001. The Fosters - a podcast by Rick Archer

When I recorded this first interview, my intention was to produce a radio show, so this is the pilot for that.

I started this interview by reading a prepared introduction to the series, which at the time I was calling"Awakenings".

Transcript of this interviewInterview recorded 10/7/2009.

Interview with Mary FosterVideo and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.


YouTube Video Chapters:00:00:00 - The Special Community of Fairfield, Iowa and Beyond
00:02:26 - Overcoming Skepticism and Misconceptions of Spiritual Awakening00:04:23 - Introduction to the Show
00:06:24 - Meeting George and a Spiritual Awakening00:08:41 - The Dome Dogs and Group Commitment
00:10:28 - Childhood Fascination and Spiritual Awakening00:12:50 - Attracted to Meditation and the Pursuit of Reality
00:14:28 - The Brightness and Clarity with TM Meditation00:15:57 - Introduction to"Awakenings"radio show
00:18:15 - Teaching Transcendental Meditation00:20:27 - Remarkable Experiences along the Way
00:22:05 - Unity Consciousness and the Shift00:24:15 - The Shift to Silence as Identity
00:25:54 - An Amazing Experience00:27:30 - The self-defining concept
00:28:25 - The Infinite Consciousness and Labels00:29:48 - The Moment of Realization
00:31:52 - Accepting All Parts of Myself00:33:59 - Revealing the Silence Within
00:35:39 - Mary's Awakening Experience
00:38:10 - The Revelation of Ultimate Truth00:40:12 - The Beautiful Void
00:41:42 - Recognizing the Infinite Silence00:43:52 - Fulfillment Beyond Accomplishments
00:45:38 - The Quality of Stillness00:47:16 - The Unshakeable Happiness
00:49:11 - Experiencing Infinite Silence00:51:11 - The Fourth State of Consciousness
00:53:20 - The Role of Spiritual Practice00:55:16 - Identifying with the Boat
00:56:47 - Discovering Your True Self

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