Michael Singer Podcast E55: From Psychology to Spirituality: Transcending the Mind’s Struggles
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Feb 27, 2025 Explore the intriguing interplay between psychology and spirituality. Discover how your learned patterns and emotional struggles shape the false self, influenced by past experiences. Learn to differentiate between ego-driven connections and authentic relationships that promote growth. Embrace the concept of the conscious observer and realize how it can lead to peace and self-realization. This journey reveals how accepting life’s experiences as gifts can liberate you from suffering and bring about true spiritual awakening.
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Id, Mind, and Self
- Michael Singer discusses the difference between psychology and spirituality, using Freud's concept of the id as an example.
- The id represents basic bodily instincts and desires, expressed through the mind, and it's not the individual's true self.
Superego: The Moral Compass
- The superego, formed by societal and learned impressions of right and wrong, counterbalances the id.
- It represents the internalized moral compass, often expressing guilt or judgment.
Ego: The Masquerading Self
- The ego is a self-concept created by the mind to balance the id and superego.
- It's formed from past experiences and societal programming, leading to a false sense of self.