About this episode
Regina Dawn Akers has been sharing spiritual teachings, organizing retreats and leading pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and India since 2005. She’s published two books: “Holy Spirit's Interpretation of the New Testament: A Course in Understanding and Acceptance” (NTI) and “The Teachings of Inner Ramana”. Her third book “Thoughts of Awakening: 365 Thoughts for Daily Contemplation” is provided as a free e-book. Each of these books came to Regina from within through her willingness to be their scribe, student and teacher. She is a living model of their teachings and a clear channel of the deeper meaning that lies hidden beyond the written word. Regina shares insightful and consistent clarity using a variety of spiritual teachings as pointers. She is the founder of Awakening Together, a worldwide online spiritual assembly dedicated to helping people become self-reliant with inner spiritual wisdom. Awakening Together uses the teachings of many spiritual traditions to point toward one truth, one true Self, which lies peacefully within each of us. Regina is the author of Awakening Together’s 2-year Minister Preparation Program (MPP), which is a contemplative study of Truth through teachings from Hinduism, Buddhism, Sufism, Kabbalah, the Tao Te Ching, A Course in Miracles, the New Testament, and contemporary masters including Ramana Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj. When she is not traveling, Regina lives a quiet life in Pueblo, Colorado. She enjoys spending time with her family, her dog and a few close friends. Regina invites everyone to enjoy the inspiration and online spiritual community provided through awakening-together.org. Written Books Holy Spirit's Interpretation of the New Testament: A Course in Understanding and Acceptance” (NTI) L'Interpretation Du Nouveau Testament Par Le Saint-Esprit (French Edition) The Teachings of Inner Ramana “Thoughts of Awakening: 365 Thoughts for Daily Contemplation” (free e-book) Les Enseignements de l'Esprit (French Edition) Audio Books HOLY SPIRIT'S INTERPRETATION OF The NEW TESTAMENT - DVD Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 12/10/2016 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:23 - Dancing and Religious Beliefs 00:09:27 - Awakening and One's Own Path to Truth 00:13:37 - Seeking the Truth in the Bible 00:17:53 - Discovering the True Self and Adoption from China 00:22:20 - Entitlement to Miracles 00:25:12 - Different Types of Awakening 00:29:30 - The Teacher of God 00:32:53 - The Message in the Movie 00:37:31 - Recognizing My True Self 00:41:41 - The Form of Divine Intelligence 00:45:25 - Moving for My Daughter's Happiness 00:48:45 - Following the Inner Voice 00:54:10 - Reading the Bible & The Guiding Light 00:58:27 - The Beginning of a Challenging Relationship 01:02:32 - The Healing Opportunity in a Relationship 01:07:58 - The Natural Wisdom of the Universe 01:12:34 - Healing from Rejection 01:16:10 - Lessons in Healing and Love 01:20:08 - Learning Self-Inquiry from Inner Ramana 01:23:03 - The Three States of Mind 01:26:32 - Tools for Self-Realization 01:31:04 - The Possibility of No World and No Mind 01:34:30 - Enlightenment of an Apple 01:39:37 - Living in the Now 01:43:28 - Introduction and Lack of Questions 01:47:42 - Joining an Online Sanctuary 01:51:15 - Financial Support and Fees 01:54:25 - Joining Awakening Together to Find Inspiration and Community 02:01:58 - The Power of Group Collaboration and Support 02:02:00 - Useful Tools on the Website