474. Bonnie Greenwell, 2nd Interview

Bonnie Greenwell Ph.D. is a transpersonal psychotherapist and non-dual teacher in the lineage of Adyashanti. After her kundalini awakening in graduate school, she wrote a dissertation and book on the kundalini process. In 2003 she met Adyashanti and experienced a deep shift in consciousness that led to editing his book "Emptiness Dancing" and an invitation to teach. She has worked as a mentor/guide for people in kundalini or awakening processes for over 30 years. Her 4th book is “When Spirit Leaps: Navigating the Process of Spiritual Awakening”. She was a founder and director of the Kundalini Research Network and has trained people internationally to work with spiritual emergence and understand kundalini phenomena. She believes the awakening of consciousness to Truth is a natural realization available to all who sincerely long for Self-Realization, and that kundalini is fundamentally a clearing and transformative energetic support for this process. She offers webinars and consultations on the web and can be contacted through her websites and her Awakened Living Blog. Websites: www.kundaliniguide.com www.awakeningguide.com Books: The Kundalini Guide: A Companion for the Inward Journey (Inward Journey Guides) (Volume 1) The Awakening Guide: A Companion for the Inward Journey (Companions for the Inward Journey) (Volume 2) Energies of Transformation: A Guide to the Kundalini Process When Spirit Leaps: Navigating the Process of Spiritual Awakening Being Awake Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded October 20, 2018 Bonnie's side of the audio in this video is choppy in places. The audio-only version is clear on both sides of the conversation. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:14 - The Journey of Spiritual Awakening 00:09:15 - The Longing for Awakening 00:13:23 - Moving Back and Forth between Freedom and Contraction 00:18:34 - The Struggle of Awakening 00:23:32 - The Importance of Understanding Energy Phenomena 00:28:19 - The Diversity of Awakening Experiences 00:33:12 - Developing Intuitive Knowing 00:37:36 - Following Inspiration and Discernment 00:42:03 - Surrendering to the Process 00:46:41 - Following Your True Passion 00:50:55 - Enlightenment and Perception 00:55:22 - A Clear and Crisp Mind 01:00:28 - The Importance of Being Ordinary 01:05:29 - The Role of Teachers in Kundalini Awakening 01:09:57 - Living in Samadhi amidst Dynamic Activity 01:13:14 - The Flow of Feelings 01:16:55 - The Longing for God 01:20:47 - The Evolution of Spiritual Practices 01:24:32 - Finding Stillness within a Chaotic World 01:28:02 - Kundalini Awakening and Coping with Difficulties 01:31:30 - The General Good Health of People in Spiritual Awakening Process 01:34:39 - The Importance of Getting Rid of Fear 01:38:12 - Exploring the Use of Psychedelics 01:41:44 - The Use of DMT and Its Effects 01:45:10 - The Effects of Drugs on Spiritual Awakening 01:48:04 - Exploring the Effects of Drugs on Brain Chemistry 01:51:10 - Cornerstones for Awakening and Inner Peace 01:54:40 - Harmonizing Chakras and Managing Energy 01:57:52 - Taking Care of the Body 02:01:05 - Music Intro