Infinite Smile

What happens when our self-esteem is recognized as far less important than our realization?
In this talk, Michael talks about how the ego wants to believe in itself and wants to avoid the recognition…

In this talk, Michael talks about the guidance offered by the famed Heart Sutra, and uses its closing words to illustrate the Path.

In this talk, Michael talks about deconstructing spiritual work in ways that enliven, rather than deaden, the deepest aspects of our lives.

In this talk, Michael talks about a “question” posed to him recently: “Doesn’t Religion Suck?”
His response to this question is at once nuanced and humorous, touching on the broader issues surroundin…

In this talk, Michael asks the question: “What is it that you want from others?” In his explanation, he points out that if we find ourselves caught by the answers to this question, we discover that w…

In this talk, Michael works to explain how the Universe always wins. Living a life from this recognition supports our spiritual evolution.

In this talk, Michael weaves his talk around the issues of greed and karma in our daily lives.

In this talk, Michael weaves his talk around the issues of greed and karma in our daily lives.

In this talk, Michael continues his discussion of the temporary nature of all things. As we begin to practice with this fundamental truth, we find that we can begin to accept what is and move from ne…

In this talk, pulled from a half-day intensive, Michael discusses the gift of curiosity and how it frees us from feeling a sense of lack.

In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses the weighty topics of death and dying, and offers suggestions on how to let our inevitable end open us to Truth.

In this evening’s talk, Michael talks about how it’s so necessary to give spiritual practice everything we’ve got. It appears that the fire of intention and the peace of surrender are deeply opposed.…

In this evening’s talk, Michael talks about how we can free ourselves from anger if we can deeply recognize our fear.

In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses how our ego’s can skillfully impede the process of awakening by subtly preventing us from committing fully, and wholeheartedly, to a practice.

In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses the importance of observing our experience instead of getting caught by it. Doing so drastically enhances our ability to respond to life from a place of deep…

In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses what it means to strip mysticism out of our practice in order to uncover the Truth beyond name and form more easily.

In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses the perils of centering one’s practice on faith. While there is mystery in practice, it is critical that we nurture our ability to skillfully question our te…

In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses how we can recognize the we are continually called to practice. Stillness, like any exercise, sharpens itself and our being whenever we engage in it consciou…

In this evening’s talk, Michael discusses the maturation process of spiritual work. How is it, for example, that we can evolve into deeper expressions of embodied helpfulness; especially in the conte…