Love ... It Really Is All You Need.

When you follow the prompts of the Universe, you end up in the right place, at the right time.

Even if you don’t get what you “wanted”, you will always get what you need.

Musings and Memories From Decades of Personal Growth & Surrender

Personal growth isn’t a choice for some of us. It’s the reason Mike was born. Pick a story from the past the resonates with you. All stories are true. 

Lost Your Drive & Desire… You’re not alone!

  I’ve been on a personal journey for a couple decades now. One that involved me diving into the depths of who “Mike” actually is. It’s definitely reshaped my understanding of drive, desire, and love.  Honestly, some would call my entire experience an “existential crisis” and label it some mid-life

The Universe, Your Glass, and You

  You know me, I’m a “glass is brimming over” kind of guy. So, when the universe took my glass, shattered it on the ground, and it felt like it used the shards to pierce my heart, it was a tough pill to swallow. (My initial “back off, universe” reaction

Don’t tell me how to raise my kids!!!

  I’ve been reflecting on the evolution of parenting in todays society. From the grit-focused approach of my own father to the parenting of my kids, who belong to the millennial and Gen Z generations. Ask any two families and you’re going to get different answers on what’s “the best

“You never listen!” – has this every happened?

  The key to finding or being happy in a relationship. About 2 years ago, my wife and I were having some communication struggles.  We would get into an argument over something silly and I couldn’t understand how she couldn’t see the bigger picture of the argument. It was an

From Anger to Love

The jumps we make on the ladder of emotion are not always easy. In fact, sometimes they can feel impossible. In a single day, all of my beliefs and the way I saw the world changed. Anger faded. It happened about 5 years ago in a 3 day meditation. I’m

It’s blasphemy… I asked the wrong questions 🙁

  Before I tell you this story, please know I tell it from a place of already being healed. The story and past hold no power or pain over me. It’s a memory without emotion.  I now feel compassion for those who “wronged me” and those who continue to today

Feeling “Unlucky”? Here’s my game plan…

  What if we could influence our own luck? What if it’s not just a random force, but something we can intentionally shape? I’ve been diving into “Conscious Luck” by Gay Hendricks, one of my favorite authors. It’s got me reflecting on my past mindset. Once upon a time, my

Our Search for Happy and that moment of clarity

  Ever feel like happiness is just out of reach?  Let me share a tale about a man named Hector. He had a comfortable life, a loving partner, a rewarding job, and all the material comforts one could wish for. Yet, he wasn’t happy. Haunted by a nagging sense of