:54 - The Opportunity of This Time

00:25:20 - The Invitation of Transformation and Transition

00:29:20 - The Ecology of Consciousness

00:34:05 - The Aliveness of the Universe

00:38:03 - The Extraordinary Journey of Living in a Living Universe

00:42:09 - The Zooming Powers of 10 and our Connection to the Universe

00:45:29 - The Aliveness of the Universe: A Transition in Perception

00:49:23 - The Function of the United Nations

00:53:35 - The Power and Consequences of Social Media

00:57:18 - Mobilizing Our Capacities for Transformation

01:01:05 - The Devastating Times Ahead

01:04:57 - A Rush of Migration and Learning from Trauma

01:09:03 - Progression and Resistance

01:12:47 - Tapping into our Inner Resources

01:16:16 - The Miracles of Life, Consciousness, and Communication

01:20:30 - The Importance of Curiosity and Understanding Others

01:24:07 - Reconciliation and the Right to Life

01:27:58 - The Power of Recontextualization and Communication

01:32:21 - Averting the Danger of Lack of Conscious Attention

01:35:38 - The Importance of Community

01:39:36 - The Economic Hurricane and the Unraveling

01:43:30 - The Potential Consequences and Preparation for Disruptions

01:47:10 - The Shift towards Vegetarianism

01:50:56 - Finding Your True Gifts

01:54:12 - The Unraveling of Big Structures and Systems

01:57:34 - Setting Reminders for Upcoming Interviews on BatGap

Karen V. Johnson is a graduate of Georgetown Law Center (J.D.), a former Fulbright Scholar in Afghanistan, and holds Masters Degrees in Public Health and Public and International Affairs (MPH, MPIA). Karen is a retired federal administrative law judge who practiced criminal and energy law for more than 30 years. She also is a former U.S. Army officer, Major, USAR (inactive). Karen was personally trained by Alberto Villoldo, and is faculty at the Four Winds Society and a Master Practitioner of Energy Medicine. She has trained extensively in the techniques of Illumination, Soul Retrieval, Extractions of Energies and Entities, Divination, and Death Rites. Living Grieving: Using Energy Medicine to Alchemize Grief and Loss is her first book.

Website: karenjohnson.net

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Interview recorded May 28, 2022

YouTube Video Chapters:

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

00:05:21 - Finding Comfort in Belief of Life After Death

00:09:08 - Life After Death

00:13:05 - Communicating with Subtle Beings

00:16:51 - The Old Man in the Basement and Childhood Experiences+

00:20:32 - Orchestrating the Unfolding of Events

00:24:17 - The Journey of Grief

00:28:36 - Providing Help in Grief and Isolation

00:32:15 - Ceremony and Healing Practices

00:36:38 - Finding Meaning in Regrets and Life Experiences

00:41:25 - The Journey of Ben's Difficulties

00:44:59 - Struggles and Loss

00:48:14 - Awakening to Other Realms

00:51:48 - Beings on the Other Side

00:55:38 - The Significance of Dream Time

01:00:08 - The Dangers of Isolation and Conspirituality

01:03:45 - The Eternal Self and the Purpose of Death

01:06:44 - The Revelations of Time

01:11:15 - The Science and Spirituality Interface

01:15:32 - Traveling the World and Pursuing Different Traditions

01:19:53 - Metaphors of Journey and Healing

01:23:57 - Working with Luminous Energy Fields

01:27:06 - Discovering a Path for Change

01:30:12 - The Feeling of Being Invisible

01:33:38 - Finding Your Personal Path to Meditation

01:37:05 - Embracing Diversity in Spirituality

01:40:24 - The Beauty and Complexity of the World

01:43:13 - Closet Believers in Woo Woo

01:46:54 - The Importance of Practicing Beauty

01:51:05 - The Beauty and Joy of Life

01:54:42 - Upcoming Interview with Delayed Author

Moshe Gersht is a sought out spiritual teacher in Jerusalem. A student of Torah, Kaballah, and Chasidus, he shares ancient mystical and philosophical wisdom in a way that is practical, relatable, and enjoyable.

For nearly a decade Moshe toured the states as the singer and songwriter for a popular Los Angeles-based rock band. Only two years after signing a record deal, Moshe had a spiritual awakening that sent him journeying to Jerusalem.

The next fourteen years were spent in the deep spiritual practice and in-depth study of Torah. Today, Moshe seamlessly connects and expresses these fundamental spiritual ideas with universal principles of psychology, spirituality, and self-development. He understands the true nature of the human mind and our collective struggles and has devoted his life to helping people align with their purpose, peace, and inner joy.

In 2021 Moshe released his Wall Street Journal bestselling spiritual book titled It's All The Same To Me: A Torah Guide To Inner Peace and Love of Life, which Deepak Chopra has called "a contribution to the world's enlightenment."

A free sample of his book can be downloaded from his website: moshegersht.com

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Interview recorded May 22, 2022

YouTube Video Chapters:

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

00:03:29 - In Theory and YouTube's Popularity

00:06:21 - A Deep Success Beyond Externalities

00:09:54 - A Shift in Life's Direction

00:12:37 - The Oneness and Duality of Existence

00:18:04 - The Opportunity of Life

00:23:20 - The Trajectory of Positive Human Evolution

00:26:19 - Shakespeare and the Contrast of Comedies and Tragedies

00:28:55 - Finding Peace in Any Circumstance

00:31:54 - The Teen Years and the Search for Connection

00:34:12 - Finding the Goodness in Humanity

00:36:53 - The Clarity and Truth of Life Before Birth

00:39:27 - The Ne-ra-nkha-i and the Five Elements of the Soul

00:42:48 - The Integration of Science and Spirituality

00:45:51 - The Marriage of Science and Spirituality

00:49:02 - The Potential of Turning Around and Returning to Greatness

00:52:27 - Contemplating the Vastness of Space and the Significance of the Small

00:56:47 - Reflection and Peaceful Perspective

01:03:02 - The Profundity of Amma's Atmosphere

01:08:59 - Discovering the Intellectual Side of Torah

01:14:56 - Deep Meditation and Kabbalistic Practices

01:21:08 - Juggling Work and Family Life

01:24:18 - The Shift and the Desire to Understand and Share Life's Depth

01:27:55 - Teaching and the Physiology of Flow

01:31:21 - Robin Williams and Humor

01:34:58 - The Teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

01:41:00 - The Power of Appreciation and Meditation

01:46:15 - Teaching on All Levels

01:52:01 - Meditating on the Water Within You

01:59:59 - Finding Awakening in Special Places

02:08:21 - Sources for Further Reading