409. Stephen D’Amico - a podcast by Rick Archer

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

 Website: stephendamico.com
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Transcript of this interviewInterview recorded 7/23/2017

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


00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump00:05:04 - Losing Connection to True Nature
00:10:06 - Lucid dreaming and maintaining awareness00:14:39 - Childhood Spiritual Experiences
00:19:42 - The Practice of Witnessing00:24:18 - Witnessing and Subtle Beings
00:28:52 - Beings from the Intermediate Realm00:33:32 - Transitioning into teenage years
00:37:47 - Exploring Human Sexuality and Selfless Service00:41:10 - Providing for Others
00:45:31 - The Perennial Search for Happiness00:49:05 - Dissolving into the Voidness
00:53:41 - The Immersion in Bliss and Realizations00:58:03 - A Radical Self-Change
01:01:45 - Detached State during Physical Work, Ascending and Descending01:05:08 - Taking on Cosmic Stress
01:08:36 - The Perspective of Choice and Free Will01:12:28 - Evolution and Freedom of Choice
01:16:07 - The Desire to Escape from the Body01:19:22 - The Importance of Sentience and Reverence for Food
01:22:58 - The Process of Discovering the Ability to Channel Energies01:26:51 - The Mechanics of Enlightenment
01:29:56 - The Maturing Soul and Outward Behavior01:34:08 - The Transformation into the Non-Dual State
01:38:35 - The Transformation of Self01:41:54 - The Net of Indra and Interconnectivity
01:46:27 - Agreement on the Mystery of Existence01:50:35 - Distinguishing True Realized Beings from Fake Gurus
01:54:26 - Scrutinizing and Challenging Facades01:57:42 - A Dream Come True
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