Michael Singer Podcast E147: The Voice in Your Head Is Not You
27 snips
Jan 15, 2026 Discover how your inner mental voice isn't your true self, but a reflection of past experiences. Suppressing thoughts only leads to deeper issues. Instead, embrace your mind and work through emotional blockages to find peace. Learn to differentiate between constructive thinking and personal preferences that cause suffering. By practicing acceptance and addressing stored pain, you can reduce mental chatter and achieve a state of natural joy. Transform your relationship with your mind and uncover your path to spiritual growth.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
You Are The Watcher Not The Voice
- Michael A. Singer realized the inner voice is distinct from the true self and can be observed.
- Noticing that watcher frees you from merging with constant mental chatter and is the first spiritual step.
Don't Suppress The Inner Voice
- Avoid trying to silence the mind by suppression because it only buries the underlying cause.
- Deal with the reason the voice talks instead of pushing it away so the disturbance won't return stronger.
Preference, Not Desire, Fuels Suffering
- Singer reframes desire as preference: wanting or not wanting shapes all inner suffering.
- Preferences create constant commotion because reality often contradicts what you made up in the mind.
