E126: Work at the Root—Why the Mind Is Restless
Michael Singer Podcast
Nov 03
E126: Work at the Root—Why the Mind Is Restless
E126: Work at the Root—Why the Mind Is Restless

Michael Singer Podcast
Nov 03
The human mind is often seen as inherently restless, but this turbulence is not its true nature. Instead, it arises from unresolved experiences that accumulate over time, shaping a false sense of self. This podcast delves into how we can move beyond this conditioned identity and reconnect with the quiet, expansive awareness beneath.
The mind's restlessness stems not from its natural state but from stored impressions of past experiences that were never fully processed. These unresolved moments form the 'personal mind'—a cycle of reactions, fears, and desires mistaken as identity. True peace comes not from resisting life’s events or defending the ego, but from witnessing them without attachment. By recognizing that others’ behaviors reflect their own programming, not our worth, we begin to disidentify from reactive patterns. Spiritual growth lies in allowing experiences to pass through without storing them, using breath and attention as tools to release inner clutter. Liberation is found not in changing external circumstances but in shifting our relationship to them—living from awareness rather than accumulation. The practice is simple but profound: observe, accept, and let go.
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Liking and disliking are about others, not oneself.
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People's reactions to you are based on their past programming, not on who you truly are
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The mind is like the immune system, trying to release stored 'garbage' (unresolved experiences).
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The restlessness of the mind comes from attaching to stored experiences as 'self'
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One shouldn't worry about losing others' respect when seeing the world as floating images in a blinding light