Our identity—how we define who we are—is a key component in understanding self, what we value, and our beliefs. Everyone has a unique identity comprised of a variety of factors and experiences. The following exercise is intended to help you initiate the process. It comes from my book on personal growth (Discovering Michael: An Inspirational […]

I was so fortunate to have had the amount of time available to my personal growth and self-discovery in my early thirties. What I am so appreciative is that I made the most during this time, dedicating myself to identifying and dealing with my core issues early on, many of which originated during my childhood, […]

I was recently asked this question, and it was one that made me stop and think. I was able to state several elements of what I stand for, but not in a coherent way. It was something that I would have to ponder, not so much for the satisfaction of others, but primarily for myself. […]

I heard the expression, “wise mind” recently from a therapist who uses this expression to help their clients learn how to make a connection with a healthier source of wisdom vs. their head which is often polluted with unhealthy beliefs, issues, etc. This reminded me of the concept of “higher power” within the 12-step programs. […]

Carl Sagan (1934 – 1996), was a famous scientist, astronomer, and visionary for his time. I was recently referred to one of his videos which I found profound and worthy of some discussion. You can check out the video on YouTube via the following link: https://youtu.be/4PN5JJDh78I What struck me was the realization that every human […]

Chaos exists all around us and appears to be increasing in all aspects of life today. Life as we once knew it is constantly changing. We live in an age of constant white water. Even if our life is stable at this point, we can see signs of change that will most likely impact us […]

It has been a while since I last posted. Around me and within me has been a whirlwind of activity. Friends were having difficult times, work became more stressful and demanding, finances were a lot tighter, and it seemed that the world was getting crazier by the day. I had so much aspiration for my […]

There is no doubt in my mind that a key element of my life’s purpose is to be a sponge and take in as much as possible during this life experience. With an open and inquisitive mind, and a thirst to learn more about life around me, came a most amazing opportunity to learn something with every twist […]

The more I talk with people, the more I realize the amount of stress that is underpinning our society. Although many appear on the surface as though they are doing fine, it does not take much prodding to learn about what lies beneath. It appears that higher levels of stress are normal now, but this […]

I referred to a quote from a Near Death Experiencer and now deceased dear friend, Tom Sawyer. He stated,  “All souls are equal at the soul level. Yet some say, he’s a highly evolved soul. The soul doesn’t evolve, the personality does.” This was profound for me to hear, and helped to address one of […]