001. The Fosters

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". Summary and Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 10/7/2009. Interview with Mary Foster YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Special Community of Fairfield, Iowa and Beyond 00:02:26 - Overcoming Skepticism and Misconceptions of Spiritual Awakening 00:04:23 - Introduction to the Show 00:06:24 - Meeting George and a Spiritual Awakening 00:08:41 - The Dome Dogs and Group Commitment 00:10:28 - Childhood Fascination and Spiritual Awakening 00:12:50 - Attracted to Meditation and the Pursuit of Reality 00:14:28 - The Brightness and Clarity with TM Meditation 00:15:57 - Introduction to "Awakenings" radio show 00:18:15 - Teaching Transcendental Meditation 00:20:27 - Remarkable Experiences along the Way 00:22:05 - Unity Consciousness and the Shift 00:24:15 - The Shift to Silence as Identity 00:25:54 - An Amazing Experience 00:27:30 - The self-defining concept 00:28:25 - The Infinite Consciousness and Labels 00:29:48 - The Moment of Realization 00:31:52 - Accepting All Parts of Myself 00:33:59 - Revealing the Silence Within 00:35:39 - Mary's Awakening Experience 00:38:10 - The Revelation of Ultimate Truth 00:40:12 - The Beautiful Void 00:41:42 - Recognizing the Infinite Silence 00:43:52 - Fulfillment Beyond Accomplishments 00:45:38 - The Quality of Stillness 00:47:16 - The Unshakeable Happiness 00:49:11 - Experiencing Infinite Silence 00:51:11 - The Fourth State of Consciousness 00:53:20 - The Role of Spiritual Practice 00:55:16 - Identifying with the Boat 00:56:47 - Discovering Your True Self