Finding God in Nature and Consciousness; from the Realizing God Online Summit

In this interview with Dr. Marc Stollreiter for the Realizing God Online Summit, Rupert Sheldrake shares his journey from atheism to spiritual awakening, discussing the intersection of science and spirituality, the power of prayer, and the revival of pilgrimage in modern times.

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_Chapters_
00:00:00 Introduction and purpose of the conversation
00:00:43 Rupert's journey from childhood faith to atheism
00:04:13 Psychedelic experiences and spiritual awakening
00:08:53 Questioning science and seeking holistic approaches
00:16:54 God's presence in nature and the problem of suffering
00:25:41 Different approaches to prayer and spiritual practices
00:37:17 The power of positive thinking and its limitations
00:43:42 Spiritual practices and the revival of pilgrimage
00:51:27 Bridging the gap between spirituality and science
00:54:46 Rupert's current research and funding

_About Rupert_
Dr Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University, as a Fellow of Clare College, he was Director of Studies in biochemistry and cell biology. As the Rosenheim Research Fellow of the Royal Society, he carried out research on the development of plants and the ageing of cells, and together with Philip Rubery discovered the mechanism of polar auxin transport. In India, he was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, where he helped develop new cropping systems now widely used by farmers. He is the author of more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals and his research contributions have been widely recognized by the academic community, earning him a notable h-index for numerous citations. On ResearchGate his Research Interest Score puts him among the top 4% of scientists.

[talayafrancois]

the way rupert explained his view on destruction and creation has been a paradigm shift for me. Thank you for your insights!

[BillHustonPodcast]

Fabulous conversation! Thanks Rupert & Marc!

[gaelhillyardcreative]

Thank you Marc, and Rupert who is always such a delight. I just love your comments about Trump, Rupert. I don't think I have ever heard you be so less than perfectly charming about someone before. Wonderful discussion. Also, Rupert said he was old. I disagree; he just shines with joy, curiosity and perennial youthfulness, particularly in this session. 😍 (the game is pin the tail on the donkey)

[CAM-fqlv]

A blessing to have access to these kinds of conversations. Thanks. Hot and Cold Game. No special name in English or French - Froid/Chaud.

[Kchannel]

So cool, so well educated, so wise.
Rupert Sheldrake 🙏

[carlaraimer]

Divine synchronicity that I should happen upon this only 1 hour after its post!
💜🙏 💜 thank you for speaking the language of my 💜

[eggboy-uk]

The existence of suffering and evil can be reconciled by adopting Shakespeares idea of the World; "All the World's a stage and we are merely players". Alan Watts described it as an enormous cosmic drama. In a good drama you have to have everything - good people, bad people, happiness and bliss, pain and suffering. At the end of our lives, we have all played our part, whatever that may have been and again, using the drama analogy, everybody gets a round of applause at the end of the play - even Donald Trump! So, for everyone, at the end of your life the Divine Love is revealed to you, no matter what your part was. St Julian of Norwich, one of my favourite mystics said; "All will be well and all will be well, and all manner of things will be well"

[paulcopper]

Thank you so much for your thoughts and words.

[marineothmonk]

As a therapist there’s a formula we may use as part of Radical Acceptance: Pain + non-acceptance = suffering. Pain + acceptance = ordinary pain.

[auggiemarsh]

Upon reading the title, I immediately thought of Goethe’s quote: “nature is the living visible garment of God.” To go beyond mere sensory impressions to a perception of the divine inter-penetrating all visible matter.

[garyhobbins]

Incidentally, I have prayed in prayer groups with regular experienced "prayer warriors." I became a seasoned prayer from praying and further associating with these people. When exercising prayers of petition, I noticed that if a person simultaneously concentrates on having an open heart and an unwavering mind, this concentration prepares the person to exist more in the universal ground of being in everyday life. Praying rosaries and litanies in this way prepares the prayer to positively affect others by their mere presence.

[AuroCords]

I don't like the interviewer but it's always a pleasure to listen to Rupert 😊

[maureenbyrne]

I really enjoyed this conversation Rupert and Marc. Thank you both ....nature is so integral to my spiritual experience and im so pleased with Rupert's inspiration for the return of pilgrimage ❤❤❤❤1💯💫

[jamesboswell]

I've come across items that "fell off the back of a lorry", but never before one that fell off the back of a bus!

[Eman_Puedama]

42:09
Blind Man's Buff is what that game is called in England.

[benverhaag]

Rupert, jou'r last statement was a very understatement.
Love you both 😍

[rachitarora]

I love your talks with jiddu krishnamurthi.... Sir, have you find the balance of what is action vs non action or action out of fear or action out of love?

[dheer]

It is sad to see very less likes and views on this video.

[waltergrade]

É muito simples:
Há uma Consciência Superior, que chamamos "Deus", que criou de Si a nossa Consciência individual e todo o Universo. E tem um Objetivo Final para Ele mesmo.

[ashleythor]

Believe and knowing is not the same, I’m sort of stating the obvious but it’s not obvious to many 🙏🌎🙏