Michael Singer Podcast E126: Work at the Root—Why the Mind Is Restless
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Nov 3, 2025 Discover how the mind's natural state is pure and peaceful but becomes restless from unresolved experiences. Michael Singer discusses the impact of stored impressions on our desires, fears, and identity. He offers insights on handling life's challenges from a witness perspective instead of getting stuck in the personal mind. Learn why not taking things personally can decrease ego-driven suffering and how daily practice of letting go can lead to liberation and spiritual growth. Embrace the mantra 'I can handle it' to expand your capacity for peace.
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Ask Why, Not How
- The root question is why the mind is restless rather than how to quiet it with techniques.
- Michael Singer argues the natural mind is peaceful but becomes noisy because of stored experiences and unresolved impressions.
Experiences Aren't You
- Experiences are neutral events that simply happen outside you and don't inherently belong to you.
- Singer says problems arise because we take experiences personally and store them inside as impressions.
Surrender Inside, Then Act
- Surrender inwardly first, then deal with life from a calm place rather than reacting from resistance.
- Let go of inner resisting so you can respond constructively to situations instead of forcing change from ego-driven reactivity.
