The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself

Michael A. Singer

Dec 2011 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Peter Berkrot

About this audiobook

Who are you? When you start to explore this question, you find out how elusive it really is. Are you a physical body? A collection of experiences and memories? A partner to relationships? Each time you consider these aspects of yourself, you realize that there is much more to you than any of these can define. In The Untethered Soul, spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer explores the question of who we are and arrives at the conclusion that our identity is to be found in our consciousness, the fact of our ability to observe ourselves, and the world around us. By tapping into traditions of meditation and mindfulness, Singer shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization.The Untethered Soul offers a frank and friendly discussion of consciousness and how we can develop it. In part one, Singer examines the notion of self and the inner dialogue we all live with. Part two examines the experience of energy as it flows through us and works to show listeners how to open their hearts to the energy of experience that permeates their lives. Ways to overcome tendencies to close down to the rest of the world are the subject of part three. Enlightenment, the embrace of universal consciousness, is the subject of part four. And finally, in part five, Singer returns to daily life and the pursuit of unconditional happiness. Throughout, the book maintains a light and engaging tone, free from heavy dogma and prescriptive religious references. The easy exercises that figure in each chapter help listeners experience the ideas that Singer presents.

Ratings and reviews

Fantastic all the way through. A deep meditation practice truly brings one to knowing the true self and love. This love is God. God is not sentient, only love. Be well dear ones.

I was taken aback of how much I've deceived myself all along😅. I've concluded that I'm very intelligent and I know enough of what I needed to know, but oh boy oh boy. My inner eyes were gradually opened. My inner state was like a hoarder's home. Now it feels more like a type A person's home who follows Marie Kondo's rules to the "t"

The author certainly likes to hear himself talk. I can appreciate the content, but would have loved it to be delivered in a more concise way. On the topic of attachment, the author seems attached to believing he knows the challenges of his listeners lives, however I didn't feel his examples were particularly relevant to my own.

About the author

Michael A. Singer is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Untethered Soul and two books on the integration of Eastern and Western philosophy: The Search for Truth and Three Essays on Universal Law: Karma, Will and Love. Visit him at untetheredsoul.com.

A veteran of stage and screen, Peter Berkrot's career spans four decades, and his voice can be heard on television, radio, video games, and documentaries. He has been nominated for an Audie Award and has received a number of AudioFile Earphones Awards and starred reviews.