Michael Singer Podcast E44: Living Life Beyond Fear and Desire
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Jan 20, 2025 Unlocking a life beyond fear and desire is the focus here. Many are caught in a cycle of chasing what they want while running from what scares them. Embracing acceptance of all experiences leads to deeper fulfillment and joy. The conversation reveals the transformative power of self-acceptance and forgiveness, allowing for personal growth. By letting go of emotional burdens, we can connect with our true energy and experience unity with existence.
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Shallow Living
- Living life solely to pursue desires and avoid fears is shallow.
- It leads to hurting others, suffering, and ultimately, an unfulfilling life.
Diminishing Returns
- Michael Singer uses the example of someone's favorite food to illustrate the diminishing returns of desire.
- Even the most blissful experiences fade with repetition.
The Persistence of Fear
- Singer shares an anecdote about a doctor misdiagnosing a patient with cancer.
- This highlights how even avoiding a fear doesn't eliminate it, but can worsen it.