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E120: From Ego to Eternity: Living Without Preference

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E120: From Ego to Eternity: Living Without Preference

Michael Singer Podcast

Oct 13
Michael Singer Podcast

Michael Singer Podcast

Oct 13
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Spiritual freedom is not freedom for yourself, but freedom from yourself.  As you gradually cease to strive to get what you want and avoid what you don’t want, life transforms into a harmonious unfolding of the Tao, where peace and joy arise naturally from...

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This podcast delves into the nature of suffering and how it arises not from external circumstances, but from our internal resistance to reality. The conversation unfolds as a journey inward, exploring how the relentless pursuit of personal desires and avoidance of discomfort keeps us trapped in cycles of conflict and dissatisfaction. Rather than advocating for control or manifestation, it presents an alternative path—one rooted in surrender, awareness, and alignment with life’s natural flow.
03:30
The sole cause of suffering is preference, not desire itself.
08:55
The root of suffering is the ego's insistence on having things its way.
11:46
Preferences are a primary source of human suffering.
24:33
Surrender is not saying yes to everything, but letting go of the self first.
27:03
One should relax in the face of emotions like anger or fear, not try to make the emotions themselves relax.
35:16
Consciousness is the highest thing in the universe, but gets bound by mental storage.
45:54
Awareness is the most important thing in the universe; be the consciousness, not just study it.

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Why chasing what you want always leaves you wanting more
00:00
How your preferences create inner conflict with reality
06:18
What happens when you stop fighting yourself
11:46
Is your resistance the real source of pain?
22:13
Why trying to control your emotions pulls you deeper in
27:03
Where the ego comes from—and how it keeps you stuck
35:16
Can you live in harmony by simply letting go of wanting?
40:20

Transcript

Michael Singer: Welcome to the Michael Singer Podcast, presented by Sounds True, in partnership with Shanti Publications. For more information about Michael Singer's work, access to all prior episodes, and information about upcoming releases, we invite you...