~Love always returns for itself. Nothing is left behind, and when the return is done here, it continues to unite itself as others, because it is seen that there are no others.~ A lifelong spiritual explorer, Susanne Marie offers teachings in support of freedom, meeting in sacred mutuality, and celebrating our common essence of Love and Unity with all life. Her work is transformational and empowering, as she points to the remembering of That which we have always been, allowing truth to become ever more conscious of Itself through a human life. Susanne, the parent of two teenagers, lives in Northern California and works with individuals and groups, offering spiritual mentoring to those who feel called to work with her. She is available for Skype and phone sessions as well as open to invitations to share with groups. “Life is our ultimate teacher. While it’s true that being stripped naked of imagination by life’s challenging lessons can be a difficult pill to swallow, it’s equally true that it can be a major catalyst to healing and awakening. Life can be both beautiful and difficult, and accepting this contradiction without drawing a line between them or attempting to push the difficulties away becomes a means of embodying new possibility. Each new challenge that arises is an opportunity to turn what we once perceived as adversity into true living beauty. This opens us to a life that is constantly and creatively revealing itself, never remaining any one thing, as the awakened consciousness is always fluid and in motion.” Please feel free to contact Susanne Marie: Website YouTube Channel Check out my Reality Bites Interview recorded 7/7/2013 Transcript of this interview. Other interviews with Susanne Marie: In panel discussion: Birthing Radiant Being into Our Humanity In Panel at Sofia U. Part 1 | Part 2 In conversation with Adyashanti on the Falling Away of Self YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Unity as a Child 00:03:50 - Remembering Childhood Connections 00:06:57 - Childhood Awareness and Perception 00:09:40 - The Experience of Childhood and Enlightenment 00:13:03 - Moments of Relief and Recognition 00:16:13 - Levels of Spiritual Development 00:19:21 - Following the Inner Compass 00:22:18 - Childhood Discoveries and Connecting with Other Realms 00:25:32 - Beings in the Room 00:28:53 - Stepping out of the stream of attachment 00:32:15 - Being Let Down and Facing Reality 00:35:23 - Stripping away Beliefs and Assumptions 00:38:55 - The Rubik's Cube of the Mind 00:42:24 - A Glimpse into Death and Beyond 00:45:33 - The Return of Meaning and Substance 00:48:50 - A Beautiful Experience in Point Reyes 00:52:21 - Embracing the Role of a Container 00:55:32 - The Power of Amma's Reflections 00:59:05 - Establishing Pack Leadership 01:02:07 - A Job Opportunity Arises 01:05:03 - Individuation and Bliss 01:08:18 - The Evolutionary Force of Expansion and Unity 01:11:29 - Contemplating the Vastness of the Universe 01:14:37 - Awakening and Return to Source 01:18:01 - The Intuitive and Organic Approach 01:21:13 - Cooperation with Cosmic Intelligence 01:24:08 - Seeking and the Longing to Return Home 01:27:12 - Intensity of Seeking and Penetrating Maya 01:30:34 - Trusting Your Inner Guidance 01:33:40 - Returning to Itself 01:36:36 - How to Get in Touch with Susanne and Updates about BATGAP Save Save