Mayim Bialik's Breakdown Part Two: Michael Singer: “I Can Handle This”—A Powerful Mantra for Modern Life, Why We Are Addicted to Our Own Suffering, and How to Release Everything That’s Hurting Us.
35 snips
Jan 7, 2026 
Michael A. Singer, renowned author of The Untethered Soul and spiritual teacher, shares revolutionary insights into spiritual awakening. He emphasizes that true surrender goes beyond passive acceptance and encourages resilience as a key to navigating modern stress. Michael explores the profound connection between compassion and acceptance, asserting that they're essential for personal and collective growth. He challenges listeners to let go of their egos and reveals that understanding our insignificance can be liberating, paving the way for spiritual evolution.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Surrender Is An Inner Process
- Surrender is an inner act of letting go rather than passively accepting any external event.
- Michael A. Singer says you first release inner resistance, then return with clarity to deal with situations.
Train On Small Annoyances First
- Start practicing letting go with small, everyday annoyances to build skill and resilience.
- Michael A. Singer recommends training on low-hanging fruit so the gap between resistance and reaction widens.
Use Small Habits To Halt Upset
- When you feel resistance rise, pause and use simple practices like affirmation or breath to stop automatic complaints.
- Michael A. Singer suggests habitual small practices will reduce needless upset over things like rain or traffic.
