Michael Singer Podcast E145: From Personal Preference to Universal Harmony
Jan 8, 2026
Explore the journey from personal desires to universal harmony. Discover how true spirituality emphasizes inner peace over external fixes, and learn why preferences shape suffering. Michael explains the importance of allowing feelings to flow rather than suppressing them, offering a path toward enlightenment. He highlights how daily annoyances can serve as training for dealing with deeper life challenges. Delve into the connection between consciousness and the quantum field, encouraging a shift from ego to shared awareness.
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Happiness Isn’t External Fixing
- True spirituality aims at enlightenment, not temporary self-help fixes driven by personal wants.
- Being okay inside cannot depend on external arrangements that inevitably change.
Outside Conditions Are Impermanent
- If you need outside conditions to feel okay, that wellbeing won't last because the outside constantly changes.
- Relying on external events for inner peace causes repeated suffering when those events shift.
The Soulmate Example
- Singer uses romantic relationships to show how initial excitement fades when reality brings new details.
- He illustrates that external attractions won't reliably sustain inner stability over time.
