“May I be helpful, kind, patient, and cool-headed. May I recognize harmful actions as a symptom of suffering. May I notice the beauty that’s always right in front of me. May I not take the wonder of this life for granted.”

About The Art of Monday Morning, LLC

The Rev. Mike Travisano, Oshō

The Art of Monday Morning, LLC was founded by author and reverend, Mike Travisano. A practitioner of mindfulness for over thirty years, Mike is an ordained Buddhist priest (Oshō) and active member of the clergy for the Blue Mountain Lotus Society, Dragonfly Sangha in south-central Pennsylvania. 

Mike’s post-graduate work at Penn State concentrated in organizational psychology, and he's delivered mindfulness training for companies such as IBM, the PA state government, and several Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations. Mike has also worked in leadership positions for firms such as IBM and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development in Rome, Italy. 

In addition to teaching, coaching, and counseling mindfulness and meditation for The Art of Monday Morning, Mike also works as a Contemplative Practitioner as part of Charlie Health’s youth intensive mental healthcare program for adolescents and adults (charliehealth.com).

Mike is the author Refuge in Small Things, released in September 2024.

Wendy Brtalik, Partner & Head of Business Development

Wendy Brtalik oversees strategic growth, account relations, and curriculum development for The Art of Monday Morning’s corporate and large group clientele. Previously a Senior Leader in the financial services industry, Wendy brings over twenty years of experience with companies such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Co-op Solutions. 

Wendy is passionate about working with organizations to incorporate mindful habits, skills, and communications to reduce stress, improve performance, increase innovation, and align leaders and teams with their most important strategic objectives.

Wendy is a believer in humanity, who enjoys exploring nature and the outdoors with her pup, George, traveling, fostering and supporting local animal rescues, and engaging with the community.

Kind words -

  • His compassion for others, expertise in the history and practice of mindfulness, and gift of eloquently naming and labeling swirling thoughts, feelings, and general suffering helped me hear myself, see myself, and discover my self-worth. He is earnest, humble, brilliant, and funny, which are all qualities that made a mindfulness/self-reflective practice accessible to me, despite several previous attempts at self-study.

    — Lacey, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Mike is knowledgeable, patient, kind, completely non-judgmental, and (maybe most importantly) real! Whether we’re working through a work issue or something with my family, Mike really listens, and instead of giving advice, he helps me to find my own path.

    — Marcus, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

  • Mike has helped me to understand where my thought patterns originate, and to develop ways to manage my reactions before they escalate to stressors. Mike's approach is very caring, patient and compassionate - he is a calming force and genuine in wanting to help people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Working with Mike is a partnership; he has tools to offer but is most focused on helping you identify what works best for you.

    — Andrea, Atlanta, Georgia

  • I’ve read books, I’ve used apps, I’ve gone to seminars and retreats, but since working with Mike, my life finally feels like it’s mine. I don’t feel so afraid. I don’t feel so stuck. Working together, I’ve learned tools that I can use to bring me out of my “bad spots” and truly feel relieved. I’m very grateful.

    — Michael, Boston, Massachusetts

  • Mike is thoughtful, patient, extremely knowledgeable, and most important, he cares! I found his class to be entertaining (he's funny) and very informative. I will absolutely put what I learned to practice.

    — Tina, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania