Michael Singer Podcast E137: The Sacred Art of Acceptance
Dec 11, 2025
Explore the idea that reality is shaped by countless causes, urging acceptance instead of resistance. Personalizing life events leads to anxiety and neurosis, while true surrender fosters clarity. Every moment reflects past influences, inviting listeners to appreciate the sacredness of even minor experiences. Pushing away discomfort creates energy blockages, and handling reality helps eliminate ongoing issues. Ultimately, being present and grateful for experiences encourages a free flow of energy, enhancing relationships and inner peace.
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Reality Is Larger Than The Self
- Reality is the unfolding result of countless previous causes and mostly has nothing to do with you.
- Treating every moment as personally directed creates unnecessary neurosis and resistance.
Begin By Accepting What Happened
- Start by accepting that what already happened cannot be undone and is the reality you face now.
- Use that acceptance as the baseline before you decide how to respond or intervene.
Dinosaur Footprint To Your Existence
- Singer tells a lineage story tracing a present relationship back to a dinosaur footprint that formed a lake and later human encounters.
- The example shows how vast chains of causes led to this exact moment and your existence.
