Michael Singer Podcast
E36: Overcoming Suffering Through Acceptance
Dec 23, 2024
Exploring the roots of human suffering reveals that it's often tied to resisting experiences and clinging to past preferences. Liberation stems from embracing the present with openness and acceptance. Understanding the flow of life energy, or Shakti, can enhance joy and diminish pain. By letting go of rigid identities shaped by past experiences, one can find true happiness. Ultimately, navigating life's challenges with grace and acceptance leads to a profound inner peace and enables selfless service to others.
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- Overcoming psychological suffering involves recognizing that it stems from internal closures rather than external circumstances, allowing for a choice of emotional response.
- Embracing acceptance fosters peace and equanimity by helping individuals engage with experiences without resistance, promoting emotional health and resilience.
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Understanding Suffering
People commonly face difficulties in life due to experiencing events they do not want. This leads to psychological suffering, which is predominantly rooted in the act of closing off from feelings and emotions. The capacity to choose how one internally responds to external situations defines whether one experiences suffering or joy. Recognizing the power of choice within oneself allows individuals to understand that their psychological pain is a result of their own internal closures rather than external circumstances.
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