About this episode
Anette Carlström is an internationally recognized speaker, author and teacher in development in consciousness living in Helsingborg, Sweden. Her focus and specialty is guiding the individual and in groups toward finding your inner compass to discover your full potential and true nature. Anette also has a strong presence in chanting Sacred Mantras, offering mantra concerts as well as having recorded several CD's carrying the transmission of Divine Grace through the Oneness Blessing, easily accessed by simply listening. She is the author of two acclaimed books. In her first – From the Heart - Discovering and Living the Oneness Blessing– she shares her bumpy journey of conscious Awakening and natural transformation as well as answering sensitive and profound questions. Her second book – Namaste, Awakening The Power of Presence is a road map and extraordinary guide, exploring the sacred truths that are hidden in our everyday life. It is filled with wonderful guided meditations and anecdotal stories. Each word of her books permeates the reader into the Power of Presence. Anette is Founder of Diamond Life Foundation, an alternative health practice and meditation center in southern Sweden, where she gives weekly programs, courses and guided meditations as well as giving Cranio Sacral Treatments. Since 2003 she has been traveling around Europe and the World sharing her story, teaching and singing. When she chants and speaks, there is a natural transfer of Grace that is received either in person or over the phone. She is initiated to give the Oneness Meditation (OM) which is a Sacred Transmission of energies that accelerate Awakening to the Intelligence of the Heart. She offers on-line Oneness Meditations every Tuesday evening Swedish time on her free Livestream channel. Website: anettecarlstrom.com YouTube channel Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 8/13/2016 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to "Buddha at the Gas Pump" with Annette Karlström 00:04:12 - The Longing for Uniting with the Presence Within 00:08:30 - A Life-Changing Experience in Hollywood 00:12:51 - Pursuing Acting and Singing in Hollywood 00:17:12 - Finding Fulfillment in Chanting and Meditation 00:21:12 - The Darkest Before the Dawn 00:26:02 - Meeting with Light Beings 00:29:57 - Profound Shift in Consciousness 00:34:07 - A Life-Turning Event 00:38:28 - Meeting Inner Suffering 00:42:54 - Meeting Inner Suffering 00:46:50 - Discovering the Magic Key 00:51:04 - Starting with something simple 00:55:10 - The Energy Transfer Moment 00:59:25 - Profound Shift in Consciousness 01:03:22 - Seeking Help from a Doctor 01:07:21 - The Power of Antaryamin 01:11:30 - The process and effectiveness of Diksha 01:15:53 - The Three Components of Deeksha 01:19:50 - The Magic Temple with No Pillars 01:23:43 - Staying at Shambhala and the Oneness University 01:27:37 - Mystical Experiences in Campus 3 01:31:45 - Levels of Awakening 01:35:33 - Levels of Consciousness and Processing the Suffering of Humanity 01:39:23 - Experiencing the Suffering of the World 01:43:42 - Enjoying the Ride and Awakening to Divine Consciousness 01:47:57 - The Groundswell of Awakening 01:51:46 - Connecting with Your Inner Self 01:55:24 - The Importance of Regular Practice 02:00:30 - Chant of Gratitude 02:05:16 - Exploring the Menus on BatGap