Embracing Gratitude for a Journey of Self-Discovery Inspired by Michael Singer’s Book: The Untethered Soul
A Gratitude Journal Entry
Dear Duniyawaalo (People of the World),
Today on this wonderful day I am eternally grateful to Michael Singer for sharing his profound insights and wisdom through his book: The Untethered Soul. In my quest for self-discovery and inner peace, very rarely have I come across a book that has fundamentally changed my perception on life. It has truly revolutionized the way I think about myself and the world around me.
Upon reading the book, I was able to delve so much deeper into the nature of my mind and its relationship with my thoughts. It opened my eyes and made me realize that I was allowing my thoughts to dictate my feelings and actions. It often leads to stress, anxiety and other negative emotions, thereby hindering my progress in life. It allowed me to gain a new understanding of my own mental process and learn how to observe my thoughts and emotions, without judgment or attachment.
Through the wisdom shared in the book, one of the most powerful lessons I learned was the idea that I am not my thoughts or the voice in my mind. Instead, I am merely an observer of my thoughts and a witness to the incessant chatter within my mind. This realization allowed me to step back from my own thought patterns, enabling me to control my actions and behaviors.
One of the compelling messages from the book is that I have the power to control my inner world. I learnt that it is not the external circumstances that determine the quality of my life, but rather it’s my inner state of being.
The book provided me with a practical framework to navigate the inner workings of my mind. It taught me that I have the power and ability within me to shape my own reality by choosing which thoughts to engage with and which to let go. It has allowed me the freedom to maintain a sense of inner peace and balance in my life, one that is in alignment with my authentic self.
Michael Singer’s words sparked a commitment within me to embark on a journey of inner work and self-discovery. Through practices such as mindfulness, meditation and self-reflection, I am slowly but gradually freeing myself from the limitations of my conditioned mind, and finding a deeper sense of authenticity and joy that I have been seeking.
The book has truly liberated my mind, empowered my spirit, and awakened me to the boundless possibilities of a life lived in alignment with my values and beliefs.
❤️ Rajneesh