172. Anne Sermons Gillis - a podcast by Rick Archer

Anne Sermons Gillis started her spiritual pilgrimage at 4. She explored multiple avenues for self-realization and even though she experienced the mystical, traveled the world, lived her life’s calling and created an abundant physical world, she always returned to the doorstep of suffering. Through the use of metaphysics, she achieved her material goals by the age of 24 and found herself living the empty life of the American Dream. She renounced much of the material world and found that renunciation brought no better rewards than achievement. In her quest to alleviate human suffering she delved beneath the traditional ideas of happiness and spirituality to the core of reality. At age 49 she awakened to that which is beyond suffering.

Along the way, in 1984, she co-founded Connection Church (Center for Spiritual Growth) in Memphis, TN and served as the senior spiritual guide until 1998. She moved to Houston, Texas as a result of a strong inner urging. She met her mate two weeks after arriving and they married five years layer. They continue to live in the Houston area. Gillis is the founder of the EZosophy movement. Thousands continue to benefit from the principles of EZosophy. Her humor and frivolity set her aside from many teachers. She is sincere, but not serious. Gillis contends that life is not as hard as we make it; it is time to lighten up and enjoy life. “Our work and lives are an expression of love, not a chance to punish ourselves with relentless doing.”Gillis is the foremost expert on ease. She is an international speaker, minister, author, breath worker, and personal growth coach. Anne’s wisdom, humor, and exuberant presentation style make learning fun. Armed with years of experience in human dynamics, Gillis consistently delivers more than promised. She teaches people how to have accomplishment without struggle by presenting refreshing material that is immediately accessible. “Life is not meant to be a series of to-do lists punctuated by eating and sleeping,” says Gillis. Her approach to nondualism is called Radical Presence.

Anne's books:

Standing In The DarkEZosophy: The Art and Wisdom of Easy or at Least Easier Living
Offbeat Prayers for the Modern Mystic: Making Life Easier Through Innovative PrayerAnne's website

Transcript of this interview.Interview recorded 4/27/2013

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.YouTube Video Chapters:


00:00:00 - Awakening to the Beyond of Suffering00:04:03 - The Ever-Deepening Awakening Journey
00:07:36 - Authenticity and Integrity in Spiritual Teaching00:11:13 - Observing and Dissolving the Observer
00:15:07 - Expanding Consciousness and Ultimate Power00:19:05 - The Continuing Development of Awakening
00:22:41 - Incremental Awakening00:26:26 - The Battle with Insanity and Emotional Collapse
00:30:04 - The Importance of Emotional Support and Authenticity00:33:17 - The Art of Breakups and Authentic Responses
00:36:39 - Dealing with Relationship Addiction00:40:05 - The Continual Journey of Enlightenment
00:43:33 - Cosmic Awareness and States of Consciousness00:47:02 - Increasing Sensory Awareness
00:50:28 - Exploring Mindscapes00:54:21 - The Concept of Infinity
00:57:43 - Surrendering to the Flow 01:01:25 - Life as a Struggle and the Possibility of Letting Go
01:04:42 - Levels of Pain and Suffering01:08:03 - Awareness of Suffering in the World
01:11:26 - Finding Balance in Life01:14:48 - The Luxury of Being a Writer
01:18:01 - Finding Comfort in Prayer01:21:44 - The Profoundness of Reality
01:25:16 - Standing in the Dark: Embracing Spiritual Challenges01:28:46 - Afraid of Our Greatness
01:32:19 - Connecting with Others through the Internet01:35:58 - The Internet as a Reflection of Consciousness01:39:15 - The Power of Now
01:42:45 - The Essence of Reality and Presence

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