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An Incubator for the Heart's Desire
And Its Unique, Most Authentic Expression in the World
THE WORK - 3 Ways to get involved
Gatherings - A Rich, Collaborative Art Form
From the outset, Michael's gatherings were designed as a rich, collaborative art form that is designed to awaken the heart's desire and its creative expression in the world - using a blend of silence, inquiry, humor and dreamwork with gifts that participants bring, such as painting, writing, music and movement. See Calendar for details (including Canyonlands in September).
Individual Consultations/Soul Work
Private sessions create space to tune into the wholeness that exists prior to the linear mind and to listen for the wisdom that we may need. At times, we explore the dynamics of a life/work situation, or we may ask for a dream to clarify the root of a dilemma and any shift in alignment that we need to make. Cost: Individuals: $3/minute, Executive Coaching TBD.
The Sacred Dimensions of Leadership and Innovation
Michael has worked with foundations, nonprofit groups and others to articulate the deeper vision of their own hearts and to launch new initiatives in the world - through the contemplative and healing arts, spiritual activism, community re-vitalization work, philanthropy, HIV/AIDS, climate change, international conflict resolution, and other areas.
ENIGMATIC TESTIMONIALS
"I have been in spiritual circles for most of my life, but never talked this way to my heart before." - E.M., freelance writer
"Painting is my path to God, but insights that come did not translate into my life and work. Michael's work bridged that gap and more." - B.K., workshop leader.
"I know that it would be easier to have a title for your work, but there is no word to describe what you are". - V.B., pioneer in bioenergy/life restoration
"I know that a deeper change is needed in my life but I also like how things are, which might explain why I have not seen you in a while (laughter) - S.C. executive coach
"There are not many people in this town who want to do the work that you offer." - C.T., buddhist teacher/therapist
"At first, I was surprised that the Work did not offer a formal period of meditation, but then in the middle of a conversation, a deep silence would break out and draw everyone in." C..E., hospice nurse
“When I tell my husband that I have a session with Michael, I laugh and say that I am going to the hangman’s noose.” ~ K.H., tree climber/forest advocate
“I tried to get Michael to sympathize with the hurt that I felt with my former master, but he gave my story no room to maneuver.” - J.S., recovering non dualist/community builder
"It is tempting to say that I am learning to be more honest, but the more difficult truth may be that I am learning what honesty means for the very first time." - S.C., retired therapist
"People keep asking how you have changed since high school but I told them not much - there are just a few more people listening now." - P.S. pilot/outdoor enthusiast
"I found the experience amazing and transformative. I was not used to so much love ... to be so openly expressed." ~ D.W., feminist scholar/poet
"I can't help noticing that those storm clouds above the rim are strangely responsive to the work that we are doing out here.." - B.S., cosmic priest
"You sure do have a gift for bringing out the shadow in groups,." - S.B,. philanthropist
"I want you to know that I'm not always having a breakdown, just when I get around you." - G.R., leadership consultant/activist
“Before witnessing that exchange, I never imagined that caring and fierceness could be combined as one and need to bring that blend into my work too." ~ J.S., meditation teacher
"The revelations that you are describing are found in the most ancient scriptures from the East, even if you have not read them yet." - L.K., international yoga teacher
"Despite your work as a handyman, I think I know what you are really doing." - R.L., artist/healer
"Tell Michael that everything that he warned us about turned out to be true." - R.Y., chicano leader/activist
"It's like you came and went without a care in the world and left total chaos in your wake (laughter)." - J.O., leadership/change consultant
“We don't even know what to call Michael, but when anything new happens here, he is right in the middle of it.” ~ D.S., entrepreneur/philanthropist
"Wait a second, you don't have a job title, or any training, so how can this work be happening (laughter)?" R.S., science writer
"People don't miss the water until the well runs dry." - B.T., consultant/project manager