Gina Lake - Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview

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In 1986, Gina realized she could pose a question mentally and get an answer mentally. Three years later, a very beneficial relationship with a wise nonphysical being began, who has been her inner teacher, mentor, and healer. In the late 80s and 90s, after earning a master's degree in counseling psychology, she worked as an astrological counselor, metaphysical teacher, and writer, and spent much of her time meditating and doing inner work.

In 1999, Gina had a spiritual awakening shortly after meeting Adyashanti, and has since written numerous books related to awakening. Two weeks after that shift, she met Nirmala, a non-dual teacher. In 2000, Gina and Nirmala moved from California to Arizona together and married.

The focus of Gina's writing and teaching is on helping people be in the present moment and live the happy and fulfilled life that is possible and on shedding light on the ego and other programming that interferes with awakening to one's true nature. Gina is most interested in how the Divine moves in life through us and in helping people align with and express the Divine, or Essence, in their life. She defines Essence as the individualized expression of the Divine. Being in Essence results in what she calls "radical happiness," which is the happiness that exists at our core and doesn't come and go with circumstances. It is the happiness that comes from awakening to the truth of who we really are and living in the world as a unique expression of that. The opportunity to realize this happiness exists in every moment—for anyone—by simply being present in the moment.

Gina and Nirmala live in Sedona, Arizona, where they hold weekend intensives. Gina's website offers information about her books and courses, and free e-books, book excerpts, a monthly newsletter, a blog, and audio and video recordings:

http://www.radicalhappiness.com

Interview Recorded 3/24/2012

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Gina Lake
00:06:11 - Feeling Like You Don't Belong
00:12:09 - The Awakening of Consciousness through Suffering and Dysfunction
00:17:12 - The Role of Great Souls in Times of Crisis
00:20:59 - Exploring Eastern Knowledge and Catholic Mysticism
00:25:59 - Channeling Experiences and Deception by Astral Beings
00:30:45 - Negative Entities and Closing the Channel
00:35:57 - Connection with a Being from the 6th Dimension
00:41:21 - The Manifestation of Essential Substance in a Dream-like State
00:45:36 - Connecting to the Core of Goodness
00:50:01 - The Delight of Being Present
00:54:18 - The Unfolding of Grace
00:58:29 - Awakening and Beyond
01:01:34 - The Shift in Consciousness
01:05:09 - Falling in Love during Awakening
01:09:11 - Awakening and Self-Images
01:13:26 - Ordinary Awakening and De-Inflating the Ego
01:17:11 - The Inspiration for Writing
01:21:29 - The Blessing of Channeling
01:25:42 - Channeling Higher Intelligence
01:30:42 - Speaking about Metaphysical Realities
01:34:41 - Clearing out the Garbage and Healing Work
01:39:25 - The Importance of Being Curious About Conditioning
01:42:55 - The Gap Getting Bigger
01:47:17 - Integration and Realization After Awakening
01:51:32 - Awakening Within a Busy Culture
01:55:20 - Awakening for a Happier Life
01:59:11 - Finding Alignment with Your True Self
02:02:51 - Finding Purpose in Challenges
02:06:21 - Sedona Experiences
02:08:42 - Farewell