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What is truth—and how do we know when we’ve found it?

Today’s guest is Alan Gillanders, a writer and lifelong student of consciousness who has spent roughly four decades exploring questions about higher consciousness, spirituality, human potential, and the nature of reality.

Raised in a Christian background, Alan later explored Hinduism and Buddhism, eventually developing his own understanding by bringing together ideas from different spiritual traditions. He believes these traditions contain messages that can help people understand their own consciousness and how they experience life.

In this conversation, Alan shares his perspective on:

• What “truth” means to him
• Higher consciousness and intuition
• The relationship between spirituality and human experience
• How different religious traditions have influenced his thinking
• The role of thoughts and perception
• Why he believes people should spend more time in silence
• The influence of television, social media, and other external information
• Taking greater responsibility for our choices
• Why he believes positive and negative thoughts affect our experience
• The meaning behind the phrase “I am”
• His forthcoming book, The Sacred Hum of I Am

Alan’s ideas are deeply personal and philosophical. Rather than presenting them as established scientific conclusions, this conversation invites listeners to explore his interpretation of consciousness, spirituality, intuition, and personal responsibility—and decide what resonates with them.

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📖 The Sacred Hum of I Am

Alan says his forthcoming book is titled The Sacred Hum of I Am. He explains that the book has taken him roughly 10–12 years to write and that listeners can register their interest through his website.