Episodes of Infinite Smile

Nov 29th, 2018 40m 56s

Michael discusses how it is that we can carry a practice that allows for us to "get there" in terms of waking up. Among the most necessary approaches to this process is to deconstruct the reality we live in from a personal perspective, at least

ISmile364 - Getting There From Here

Nov 29th, 2018 40m 56s

Michael discusses how it is that we can carry a practice that allows for us to "get there" in terms of waking up. Among the most necessary approaches to this process is to deconstruct the reality we live in from a personal perspective, at least

ISmile363 - Thanksgiving, Giving Thanks & Suffering Lite

Nov 25th, 2018

This evening's talk spans poetry, rock 'n roll, awareness, friendship, and how we can meet our experiences during the Holiday season with care and purpose. In fact, Michael argues, "awareness itself, is gratitude."

ISmile363 - Thanksgiving, Giving Thanks & Suffering Lite

Nov 25th, 2018

This evening's talk spans poetry, rock 'n roll, awareness, friendship, and how we can meet our experiences during the Holiday season with care and purpose. In fact, Michael argues, "awareness itself, is gratitude."

ISmile362 - Friendship, Fearlessness, and Focus

Nov 11th, 2018 49m 19s

Among the most important aspects of spiritual work is our sense of community. It can inspire us and keep us focused on the needs of the moment. It can also remind us of how necessary it is to make friends with our fear, thus allowing for our ac

ISmile362 - Friendship, Fearlessness, and Focus

Nov 11th, 2018 49m 19s

Among the most important aspects of spiritual work is our sense of community. It can inspire us and keep us focused on the needs of the moment. It can also remind us of how necessary it is to make friends with our fear, thus allowing for our ac

ISmile361 - It's About About Recognition Not Creation

Jun 28th, 2018 50m 53s

So often we find ourselves working to build things that we see as beneficial: a life, a relationship, a home, or even a philosophy that might work to offer us shelter from the chaos of contemporary living. In this talk, Michael offers us a chan

ISmile361 - It's About About Recognition Not Creation

Jun 28th, 2018 50m 53s

So often we find ourselves working to build things that we see as beneficial: a life, a relationship, a home, or even a philosophy that might work to offer us shelter from the chaos of contemporary living. In this talk, Michael offers us a chan

ISmile360 - Tangled Silk

Jun 25th, 2018 50m 59s

As the poet, Atticus points out, we are often very complicated beings. This shows up especially in relationships. While any relationship can be a challenge, our intimate relationships are especially good at helping us uncover our attachments. T

ISmile360 - Tangled Silk

Jun 25th, 2018 50m 59s

As the poet, Atticus points out, we are often very complicated beings. This shows up especially in relationships. While any relationship can be a challenge, our intimate relationships are especially good at helping us uncover our attachments. T

ISmile359 – Loss

Jun 21st, 2018 51m 21s

What is loss and where does the fear associated with it come from? What about anger? What is grief? How do we best cope with these general attributes of loss and the negativity that it inspires? This evening's podcast goes to the heart of this

ISmile359 – Loss

Jun 21st, 2018 51m 21s

What is loss and where does the fear associated with it come from? What about anger? What is grief? How do we best cope with these general attributes of loss and the negativity that it inspires? This evening's podcast goes to the heart of this

ISmile358 – Body As Vehicle

Jun 19th, 2018 53m

It all happens here, in this very body. While it's critical we not get lost in its desires, enlightenment doesn't happen in any other place.Alex Grey

ISmile358 – Body As Vehicle

Jun 19th, 2018 53m

It all happens here, in this very body. While it's critical we not get lost in its desires, enlightenment doesn't happen in any other place.Alex Grey

ISmile357 – Opened By Life

Dec 19th, 2017 51m

So often we can feel closed off from ourselves, the world, and those around us. In this talk, Michael discusses another option that leads us on a decidedly different spiritual and psychological trajectory, even when situations are difficult.

ISmile357 – Opened By Life

Dec 19th, 2017 51m

So often we can feel closed off from ourselves, the world, and those around us. In this talk, Michael discusses another option that leads us on a decidedly different spiritual and psychological trajectory, even when situations are difficult.