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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

Philip Weber had a successful 35year career as an executive in the hospitality industry. A member of Paramahansa Yogananda’s SelfRealization 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. Therefore, any comments or inquiries for Phil should be made through 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