Infinite Smile

In this talk, Michael speaks of our primary addiction to ego. He then unpacks Zen’s famed Ox-herding Pictures as a way to mark the path when we realize that we don’t have a clue as to what we’re doin…

In this talk, Michael explores and explains the permeability of our fixed sense of self. He extends this dialog into the realm of how we can gain perspective on all things that we consider to be pers…

In this talk, Michael digs into the relationship between teacher and student. Specifically, he deals with the various kinds of students that approach spiritual teaching.

In this talk, Michael addresses the issue of devotional practices and how they can support realization. If the First Person approach to Spirit involves meditative insight and the Third Person approac…

In this continuance of Michael’s PASSAGE series, we find ways to engage the world from a place of non-attachment.

In this talk, we find ways to integrate generosity in to our lives. When we are tenderized by life, Michael says, we become open to the fruits of generosity. This is part of his PASSAGE series.

In this talk, Michael discusses the importance of not just familiarizing ourselves with the Absolute, or All, but actually “knowing” the All as we cultivate an infinite space of openness. This is par…

In this talk, Michael offers insights on the necessity of cultivating stillness as a way into the heart of awakening. This is part of his PASSAGE series.

In this talk, Michael talks about the issue of deep surrender and how it enlivens us. He explains that rather than “giving in,” authentic spiritual surrender is about opening to life’s possibilities.…

In this talk, Michael talks about the issue of accountability as it relates to our lives. If we can take full responsibility for our lives and full responsibility for our reactions to whatever comes …

In this talk, Michael addresses the issue of being fully with the experience of life as it happens. When we no longer are bound by physical things or mental constructs, we become free. This is part o…

In this talk, Michael addresses the paradox of spiritual fire being fueled and focused by surrender. Taking the inward step allows us to see that we can’t keep anything and yet we learn to accept and…

In this talk, Michael discusses the opening we can experience when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable to life’s challenges instead of fighting against them.

Michael discusses another simple acronym, SNORP, as a way of describing the development of our meditation practice. The acronym stands for: safety, negativity, opening, return and then, participate.

In this talk, Michael discusses the simple acronym, PASSAGE, that supports our path to an ever-deepening embodiment of enlightenment.

In this talk, Michael discusses the importance of a sangha, or group of spiritual friends can make the process of awakening much easier.

In this talk, Michael discusses how a teacher, a teaching and a group of spiritual friends can keep us oriented on the path.

In this talk, Michael discusses how teachers can be valuable in the process of spiritual growth. They can also lead us astray. So, too, can a leaderless approach to spiritual work lead us in the wron…

In this talk, Michael discusses the issue of commitment to the practice in the face of uncertainty. The fact is we’re all going to die, so how do we live? How do we best work to consciously co-mingle…