What if bravery looked less like battle—and more like pursuing love, even when it feels uncertain?

In this special microdose meditation, Michael honors the late Rob Reiner with a heartfelt reflection on courage, compassion, and the pursuit of true love. Inspired by a line from The Princess Bride, this practice invites you to explore the emotional “castles” in your life—the guarded places where vulnerability lives—and to move forward with openness and presence.

1. Cultivate emotional bravery without needing all the answers.
2. Discover how meditation can soften fear and awaken your heart.
3. Learn how pursuing love—even when messy—can become your boldest act of healing.

Press play to embrace the spirit of “storming the castle”—not with armor, but with openness, love, and full humanity.

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