Meditation and mindfulness have become buzzwords. Meditation and mindfulness practices are about living life alive, passionate, and inspired with two feet firmly planted on the ground. There are many methods of meditation and mindfulness. It is essential that we each find what is correct for us. An effective Meditation Teacher begins wherever you are in your process. This is one of the benefits of one-on-one meditation instruction.
As my practice has developed over 25 years, I have discovered two important truths. First, my conception of meditation and mindfulness began with just 20-30 minutes a day of relaxation. I have since realized that that time is training me to stay relaxed and calm all day! This is still true 25 years later. The other revelation for me was becoming aware that the purpose of meditation and mindfulness was not about me and my needs and wants. Meditation and mindfulness prepare me to be of greater service to everybody and everything I come in contact with. This truth has possibly been my life’s most significant and rewarding shift. Through daily practice of meditation and mindfulness, I know why I am here on this planet and have a source of continued inspiration and guidance. What could be more important than this?
“Working with Michael changed my life (and probably still is). Michael is incredibly powerful and intuitive as a healer, guide, and teacher. He is also an incredibly dedicated, gentle, and generous friend. He has guided me towards connection with myself and the work I am called to do in the world, he has stood beside me in moments of my faltering and grief, and he has been around to check in with me in moments when I feel lost. He encourages me to ask myself hard questions, and he is unwilling to allow me to settle for anything less than the Truth. I don’t know what my life would look like without Michael in it, but I imagine I would not be where I am or continue to grow in the direction I am. I have much to thank Michael and earnestly encourage you to meet with him and see for yourself.” Ashley
“We can’t do it alone, but nobody can do it for us.”
- Growing Together Personal & Spiritual Development Group (Online)!
Come Join The Circle! What are we doing? We are a group of people discussing our honest feelings on safety, trauma, healing, boundaries, connection, relationships, drugs, love, sex, money, mental health, wellbeing, gender, race, culture, and work, or whatever feels alive for us. Basically, being human. We’ll pick a topic, trade stories, have a moderated discussion, and start and close the group with meditation or… - Second Degree Reiki Training on March 30 & 31, 2026!
I am excited to offer a Second Degree Reiki Training on March 30 & 31, 2026, from 1:00 – 6:00! Anyone who has completed First Degree Reiki Training (Reiki Level One) is invited to participate and move to the next level in your practice. This Reiki Training will be located in North Kingstown, RI. - First Degree Reiki Training March 21 & 22, 2026!
A Special First Degree Reiki Training on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 & 22, 2026, from 1:00-6:00. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is where all new Reiki students begin their Reiki Training. In this class, students receive all four First Degree Reiki Attunements, practice sharing and receiving Reiki, and are ready to share Reiki with friends, family, and emergencies. - Walking for Peace: Monks, Mystics and Michaels
In response to the Tibetan Monks Walking for Peace, I wrote a reflection on my experiences with monks, walking for peace, and non-violent protest. “In 1995, I received Reiki training for the first time. During the training, I received a message to leave the job that I loved working with kids and families in crisis, my home by a brook, give everything I had away,… - Reedsy Discovery Book ReviewHere is the Reedsy Discovery Book Review submitted on December 14, 2024. Loved it! ? Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heavy, raw, emotional and vulnerable, but ultimately inspiring and hopeful
- Don’t Call Me a Therapist – Mad In America
Don’t Call Me a Therapist is a provocative and beautifully written article about the immense power therapists, counselors, and psychologists hold, and how we can make impactful mistakes if we take that power for granted or casually. The titles we hold and the diagnoses we make significantly influence your lives in many ways, some of which are problematic.I appreciate the humility and courage of the…
