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Violet Synergy was interviewed by Rev. Sharon Hepburn on Sunday, April 21st, 2024.

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Here is some information about Violet Synergy:

My name is Violet Richele (Alice) and I am a Lover of Truth & Dance, Intuitive Inquiry Facilitator, Meditation Guide, Artist, & Writer creating through emotion & intuition.  My goal in sharing my journey through childhood, spirituality, and creativity is to show you that no matter who you are, where you came from, or what disabilities you may have you do have the capacity to open to your creative impulses and live a life free of the structural demands society suggests.

I interact with creativity from my direct experience, I have learned to trust and use my “disabilities” to my advantage.  We are all unique and beautiful in our own ways. I think there is a very strong unknown sensitivity to us creators, we find peace while we are creating but can’t seem to find peace in other areas of life.  This is why I have a passion for Non-Duality teachings. Creativity and Non-Duality go hand in hand. Recognizing unconditional love in all things can allow you the chance to create from an unknown place. A place of surrender, a place of true freedom.  
 
If I share with you for one moment, my only hope is that you will know that what you are experiencing is true, and that you have the capacity to trust it.  My sharing’s are based on radical truth.  I communicate through the aliveness of the moment.  I see that direct experience and practicing Inquiry through the senses is the way.  I hope to share this truth with  those who are ready.   This aliveness isn’t mine, I can not give it nor take it away from you.  It’s an unknown magical dance.  Shall  we look for the dancer?

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Merry Song was interviewed by Joy Bedford.

In childhood, Merry Song observed an expansive sense of awareness which naturally led to self-inquiry and mantra practice. At age 35 she glimpsed the True Nature of Being and has continued to unfold with this Recognition. Her Buddhist practices with Ruth Denison and her Way of Selflessness practices with Joel Morwood have brought her to this moment of offering her own unique teaching method. She offers writing workshops under the auspices of the Center for Sacred Sciences where she was asked to step forward as a spiritual teacher.

Merry Song challenges us to observe “The Story of I” as a grand work of fiction. She has developed an original method using creative writing as a tool for illumination. She holds a BA in Broadcasting & Filmmaking and an MFA in Creative Writing. She holds a BA in Broadcasting and Filmmaking and an MFA in Creative Writing. She can be reached at [email protected].

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Keith was interviewed by Julie Butler and Anja Janssen.

Keith first heard of A Course In Miracles 30 years ago in a talk by Wayne Dyer where the Course was quoted and he has been reading it ever since. Life took a turn just over a decade ago when a crippling Generalized Anxiety Disorder took hold of his life for 8 years, effectively reducing it to a half-life. It culminated in a rock bottom point of readiness to devote himself to the Course in earnest.

Through his devoted practice, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder disappeared and he started having awakening and Oneness experiences. Keith was asked to share his experience in two podcast talks and from that, there was a large number of requests for more teachings.

This was to birth the “A Course In Miracles with Keith” Facebook group, Zoom Meetings, YouTube Channel, Podcast, and, eventually, private mentoring.

To learn more about Keith, please visit his website: acimwithkeith.com

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Jeff Bailey was interviewed by Rev. Cyndi Krupp.

Jeff was not only a guest for our January 2024 Satsang but he also shares in the sanctuary on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month @ 5:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. MT. His program is called “The Yoga Mind.” He is also leading a retreat at the Awakening Together Retreat House in La Veta, CO called “Healing through Yoga and Prayer.” If you’re a long time yoga practitioner or a newbie Jeff’s gentle integrated approach promises to support you.

Here’s more information about Jeff Bailey.

He has been a student of A Course In Miracles since 1990. One of its principle messages corresponds perfectly with The Yoga Sutras: to identify and resolve the obstacles to peace and lasting freedom. His consistent dedication to our shared, eternal truth has inspired Avita as a unique and healing approach to yoga. Jeff has found that yoga can heal almost anything with a reflective, self-forgiving approach. 

Jeff is the founder of Avita Yoga. He has a long and diverse yoga background that began in 1985 in Gunnison, CO. The son of a rural veterinarian, Jeff developed an early appreciation for anatomy and physiology, both of which form a basis for the practical nature of a yoga practice. He can reduce the complexities of the body and mind to simple, understandable terms and works with people of all ages to relieve chronic pain and bring more joy to life.

For more information about Jeff go to his website: https://avitayogaonline.com/

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Rev. Karen Worth was interviewed by Laura “Joy” Bedford.

Rev. Karen’s journey towards understanding began in 2006 while standing at her mailbox. As The Course in Miracles teaches, “The wish to see calls down the grace of God upon your eyes and brings the gift of light that makes sight possible” (25:6:3:1). It was at this moment that Grace intervened, and Rev. Karen came to a profound realization that her mind could be her downfall if she didn’t make a change. This marked the beginning of her path of surrendering to the truth.

Her journey started by working with the subconscious mind through Centerpoint Holosync meditation. She then progressed to working with the conscious mind through Vipassana meditations, A Course in Miracles (ACIM), and eventually Self Inquiry. Alongside these practices, she sought guidance from various gurus and teachers. It was during this time that she met Regina at a local ACIM meeting, which led her to further explorations, including ACIM gatherings, the CMC Ministerial program, Awakening Together’s MPP, Ramana Maharishi’s teachings, Michael Langford’s insights, and AHAM meditation and retreat center.

In 2018, Karen dedicated several weeks to a Rupert Spira meditation on Existence. She was determined to grasp the essence of Rupert’s teachings before moving forward. During a walk, she posed a profound question to her mind: “If I’m not the body, then what exists?” Everything came to a halt as her mind grappled with the question and eventually surrendered, realizing that it did not exist as a distinct identity. There was only existence. This revelation echoed the words of Moses, “I am that I AM.”

As a community, our mission is to guide individuals toward self-reliance on their inner wisdom, and Rev. Karen Worth exemplifies the heart of this mission through her personal journey of aligning with her inner wisdom. She shared how her path evolved from being an “Awakening Together member with a seeker identity” to experiencing the shedding of various identities.

Here are the various links to different tools that Rev. Karen used over the years:

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Tom Das was interviewed by Julie Butler. Tom Das, a resident of London, is a spiritual guide who shares a profound message of freedom from suffering. His journey from intense spiritual seeking to the simple, unadorned realization of life as it is, offers insights that are both profound and accessible. Tom’s teachings, rooted in the grace of simplicity and direct experience, extend an invitation to step beyond illusions and embrace the extraordinary ordinariness of life.

This offering was a unique opportunity to delve deeper into Tom’s spiritual journey and insights. Many questions were explored and answered that reflect the profound yet simple truth that characterizes Tom’s teachings.

You can find out more about Tom on his YouTube Channel @TomDasNonduality or his website: tomdas.com.

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Revs. Anne Blanchard and Rhoda Makled interviewed Rev. Manuela Giaroli.

Rev. Manuela’s quest for meaning initially led her to seek answers externally, until a profound encounter with Regina Dawn Akers triggered a deep transformation within her. Regina’s authentic living and teachings deeply resonated with Manuela. In 2016, Manuela completed the Minister’s Preparation Program, not with the intention of becoming a minister, but to let the course transform both “her” and “her life.”

As a community, our mission is to guide individuals towards self-reliance on their inner wisdom, and Rev. Manuela Giaroli epitomizes the essence of this mission through her personal journey of living in alignment with her inner wisdom. She shared how her path evolved from being an “Awakening Together member with a seeker identity” to experiencing the shedding of various identities.

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Angelo Dilullo Satsang Reflections

Angelo Dilullo M.D., was interviewed by our Founder, Rev. Regina Dawn Akers.

Angelo Dilullo is not only a dedicated physician but also a guiding light in the world of spiritual exploration. His transformative journey and insights have inspired seekers on their paths to self-discovery and realization. Working full-time as a physician, Dr. Dilullo also devotes his spare moments to helping individuals undergoing the profound processes of awakening and deepening realization.

These interactions with seekers began to unfold organically around 15 years after his own awakening. Through casual conversations with friends and acquaintances, the subject of living a life without the burden of perceptual filters would emerge from time to time. Over the years, this natural exchange of ideas culminated in Dr. Dilullo’s book, “Awake: It’s Your Turn,” which serves as a guiding light for those inclined toward the path of awakening.

To gain deeper insights into Angelo Dilullo’s wisdom and experiences, explore his book and teachings on his website: SimplyAlwaysAwake.com, and YouTube channel.

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As a community, our mission is to help people become Self-reliant on their own Inner Wisdom. Rev. David Hemphill is a living demonstration of the fruits of this mission of living from Inner Wisdom.

In case you don’t know David, here’s a little bit about him.

He began his spiritual path in 2012 with his mentor Nyki Dobson. Having signed the constitution of Awakening Together shortly after, he worked as a founding trustee board member and graduated from the first class of the Ministerial Preparation Program (MPP) led by Regina Dawn Akers on May 10, 2015.

Since 2015, David has remained in communal service with Awakening-Together through publishing spiritual writings, participating in the benevolence subcommittee, and occasionally teaching some MPP courses. His primary spiritual practice is surrender, meditation, and inquiry. Although able to follow spiritual discussions use spiritual language (e.g., Spirit, Guidance, True Self), most of his experience discussing and applying spiritual teachings has occurred through the context lenses of business, psychology, trauma, and interpersonal relationship. David’s favorite teachings are those of Byron Katie, Michael Langford, and Ramana Maharshi.

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Satsang Reflections on Mary Reed Satsang

Mary Reed was interviewed by Anne Blanchard.

In case you haven’t heard of Mary, she has been a Satsang guest with Awakening Together two times.