ISmile155 – Expression From Spirit

In this talk, Michael discusses how we can notice great performers, when they are in full expression, can reflect our own sense of Spirit. In a recent performance, Kurt Elling pointed this out to Michael and his wife, reminding them both that great art allows us to...

ISmile 154- When Ego Thinks Its Enlightened

In this talk, Michael discusses our conscious participation in life with an awakened mind. He discusses the ways in which meditation helps us in this endeavor. At the same time, ego can think that it is Awake. This is an amazing trap, but there are tell-tale signs...

ISmile139 – Intimate Living, Part II

This is the second of three talks Michael gave on our October weekend intensive. In this talk, Michael gives us some pointers in relation to the five major hindrances to Awakening. Becoming intimate with these hindrances allows us to live intimately in this life, and...

ISmile138 – Intimate Living, Part I

This is the first of three talks Michael gave on our October weekend intensive. His theme for the weekend centered around living “right there with everything” as everything shows up. This is how we live intimately in this life, and this is the process of...

ISmile137 – True Thanksgiving

In this talk, Michael articulates a path towards an ever-deepening gratitude for this life, no matter what the circumstances. This is a “thanks giving” at each moment in life....

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