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SUMMARY:Michael Damian ~ Embracing the Desire for Happiness
DESCRIPTION:“Happiness is not in things. Happiness is in the wholeness of things.”  \nLife is not a meaningless series of experiences happening to no one. For each of us\, it feels vitally important that we find real love and happiness\, by understanding who we are on both the spiritual and human levels. From the start\, this requires that we fully embrace our desire for happiness. \nIt is inevitable that we will grasp at the wrong things\, but as we become established in deep observing\, our desires are purified and transformed. Instead of harboring an anxious desire to receive love from outside\, we become that very love\, in expression. \nAs we intelligently work with desire\, we are also invited to abandon the mistaken quest to lose our sense of self. The real self is conscious presence\, and we cannot lose what is infinitely ours. Observing takes us all the way from the most deluded sense of self\, and its misguided desires\, to the subtle wisdom of consciousness. \nFrom inner listening\, the real self arises as direct knowing\, deep love and radiant energy. Live here long enough and you become a vital and empowered being\, capable of enjoying life in all its forms and seasons. \nMichael Damian shares a clear vision of awakening and psychological integration. Arising from a powerful spiritual awakening in 2006\, and his practice as a depth psychologist\, Michael’s teachings point to the simplicity of knowing our real nature while also mastering our psychology. Michael’s approach is based\, in part\, on work with A Course in Miracles and his main teacher Barry Long. He is the author of The Art of Freedom: A Guide to Awakening. \nwww.michaeldamian.org \nSuggested Donation: $15-25\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/michael-damian-falkirk-2019-9-24-2/
LOCATION:Falkirk Cultural Center\, San Rafael\, 1408 Mission Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, United States
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