Michael Ritchie
About the Teacher
Why study with them?
When I was a boy, I believed I could fly. I was the rare child that looked forward to bedtime, as it
was the only time I truly felt myself.
Born in the early sixties, I was considered a very sensitive child, preferring to keep my own
company - when I wasn’t taking care of my sister.
My mother, my life, was an astrologist living an alternative lifestyle - which wasn’t exactly
accepted in the climate of the day. Her family - the family that raised me - were hard partying
musicians, which meant there was never a dull moment and life was rather colourful..
Though different than most families surrounding us, we were always well cared for and loved.
Though poor, we never missed a meal, had a roof over our heads and clothes on our backs - so
my sister and I never really knew the pressures our mother and her partner faced.
She died in a car accident when I was twelve and I was in the search vehicle that found her.
This was the event that killed the child in me, the event that took my wings and my ability to fly.
This began a long road of personal abuse through drugs and alcohol, as the white haired,
sensitive boy had no place in this world. I hitch-hiked the county, falling deeper and deeper into
addiction, leading to many unsavory situations and a few overdoses as well.
It took me until 30 to finally get fully clean, and though I had some amazing successes along the
way, my issues would inevitably get in the way. Thirty was the true beginning of my professional
life (fully clean) and I rose through the ranks of the financial world at a record breaking pace.
Within five years I was made an EVP and voted to the Board of Directors.
I spent the next decade or so mastering left-brain performance psychology, personal excellence
and sales/leadership psychology from the experts of the day, such as: Zig Zigler, Steven Covey,
Tony Robbins, etc…, which resulted in me being considered as the next leader of the company.
The damage this path took on my spirit and soul began manifesting in my body by this time and
I was ultimately diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, amongst other unsavory diseases - and
this began my journey back to my path, the man I’ve always known myself to be.
Twelve years into the diseases, I was called into the doctor’s office and told I had best get my
affairs in order. By this time, I was barely mobile, swollen beyond recognition, my knee cartilage
pulverized beyond repair, my shoulder and bicep muscles severed by bone spurs and in a
severe state of depression. My doctor actually tested and told me I suffered from the worst case
of PTSD he’d ever come across. Pain killers, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, prednisone,
inhalers, bi-weekly Biologic injections… are just a few of the thousands of dollars spent each
month on medication and treatments. The results were less than optimal, which ultimately led to
the doctor's statement above and the beginning of my awakening.
I began writing - and writing and writing - two novels and countless poems and short stories
later I finally penned the piece which - combined with a video on the “Double Slit Experiment” -
brought my awakening to my beta-consciousness.
Awakening
I’m a bug,
on a bug,
on a bug,
realizing - there is no bug
Though I’d attempted meditation on many occasions in the past, I’d never made it beyond the
five minute mark - yet the doctor’s diagnosis gave me a new motivation and within a few
meditations I was able to surrender completely. It was as if the universe had been waiting for
me, as I experienced what is called a Kundalini Awakening.
I had no idea what had happened and truly thought I was losing it. I saw multiple different
doctors and therapists, all assured me I was anything but crazy. This began a rather manic
study period, which would continue for the next five+ years, including every path to ascension I
could discover. (I still study every day, though not at the 12-14hr a day pace I worked at then.)
Topics include, but not limited to: religions, ancient traditional paths, aliens, conspiracy theories,
the study of coaching at CoachU, over a hundred sacred plant medicine ceremonies and
one-on-one work with elite level Shamans and energy healers, with my primary teacher living in
our home for two years.
For those who need a title, I am a Transformation Coach, specializing in higher consciousness. I
work with numerology, Human Design, meditation, music, sacred medicines and healing
ceremonies to name a few.
And for those of you wondering - yes, I can fly - but so can you… Read More
was the only time I truly felt myself.
Born in the early sixties, I was considered a very sensitive child, preferring to keep my own
company - when I wasn’t taking care of my sister.
My mother, my life, was an astrologist living an alternative lifestyle - which wasn’t exactly
accepted in the climate of the day. Her family - the family that raised me - were hard partying
musicians, which meant there was never a dull moment and life was rather colourful..
Though different than most families surrounding us, we were always well cared for and loved.
Though poor, we never missed a meal, had a roof over our heads and clothes on our backs - so
my sister and I never really knew the pressures our mother and her partner faced.
She died in a car accident when I was twelve and I was in the search vehicle that found her.
This was the event that killed the child in me, the event that took my wings and my ability to fly.
This began a long road of personal abuse through drugs and alcohol, as the white haired,
sensitive boy had no place in this world. I hitch-hiked the county, falling deeper and deeper into
addiction, leading to many unsavory situations and a few overdoses as well.
It took me until 30 to finally get fully clean, and though I had some amazing successes along the
way, my issues would inevitably get in the way. Thirty was the true beginning of my professional
life (fully clean) and I rose through the ranks of the financial world at a record breaking pace.
Within five years I was made an EVP and voted to the Board of Directors.
I spent the next decade or so mastering left-brain performance psychology, personal excellence
and sales/leadership psychology from the experts of the day, such as: Zig Zigler, Steven Covey,
Tony Robbins, etc…, which resulted in me being considered as the next leader of the company.
The damage this path took on my spirit and soul began manifesting in my body by this time and
I was ultimately diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, amongst other unsavory diseases - and
this began my journey back to my path, the man I’ve always known myself to be.
Twelve years into the diseases, I was called into the doctor’s office and told I had best get my
affairs in order. By this time, I was barely mobile, swollen beyond recognition, my knee cartilage
pulverized beyond repair, my shoulder and bicep muscles severed by bone spurs and in a
severe state of depression. My doctor actually tested and told me I suffered from the worst case
of PTSD he’d ever come across. Pain killers, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, prednisone,
inhalers, bi-weekly Biologic injections… are just a few of the thousands of dollars spent each
month on medication and treatments. The results were less than optimal, which ultimately led to
the doctor's statement above and the beginning of my awakening.
I began writing - and writing and writing - two novels and countless poems and short stories
later I finally penned the piece which - combined with a video on the “Double Slit Experiment” -
brought my awakening to my beta-consciousness.
Awakening
I’m a bug,
on a bug,
on a bug,
realizing - there is no bug
Though I’d attempted meditation on many occasions in the past, I’d never made it beyond the
five minute mark - yet the doctor’s diagnosis gave me a new motivation and within a few
meditations I was able to surrender completely. It was as if the universe had been waiting for
me, as I experienced what is called a Kundalini Awakening.
I had no idea what had happened and truly thought I was losing it. I saw multiple different
doctors and therapists, all assured me I was anything but crazy. This began a rather manic
study period, which would continue for the next five+ years, including every path to ascension I
could discover. (I still study every day, though not at the 12-14hr a day pace I worked at then.)
Topics include, but not limited to: religions, ancient traditional paths, aliens, conspiracy theories,
the study of coaching at CoachU, over a hundred sacred plant medicine ceremonies and
one-on-one work with elite level Shamans and energy healers, with my primary teacher living in
our home for two years.
For those who need a title, I am a Transformation Coach, specializing in higher consciousness. I
work with numerology, Human Design, meditation, music, sacred medicines and healing
ceremonies to name a few.
And for those of you wondering - yes, I can fly - but so can you… Read More