Michael O'Leary's Page

Hometown:

Richland Center, Wisconsin

Relationship Status:

Married

About Me:

59 year old male. Like to bike, kayak or just about anything that keeps me outdoors and active. Spiritual, but not religious. Always looking for ways to expand my horizon.

Favorite Music:

Classic Rock and Roll. After that, I listen to most genre of music when I am in the mood.

Favorite Books:

I read to grow, or just to relax. Just finished The Jesus Papers, Buddhism-Is not what you think, reading Armed Madness, The Psycho-Bible, The best Buddhist Writing-2005, The Power of Now. Read Stephen King, John Sanford, Dean Koontz and others for relaxation.

Favorite TV Shows:

Heroes and Greys Anatomy.

What do you do to make a living?

Work as an agronomist consulting with family farms primarily growing crops to feed their livestock

What kind of hobbies do you have?

Biking, Whitewater kayaking, camping.

In a world where you were pursuing your deepest, most heartfelt callings, what would you be doing?

working with people to become aware of their inner being so they can see and feel that we are all part of the whole.

What is the most important thing you have learned in your life?

Money (things) don't make you happy.

Describe a belief that you previously held and then subsequently changed. What caused you to change your mind?

I was a "Devout Catholic" until my own research showed me the myths behind the faith. I think Jesus had a message for all of us--to go within our own bodies and find the God within us. The Kingdom of Heaven is here now--not some future event waiting to happen. Somehow his message got scrambled when men were tempted by power and greed.

At this turbulent moment in history, what do you think is the most important thing a person can do to help humankind (and the rest of the planet) survive the many dangers that confront us?

To become involved in living and not just sit back and say there is nothing you can do. To become aware of our real journey on this earth and to begin living accordingly

What are your answers to the big questions: Who are we? Where are we from? Why are we here? Where are we headed?

We began as spirit and are now starting to become aware of something more then just an animal nature to us. We are heading for pure spirit again someday, if we don't blow our world up first.

Why did you decide to join this community?

I have found NHNE to be a fascinating website since I found it--sometime in the late 90's. Although I don't often join in discussion I find reading them to be enlightning at times.