282 - Tara Springett: The 9 Stages of Consciousness
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In this episode of Coaches Rising, host engages in a profound conversation with Tara Springett, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Qigong practitioner, and therapist specializing in spiritual crises and Kundalini syndrome. Tara shares her groundbreaking model of the nine stages of consciousness, from innocence and dominance to enlightenment, explaining how individuals move through these stages in response to life experiences, spiritual practices, and inner transformation. She emphasizes that while people may fluctuate between stages under stress, sustained growth comes through intentional practices like mindfulness, loving-kindness meditation, gratitude, and devotional connection. The discussion delves into manifestation, clarifying that Buddhist 'wish practice' differs from Western law of attraction by emphasizing altruism, ethical intention, and alignment with deeper values. Tara also addresses spiritual crises—what they are, how to recognize them, and how to navigate them with practical tools like her anti-anxiety technique. She expresses deep optimism about humanity’s collective evolution, crediting the internet and accessible spiritual resources for accelerating global consciousness. The episode concludes with a call to action: reading her book *Stairway to Heaven* to gain clarity on one’s current stage and future path. Key takeaways include: (1) Spiritual growth is nonlinear—people can regress under stress but can stabilize higher stages through consistent practice; (2) True manifestation requires altruistic intention and ethical alignment, not just desire; (3) The householder life—raising children, working, and facing daily challenges—is a superior path to enlightenment because it offers constant opportunities for compassion and self-mastery; (4) Devotional practices, especially connecting with a higher power as a living presence, are among the fastest routes to transformation; (5) Spiritual crises are not signs of failure but natural phases of awakening that can be navigated with support and tools. Tara’s message is one of hope: we are collectively evolving toward greater love, wisdom, and integration, and each person has the capacity to contribute to this shift.
Spiritual growth is non-linear—people can regress under stress but stabilize higher stages through consistent practices like mindfulness and gratitude.
True manifestation requires altruistic intention and ethical alignment, not just visualization or desire.
The householder life (with family and work) is a superior path to enlightenment because it provides daily opportunities for compassion and self-mastery.
Devotional practices, especially connecting with a higher power as a living presence, are among the fastest routes to transformation.
Spiritual crises are natural phases of awakening that can be navigated with practical tools and support, not signs of failure.
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Introduction to Tara Springett and the Nine Stages of Consciousness
The host introduces Tara Springett, a Buddhist teacher and therapist specializing in spiritual crises, and previews the episode's focus on her book *Stairway to Heaven* and the nine stages of consciousness. The host emphasizes the relevance of embodied transformation in coaching and promotes their live training program.
The Nine Stages of Consciousness: From Innocence to Enlightenment
“People can regress to lower stages under stress, but they also come back to their predominant stage more easily. And if you have a wonderful meditation and experience yourself with lots of love, and also even with bliss feelings, then for a short moment, you've gone up the stairway of consciousness.”
Manifestation and the Buddhist Roots of Wish Practice
“If you wish for a partner, then you say as a couple, we want to do good for the world together. It's not so difficult.”
Stabilizing Higher Stages: Practices for Responsibility, Love, and Bliss
“The bliss is more a fruition of what you've done before. If you do gratefulness, you manifest your dreams, you have sent lots of love, naturally you will become happy.”
Spiritual Crises and the Kundalini Awakening
“If the anxiety is out of the question, you can look at all out of the picture. Then you can look at all these spiritual deconstruction or whatever happens with curiosity, with amusement.”
“I am a determined optimist. I think we never had it better than now. I think these are the best times ever.”
“If the anxiety is out of the question, you can look at all out of the picture. Then you can look at all these spiritual deconstruction or whatever happens with curiosity, with amusement.”
“If you wish for a partner, then you say as a couple, we want to do good for the world together. It's not so difficult.”
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