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Can we become familiar with what the ego feels like?
In this talk, Michael discusses uncovering the fundamental truth that is beyond name and form. When we feel resistance to this truth, we are feeling the skin of ego. When we get into a sangha, or group, of spiritual friends, the sensitivity of ego’s skin increases. We begin to see ourselves in others; hear our interior dialogs from others’ mouths; feel our own pain mirrored in the suffering of others. We ultimately see that all things are totally related and that nothing is outside of relationship. From here we can let go and thus, awaken to what is past the skin of ego.

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What is our True Nature? What is our Natural State?
In this talk, Michael discusses the ways in which we inhibit that which is completely Natural from showing up through us. He first gives some pointers on cultivating basic awareness in our meditation, and then follows up with a quick suggestion about meeting with a teacher.

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In this talk, Michael discusses how we can see that those who metaphorically give us bloody noses, can be our greatest teachers, offering us great Dharma doors through which we can walk. He talks about his stint as a stand-up comic, and then uses an excerpt from his upcoming book, in order to help articulate how it is that we can learn to allow for space to inform all in us that is closed. Questions from the audience deal with observing our addictions as a way of diminishing them; and not caring what people think.

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What does it mean to have a Beginner’s Mind? In this talk, Michael discusses how we can meet our lives in a way that frees us from the traps of day-to-day living. He uses an excerpt from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s book Wherever You Go, There You Are. Over time, as he explains, we become increasingly comfortable with the Questions from the audience deal with the difference between trust and faith; frustration with voicemail; facing the difference between small trust and Big Trust.