About this episode
An influential and respected teacher of The Esoteric Philosophy, William Meader has established an international reputation for his gift as a communicator of this spiritual philosophy. His extensive teaching program includes a diverse array of workshops and lectures devoted to nurturing a deeper understanding of the spiritual path, both from an individual and global perspective. William Meader resides in Oregon, and presents regular workshops in the United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. He can be contacted through his website at meader.org. Book: Shine Forth: The Soul's Magical Destiny Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded July 28, 2018. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:12 - The Work of Alice Bailey 00:10:37 - Internal Dual Consciousness 00:15:36 - The Density of the Earth Plane and Spiritual Evolution 00:20:42 - The Hierarchical Nature of Consciousness 00:25:34 - The Transformation of the Lower Self 00:31:04 - The Fourth Initiation and Enlightenment 00:36:16 - The Nature of Consciousness and Free Will 00:41:24 - Hylozoism and the Nature of Society 00:46:12 - The Throat Chakra and the Human Kingdom 00:51:22 - The Marvelous Adventure of Life 00:55:57 - Understanding Identity and Ego 01:00:05 - Centralization and Decentralization 01:04:12 - The Awakening and the Path of Recognition 01:08:20 - The Absorption of Planets into the Solar Logos 01:12:13 - The Mythology of the Moon 01:15:54 - The Evolution of the Soul and the Personality 01:19:49 - Knowing the Difference between Full and Partial Kundalini 01:23:54 - Exploring Personality Rays 01:27:34 - The Second Ray of Love and Wisdom 01:31:03 - Crisis Points in Human Consciousness 01:35:12 - The Period of the Burning Ground 01:39:25 - The Rise of Environmentalism and the Crisis of Separateness 01:43:32 - The Rise of Darkness and the Spirit of Humanity 01:47:35 - The Evolution of Societies and the United Nations' Role in the Future 01:51:20 - Oneness through Diversity 01:55:22 - The Process of Initiation and Mastery over the Emotional Body 01:59:17 - Inner Process: The Transfiguration and the Initiations 02:03:24 - The Sixth Initiation and The Decision 02:07:21 - The Vastness of the Path of Evolution 02:11:15 - Conclusion and Farewell