Allen Mostow: Consciousness, Music, and the Infinite Now

What happens when a life in music, mysticism, and curiosity intersects with eight decades of experience?

Allen Mostow joins Moped Outlaws for a conversation that moves effortlessly from the music industry of the late 1960s to quantum physics, from psychedelic awakenings to spiritual mystery schools, and from marriage to mortality.

At 80 years old, Allen brings the perspective of someone who has spent a lifetime observing how consciousness unfolds.

And he’s still deeply curious about what comes next.

The Music Industry at a Cultural Turning Point

Allen joined Capitol Records in 1969 — one of the most transformative eras in modern music.

The cultural landscape was shifting rapidly.

Artists were experimenting with sound, consciousness, and storytelling in ways that pushed the boundaries of what music could be.

Allen recalls being immersed in the creative energy of that time, witnessing firsthand the influence of artists like Led Zeppelin and the seismic changes happening after The Beatles began to split apart.

It was a time when music wasn’t just entertainment — it was exploration.

Psychedelics and the Expansion of Awareness

Like many people in the late 60s and early 70s, Allen encountered psychedelics during a time when culture was experimenting with expanded consciousness.

But he also discovered another path.

Influenced by the work of Andrew Weil, Allen came to view psychedelics not as the destination but as a doorway.

The deeper work, he realized, comes from cultivating awareness naturally — through attention, reflection, and spiritual practice.

That search eventually led him to a Western mystery school studying the symbolic and philosophical systems behind Tarot, Kabbalah, and ancient wisdom traditions.

The Illusion of Separation

One of the core themes Allen returns to throughout the conversation is the idea that separateness is largely an illusion.

Human beings often perceive themselves as isolated individuals navigating a chaotic world.

But through deeper reflection — and insights from both mysticism and modern physics — Allen sees something different.

Consciousness, he suggests, is more like a field.

Each of us participates in it.

We observe each other into existence through perception and relationship.

In that sense, life becomes less about defending our identity and more about recognizing the shared awareness behind it.

Turning 80 in Marrakech

Allen recently celebrated his 80th birthday in Marrakech during a trip across Morocco.

Later travels took him through Jordan, including time at Petra and floating in the Dead Sea.

For Allen, travel becomes more than sightseeing.

It’s a reminder that the world — and the people we encounter — are reflections of the same consciousness experiencing itself through different forms.

Marriage, Growth, and Co-Creation

After more than four decades of marriage, Allen speaks candidly about relationships.

The early instinct in conflict, he says, is often to be right.

But over time, something shifts.

You begin to recognize that relationships are co-creations.

Every interaction is shaped by both people.

Listening becomes more important than winning.

And humor becomes essential.

Consciousness, Quantum Reality, and the Nature of Thought

Allen is fascinated by the intersection between ancient mystical traditions and modern physics.

Quantum research increasingly suggests that observation plays a role in shaping physical reality.

For Allen, this echoes spiritual teachings that describe consciousness as a fundamental aspect of existence.

Our thoughts, perceptions, and beliefs are not merely passive.

They participate in shaping the world we experience.

Aging, Mortality, and the Adventure of Life

As Allen reflects on turning 80, his perspective on mortality is surprisingly light.

Rather than seeing aging as decline, he sees it as a continuation of the adventure.

His guiding philosophy is simple:

“One thing after another, each one better than the last.”

Challenges still arise.

Life still presents wrinkles.

But adaptability — humanity’s greatest superpower — allows us to keep moving forward with curiosity and humor.

Quick Stix and Staying Engaged

Allen is also involved in bringing a coordination tool called Quix Stix to a wider audience.

Originally marketed toward athletes, Allen believes tools like this can help older adults maintain coordination and cognitive engagement.

Longevity, he suggests, may have as much to do with curiosity and play as it does with health.

Final Takeaway

Life is a series of interconnected moments.

Each choice, each relationship, each observation shapes the experience we call reality.

Allen Mostow’s journey — from the music industry to mystical philosophy to global travel — reflects a simple insight:

The same consciousness looking through your eyes is looking through mine.

And remembering that might be the beginning of wisdom.

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