The Journey Beyond Yourself

The Untethered Soul

Michael A. Singer

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The Untethered Soul

The Journey Beyond Yourself

Written byMichael A. Singer

Michael A. Singer invites readers to notice the voice in their head and to realise they are the one who hears it. From there he explores letting go of inner disturbance and living with an open heart.

  • Published2007
  • GenreSpirituality
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  1. 01You aren't your thoughts

    You are the awareness that notices the inner voice.

  2. 02Don't close around pain

    When hurt arises, relax and let it pass instead of protecting it.

  3. 03Stay open

    Keeping your heart open, even when it's hard, brings lasting peace.

  4. 04Let go of the need to control

    Trying to make life match your preferences causes much suffering.

  5. 05Choose happiness

    Decide to be happy no matter what, and keep returning to that choice.

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