70. Allan Morelock

Allan Morelock shares a wide-ranging spiritual journey that moves from early childhood remembrance and fierce seeking, through decades of meditation and devotion, into a deep exploration of embodied awakening. He speaks candidly about his years teaching Transcendental Meditation, the powerful influence of Sathya Sai Baba and Shirdi Sai Baba, and the profound shift from a transcendent realization of infinite Being into a more human, heart-centered process of integration.A recurring theme in this conversation is the tension and harmony between the absolute and the personal: consciousness and individuality, liberation and embodiment, freedom and shadow, realization and relationship. Allan describes how his understanding evolved through Waking Down in Mutuality and how the question “What does Life want of me?” became central to his teaching and practice. He also reflects on the role of Divine Mother, the value of individuality, and why gratitude and benevolence may be the clearest signs of authentic awakening.This interview offers a thoughtful look at awakening not as an escape from life, but as a fuller participation in it. Allan’s perspective is warm, devotional, and grounded in lived experience, with plenty of practical wisdom about how realization can mature into kindness, service, and a deeper appreciation of the mystery of being human.