E130: Ceasing to Contract Consciousness

In this episode of the Michael Singer Podcast, Michael Singer explores the profound significance of consciousness, asserting it as the foundation of spirituality and the basis for meaning in the universe. He argues that consciousness, not external events, shapes our reality, and that focusing on the self limits our awareness and potential for enlightenment. Singer delves into practices like Pratyahara, Dharana, and Dhyana from the Yoga Sutras, emphasizing the importance of detaching from sensory distractions and concentrated focus to return to the source of consciousness. He illustrates how ego-driven focus on personal experiences and desires leads to suffering, advocating for selfless love and acceptance to expand consciousness and experience a more profound connection with the universe.