Surrender-How It Liberates Us from Suffering with Michael A. Singer

In his acclaimed books, Michael revealed how we can spend our entire lives trying to change our external conditions to "be and feel OK"-when the real problem is what's going on inside.
Now, in this in-depth dialog with Sounds True founder Tami Simon, he draws upon the insights of his course Living from a Place of Surrender to help us identify and release the blockages that cause our suffering.
"Surrender is the willingness to let go. To realize that your thoughts, your emotions, and even your body are not you. That you are the indwelling consciousness witnessing it all."-Michael A. Singer
Learn about your true relationship to the world unfolding around you and to the thoughts and emotions arising within you. But most importantly, you will come into touch with the real “you”-the indwelling consciousness that is witnessing it all.
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[@betinaaksoz6246]

I've been following Michael for 4 years now. His teachings changed my life, gave me resillience to deal with challenges and improved my inner space. Purification is the path. When you are truly in the path, you will be one of the rare people who feel happy when pain comes. Thank you Mickey for giving us the key to liberation.❤

[@sarahturpin5749]

Can you elaborate on purification

[@betinaaksoz6246]

@@sarahturpin5749 Your natural state is pure love and ecstasy, but your energy flow is blocked by mental-emotional habitual patterns called samskaras. When you relax and release through discomfort, the blockages are purified and your energy goes up naturally.

[@sajo4241]

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[@sajo4241]

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[@rhamacoulter8686]

I’m so grateful words cannot describe how I feel. Thank you Michael and Tami for putting these teachings on You Tube. I purchased the course “Living from a place of surrender,” and it has ruined me. I am no longer satisfied with manipulating the world, I am falling apart, I feel myself dissolving and experiencing extreme disillusionment. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏.

[@menow1650]

I finally understand babies now. In my whole life I couldn't figure them out. thankyou. Especially the baby blanket, it all makes sense now. I didn't have children, they seemed so alien to me. Grab anything that's steady to build the self concept. This is amazing for me.

[@sohaibam3641]

M.S is one of my fav mentors of all time ❤ thank you Michael and sounds true

[@1402celsiusltd]

Michael Singer's advocacy for "letting go" and "surrender" as pathways to spiritual enlightenment and inner peace is certainly appealing to many. However, one could argue that this approach oversimplifies the complexities of human experience and could potentially be problematic when applied indiscriminately. Firstly, the notion of "letting go" can be interpreted as a form of passivity or relinquishment of personal responsibility. In a world that is increasingly complex and fraught with challenges-be it in business, relationships, or societal issues-taking an active stance is often necessary. The idea of simply letting go could be seen as an abdication of the agency we have to effect meaningful change, both in our lives and in the broader world. Secondly, the concept of "surrender" can be at odds with the human instinct for survival and progress. From an evolutionary standpoint, humans have thrived because of their ability to confront and overcome challenges, not by surrendering to them. In a competitive business environment, for example, surrendering could equate to failure or missed opportunities. It's crucial to strike a balance between acceptance of what we cannot change and active engagement with what we can. Additionally, the idea of surrender and letting go can be culturally specific and may not resonate with everyone. In some cultures, these concepts could be seen as forms of weakness or defeatism, which are not universally accepted as virtues. Finally, while the spiritual benefits of letting go and surrendering are emphasized, the potential psychological ramifications are not adequately addressed. For individuals dealing with serious mental health issues like depression or anxiety, the advice to simply "let go" could be not only ineffective but also potentially harmful without the guidance of qualified professionals. In summary, while Singer's ideas have merit and can offer solace and insight to many, they should not be viewed as universally applicable solutions. Life's complexities often require a more nuanced and multifaceted approach.

[@melssf7852]

Great point of view. ❤ thanks for that perspective. It can be a struggle at times, and I just try to be gentle with myself. It really is a unique experience, being a human being.

[@brandalchemist]

Wow, amazing. Instant recognition at 4:05 - There is no one, only potentiality that wants to create. This is a whole world inside there that is every changing as it creates. It is a living being, creation itself. This is, what I could see at 4:05. Thank you.

[@hewbert77au]

How lovely to ‘put a face to the voice’ …Tami has introduced so many things I’ve heard

[@moontidecreations]

Best course I have ever experienced 🙏❤

[@barbarafranco1462]

Love it. Thank you.

[@jen6319]

I am. Is our connection with god. It isn’t the life experience. The masters teach us this same concept and how to reconnect with god. It is the exact same message from Yogananda Paramahansa This is another way of describing it. 💜💜💜

[@vcasper]

You have such a beautiful voice

[@c.k.1958]

Thank you 🌸

[@Michelle-bv1ko]

Great insight here.... & I finally found someone who gets it, so a real pity we have to PAY to find out about WHY Consciousness gets distracted by pointless or ultimately trivial concerns and how tro Stop that distraction.... I guess its about moving into the "present moment". However the present moment can throw up some challenges that need resolving - a bomb drops on my house.... I escape.... how do I stop the waterfall of thought production that follows from that situation, in the string of present moments that follow like beads on a string?

[@simplysunmoon]

Are you in there? Then much love to you from ❤️🌝🌛

[@vr1gonzales]

hi god i enjoyed michael schoot

[@nickiboy33]

Divorce can distract your thoughts, feelings and attitude, in my and million other cases. How do I liberate myself from the suffering? I think time will. I just do my best and let it have its course and observe.

[@sarahturpin5749]

Did you receive an answer ? Struggling with this myself

[@nickiboy33]

@@sarahturpin5749 , no answer....but hang in there, Im there too and its a battle every day, but I approach it with science and previous experience. This too shall pass. No problems are eternal

[@karenf9564]

Funny as it may sound, something as gut wrenching as going through a divorce can be a wonderful opportunity for this kind of work. The pain is already at the surface, you don’t have to search for it. Isolate the pain - NOT the thoughts behind the pain, the pain itself. What does it feel like in your body. Try to connect with it, meditate on it, begin a relationship with it. Go from there!

[@nickiboy33]

@@karenf9564 I agree. It was a series of things that happened in a short period of time (including divorce ) that made me want to make a change in my life so I have embraced the pain and the result is tremendous growth in many dimensions in my life. Mind, body and soul! The journey has been and is amazing but truly painful! I have now a new identity and love who im becoming. #spritualawakening

[@melssf7852]

2 years ago I was you. Doing "the work" really makes it an amazing experience, I've outgrown so many things that hurt me and others, pettiness and spitefulness, anger, rage, went through it all, allowed it to run through me and went through therapy, attended self help workshops, read books, Michael Singer is one of my favorites, I am so happy, there was so much blocking me, I feel free! Hang in there, those that thrive post divorce are those willing to use the experience to do better. I've got a new career, job, home, happy space and being an attentive parent enjoying my time with my kid.

[@Wacky-World]

What if the "YOU (that is in there)" is merely a part of the physical mind (as when creating, your mind is aware of what works or does not work)? Maybe all the "gurus" are wrong, and we literally ARE the body and ARE the mind (which is what most “gurus” teach . Anyway, I wonder about THAT. With that said, Michael A. Singer point-of-view is AWESOME, and works: Have no way life must go; LIFE’S WAY IS THE WAY; do your best with what is in front of you, and be thankful for whatever the outcome.

[@rrewerts1]

I didn’t hear a word in that video about surrender…

[@Grayem-y7b]

Yeah

[@JulieDawnSmith]

I've enjoyed your talks and reading living untethered After 6 years since being bullied out my home in cr ( at 1st expected would be ok, yoga a part life) It's been one move after another go hectic and now!! Very much practice on this and outside seems/is even when let go responding by being abusive and not even what anyone wants Edit story Simplify can't describe now come to write and what if it gets interuptive like people are annoyed your calm , annoyed or taking advantage of your allowed.. Abusive even in a passive aggressive way like always running nails down a chalk board in various ways It's so bad it's funny and I've moved the last few years Applied community why this experiment/ action Any comments Advice on not changing an outer world that's actively interrupting any meditation and creativity time, dislikes your not joining in the rat race for want better word Blah I'm hurting, sore from noise and yes I saw logic I. Watching AHH That's ra major question The difference between suppression and witness Metta Julie

[@dakotalujan7503]

How can I attend these live?

[@ADreamPainter]

He does three talks a week in Alachua Florida, at the Temple of the Universe.

[@alanhehe4508]

Sounds True: keeping capitalism alive in spiritual work.

[@DilbagSingh-sp2yp]

Please elaborate if possible.

[@alanhehe4508]

@@DilbagSingh-sp2yp I just wish they didn't have to put so much content behind a pay wall, as I'm very poor.

[@DilbagSingh-sp2yp]

@@alanhehe4508 I resonate and being exactly where you are can feel that truly, isn't it strange as compared to those masters of olden days and may be not too olden,like Shri Nisargdatta maharaj and many many more who consider it utterly inappropriate to charge any money for teachings, maybe there might be something which iam unable to see right now that lead to this situation, there might be some good reasons but truly as of now I don't know.

[@jakedimmick1452]

we should all be grateful for the internet especially youtube for providing a platform for us to find this wonderful uplifting content. wich like in the olden days one wod have to travel across the earth to find a teacher who cod pass this knowledge onto us. and, once found, the teacher may not want to associate with you . what are you concentrating on

[@jakedimmick1452]

@@alanhehe4508 have you checked out how much it costs to get over that pay wall? proly not much more than wat you spend on sodas everyday. jjust saying, not being shitty. love you love you love you