The untethered soul by Michael Singer

[Anonymous]

Has anyone read The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1963638

“There’s nothing more important to true growth than realizing that you’re not the voice of the mind — you are the one who hears it.”

I find the insights of the meditation and mindfulness teacher Michael Singer to be very helpful for creating more inner space for quiet observation -/ but I also feel a little ambivalent about some aspects of the book. I won’t say why yet.

I would be interested to hear from those who have read the book (either religious or not) and what you think about the book’s insights.

[Anonymous]

Here are some key points made in The Untethered Soul


1. Listen to your thoughts, but understand that they don't define you.

2. There's a well of energy deep inside you. Don’t block it, but learn to let it flow.

3. You can never live a fear-free life. The only way to transcend fear is to let it go.

4. When you widen the focus of your consciousness, you transcend the confines of your personal self.

5. The idea of death helps us look at our lives with a clearer lens, and prioritize what’s important.

6. Finding the balance between extremes, or Tao, is an essential part of spiritual aw

[Anonymous]

^^^
Law not aw for point 6

[Anonymous]

The premise of the book reminds me of the book "Free Will" by Sam Harris.

We are not the author of our thoughts....although from a neuroscience perspective

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The premise of the book reminds me of the book "Free Will" by Sam Harris.

We are not the author of our thoughts....although from a neuroscience perspective

Thank you - I’ll check that book out. It is interesting that this premise may have neuropsychological evidence to support it.

The guy who wrote the book teaches mindfulness so it is interesting that in order to become more mentally present in the moment it helps to detach from thinking patterns and just observe them .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The premise of the book reminds me of the book "Free Will" by Sam Harris.

We are not the author of our thoughts....although from a neuroscience perspective

Thank you - I’ll check that book out. It is interesting that this premise may have neuropsychological evidence to support it.

The guy who wrote the book teaches mindfulness so it is interesting that in order to become more mentally present in the moment it helps to detach from thinking patterns and just observe them .

You’re welcome. Sam Harris also talks alot about mindfulness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The premise of the book reminds me of the book "Free Will" by Sam Harris.

We are not the author of our thoughts....although from a neuroscience perspective

Thank you - I’ll check that book out. It is interesting that this premise may have neuropsychological evidence to support it.

The guy who wrote the book teaches mindfulness so it is interesting that in order to become more mentally present in the moment it helps to detach from thinking patterns and just observe them .

You’re welcome. Sam Harris also talks alot about mindfulness.

Regarding Sam Harris:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The premise of the book reminds me of the book "Free Will" by Sam Harris.

We are not the author of our thoughts....although from a neuroscience perspective

Thank you - I’ll check that book out. It is interesting that this premise may have neuropsychological evidence to support it.

The guy who wrote the book teaches mindfulness so it is interesting that in order to become more mentally present in the moment it helps to detach from thinking patterns and just observe them .

You’re welcome. Sam Harris also talks alot about mindfulness.

Regarding Sam Harris:

Bizarre take, but whatever. I am an atheist that believes that we all have a moral responsibility towards our fellow human beings. I also believe that is arises from our shared evolutionary history, it provides an evolutionary advantage, and promoting the well being of others is also how we develop and show empathy....

No thanks to christianity, which has harmed a shit ton of people.....I would rather people develop and acknowledge, and ACT UPON our shared moral responsibility and human feelings which are cast aside in favor of doctrine to allow atrocities both large and small.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The premise of the book reminds me of the book "Free Will" by Sam Harris.

We are not the author of our thoughts....although from a neuroscience perspective

Thank you - I’ll check that book out. It is interesting that this premise may have neuropsychological evidence to support it.

The guy who wrote the book teaches mindfulness so it is interesting that in order to become more mentally present in the moment it helps to detach from thinking patterns and just observe them .

You’re welcome. Sam Harris also talks alot about mindfulness.

Regarding Sam Harris:

Bizarre take, but whatever. I am an atheist that believes that we all have a moral responsibility towards our fellow human beings. I also believe that is arises from our shared evolutionary history, it provides an evolutionary advantage, and promoting the well being of others is also how we develop and show empathy....

No thanks to christianity, which has harmed a shit ton of people.....I would rather people develop and acknowledge, and ACT UPON our shared moral responsibility and human feelings which are cast aside in favor of doctrine to allow atrocities both large and small.

I am religious and agree about shared moral responsibility for caring for people, animals and the environment.

I found the book helpful to a point - for reducing internal chatter - but I I kept thinking this is a luxury when so many people are struggling with poverty/ extreme weather/ rampant violent crime etc I agree with you that we have shared moral responsibilities to deal with many collective problems in responsible ways.