The Living Library Book Club — October 2026 In Conversation with The Bridge for Mental Health Behind the Masks: Authenticity, Mental Health, and the Stories That Shape Us What happens when we feel safe enough to stop pretending to be someone we’re not? In this October installment of The Living Library Book Club, Michael Shoeman … More The Living Library Book Club, October Edition
Love, Peace & Harmony — A Spiritual Journey and Meditation Experience What happens when we take the time not only to listen to someone’s spiritual journey, but to experience a practice that has helped shape their life? In this installment of The Living Library, Michael Shoeman welcomes Reverend Judy Sato for a heartfelt conversation about … More Love, Peace & Harmony — A Spiritual Journey and Meditation Experience
CONVERSATION WITH NOVA (LovingIs.ai) RIGHT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMANS AND AI INITIATED ON 9/24/2026 MIKE: Right Relationship Hello Nova. This is Mike. I wanted to start a new conversation with you about how humans can be in right relationship with each other. The polarization around AI is intensifying and I thought maybe by role modeling nonviolent … More On “Right” Relationship: For Those Feeling Invisible
The Inner Monologue: An Acting Experiment with The Wizard of Iz What changes in a performance when actors begin listening not only to the words being spoken—but to the thoughts underneath them? In this informal 35-minute rehearsal and conversation, Michael Shoeman and Janet Berkowitz explore The Inner Monologue, an acting technique designed to help actors … More The Inner Monologue: An Acting Experiment with The Wizard of Iz
REMEMBER THOSE “CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE” STORIES? I was at the gym this morning and on the television, on a legitimate news station, there was a headline reading “AI will destroy humanity in less than 10 years.” My initial thought was, “Not if human beings start treating each other differently.” Two days ago I choose to interact … More Remember Those “Choose Your Own Adventure” Stories?
From September 2, 20206 The Savior Complex and Politics It’s funny. I’m watching myself become less of an idealist and more of a realist. Take this post. I am fully aware that what I write here may not reach a lot of people. I’ve made peace with that. Earlier this week I left what I … More The Archive of Lost Causes
Divination and Money Management — Episode 4: The Astrology Analysis Can astrology tell us anything useful about an investment? And what happens when we place an unconventional tool alongside conventional financial research—not as a replacement for it, but as an experiment? In Episode 4 of Divination and Money Management, Michael Shoeman continues an ongoing study … More The Astrology Analysis
🌿 The Living Library: In Conversation with Taniya Hussain JCM in Dialogue: Jews, Christians & Muslims Meeting Across Difference What happens when interfaith dialogue moves beyond being polite—and creates enough trust for people to bring their whole selves into the room? In this Living Library conversation, Michael Shoeman sits down with Taniya Hussain to explore … More JCM in Dialogue: Jews, Christians & Muslims Meeting Across Difference
🌿 The Living Library Book Club — August Edition What happens when a book club begins not with a book, but with the people in the room? In the August edition of The Living Library Book Club, Michael Shoeman is joined by Grace, Vern, and Susan for a two-part conversation exploring family, spirituality, creativity, culture, … More Living Library Book Club, August Edition
🌿 The Living Library Book Club: July Edition 🌿 Last night, the Living Library opened its doors—this time in conversation with the Mental Health Association of New Jersey. What unfolded wasn’t just a book discussion; it was a rehearsal for the new world: a space where stories, silences, and sacred questions wove together into something … More Living Library Book Club, July Edition
