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In tonight’s talk, Michael deals with the Buddhist teachings of No Self and Near Enemies. When we see that our work towards that which is beyond a contracted sense of self, is exactly what pushes us past anything personal, the near enemies of affection, pity, greediness, and indifference show themselves as qualities of ego. Questions and comments deal with “personal” versions of the Path; roles and the small things we identify with in life; grief and attachment to loved ones who are dying; and surfing between the Ultimate and conventional worlds.

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In tonight’s talk, Michael suggests that living in the world from an undivided spaciousness is the only way to manifest peace. This extends to any particular way we might engage as activists in the world. A comment deals with the ease of communicating from a place of undivided attention.

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In this video response to a listener’s question, Michael discusses how important it is for practitioners to let their behavior reflect the depths of their realization.

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In tonight’s talk, Michael points out that there are no guarantees. From here we can begin to surrender consciously to all that is presented to us. Questions and comments deal with becoming obsessive about the witnessing of our thoughts; intention in our lives and our practice; light, medium, and deep practice as reflections of patience and energetic discipline.

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In tonight’s talk, Michael suggests that teaching is often about relentlessly pointing toward the source of our sense of “I” and “me”. While this may sound weird and be very uncomfortable to the ego, it is the key to Awakening. Uncovering what is always already available to our Observing Mind is the Path that leads us past our habitual egoic evaluations. From Observation we recognize that we are part of the All, and our activity becomes consciously infused with Spirit. Questions and comments deal with serving on a jury with consciousness; recognizing that practice brings stability in the face of the “tingling” sense of the Universe; dealing with the Great Recoil of putting ego in its place.

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In tonight’s talk, Michael points out how Spirit shows up on the path to Awakening. First, we uncover the essence of the self. Second, there is an uncovering of the essence of other. And third, the essence of the all uncovers itself. As this process of “uncovery” deepens so too does the Truth within our experience. Questions and comments deal with differing views of the Path; where death fits in to the whole process of seeking; letting go of the letting go; and what grace and ease really looks like.