AWE: The Automatic Writing Experience | Michael Sandler

#160 My amazing guest this week is Michael Sandler. Michael is a best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and the co-host of the popular Inspire Nation show. He is also the co-creator of Inspire Nation University and the Automatic Writing Experience online course. Our talk today revolved around the concept of elevating consciousness and increasing our awareness in life. Sometimes we can lose our identity and our way a little bit, and that's okay. We're here today to tell you about how you can tap into yourself and allow for your inner wisdom to flow, through Automatic Writing. We will talk about some tips that can help you see what is going on in your subconscious and how you can put a stop to negative patterns such as self-sabotaging. About Michael: Michael Sandler is the co-host of the popular Inspire Nation show, a transformational, self-help, spiritually focused podcast and YouTube channel, along with his wife, fellow coach, and teacher, Jessica Lee. He is a best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur, visionary, coach, and the cocreator of Inspire Nation University and the Automatic Writing Experience online course. Having been a world-class athlete and coach, competing at the international level in cycling, along with being a competitive speed-- skater, Ironman triathlete, and runner, Michael has applied those same training skills to being a life coach to teachers, leaders, and visionaries. He is a life-long meditation practitioner and meditation teacher. Two near-death accidents led to the conception of the Inspire Nation show, the creation of the Automatic Writing Experience, and the writing of this book. These devastating accidents led Michael to a much deeper understanding about the world, of Spirit, and of our connection to something greater than ourselves. He calls this "getting the big picture" and from that this book emerged. Once driven purely by performance and results as an endurance athlete, Michael survived the near-fatal accidents that cracked his heart open and helped him discover a kinder, gentler way of moving through life--one that arguably makes an even greater impact on others and the planet. That's what he calls being an open-hearted warrior--and to his mission to elevate consciousness, shift humanity, and help people truly discover their greatest self. Despite twin titanium femurs and hips, as a result of the accidents, he continues to run, skate, and play in the mountains or explore the world in an RV with Jessica and his three kitty cats, along with Roo Roo the Wonder Rooster--always in prayer, always connected to Spirit. Michael's Website: inspirenationshow.com/about-us/ Michael's New Book, AWE:www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0847TSW4H/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 The AWE Video-based Program:automaticwriting.com  Key points with time stamp: AWE: The Automatic Writing Experience (00:00) Michael's work in his own words (00:15) The pivotal moment that led Michael to where he is (01:16) Why was pain necessary for Michael to be who he is now? (08:19) Getting into Automatic Writing (12:41) Tapping into a deeper level through Automatic Writing (16:06) How to start the process (18:29) How to trust in the wisdom that comes through (21:09) Michael's daily practice (23:38) How to stop the self-sabotaging patterns (26:55) The changes created in Michael's life through automatic writing (30:59) Michael's most recent book, AWE (32:35) Some tips for if you are just starting out (33:41) How to "snuggle up with the fear" (37:59) Michael's morning routine (39:52) The feeling of complete surrender (42:51) Michael's intention for his new book (45:39) What Michael leaves us with (48:22) Mentioned in this episode: Navajo Barefoot Running, A book by Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee Inspire Nation Automatic Writing The Akashic Masters Reverend Michael Beckwith Einstein Andrew Newberg George Harrison Think and Grow Rich, a book by Napoleon Hill Carl Jung The hypnagogic state Thomas Eddison Salvador Dali Ram Dass Kundalini Dr. Ervin Laszlo About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co