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A 12 Step guide from Michael A. Singer

Have you ever felt like your mind is running the show—and not in a good way?

Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, offers a profound 12-step guide to help you transcend the mind and connect with your Higher Self.

Here’s how to shift from living in the chaos of thought to finding peace in spiritual awareness.

1. Realize You’re Just a Thought in Your Head

Everything you experience—your feelings, your relationships, even your sense of self—is filtered through the mind.

Here’s the truth: You’re not your thoughts. You’re the awareness experiencing them.

Life isn’t about “living the mind.” It’s about transcending it.

“You’re not living life; you’re living mind.” – Michael A. Singer

2. Accept That the Voice in Your Head Is Never Okay

Ever noticed that little voice inside always has something to complain about?

It’s constantly finding problems—big or small—and it’s never satisfied.

Recognizing this is the first step toward freedom.

“The ‘I’ who is always talking inside will never be content. It always has a problem with something.” – Michael A. Singer

3. See That You’re Always Trying to ‘Fix’ Things

Why do we feel the urge to constantly adjust or fix something in our lives?

It’s because the mind is uncomfortable with what is. It’s forever seeking solutions, hoping the next change will finally make it feel okay.

4. Understand Your Mind’s Obsession with Control

Your mind believes it knows exactly how life should unfold—for you, for others, and for the world.

It’s endlessly working to align reality with its preferences. But this endless chase only creates more problems.

“The real cause of problems is not life itself. It’s the commotion the mind makes about life.” – Michael A. Singer

5. Recognize the Mind’s Pursuit of Happiness Is a Dead End

Chasing happiness through external achievements or circumstances only leads to fleeting satisfaction.

The mind quickly moves the goalposts, leaving you stuck in the same loop.

6. Disengage from the Mind’s Problem-Solving Frenzy

Here’s a game-changer: You don’t have to engage with every thought or urge your mind throws at you.

By becoming the observer of your thoughts, you can choose not to participate in the endless mental chatter.

“There is nothing more important to true growth than realizing that you are not the voice of the mind—you are the one who hears it.” – Michael A. Singer

7. Practice Living Without Reacting to the Mind

What if you stopped trying to fix everything and simply let life unfold?

By refusing to act on the mind’s endless suggestions, you open the door to living in the present moment with acceptance.

8. Make Space for a Greater Energy

As you detach from the mind’s chaos, something remarkable happens.

You create space for a deeper, more powerful spiritual energy to flow in—a source of love and peace that isn’t tied to external circumstances.

“You are the conscious being who is aware that you are aware of all these inner and outer things.” – Michael A. Singer

9. Allow Spiritual Energy to Take Center Stage

Once you experience this spiritual energy, it becomes more appealing than the restless energy of the mind.

You’ll naturally gravitate toward it, deepening your connection with Spirit.

10. Surrender to the Pull of Spirit

At this point, you’re ready to fully surrender.

Letting go of the identity your mind has constructed can feel scary, but it’s the key to merging with a higher state of being.

“You naturally begin to center more and more on the spiritual part of your being. You do this not by reaching for the Spirit, but by letting go of the rest.” – Michael A. Singer

11. Live from a Place of Spiritual Oneness

Imagine living life without the constant struggle to feel okay.

From this place of inner peace, you can embrace the present moment and engage with the world without fear or resistance.

“You actually live life instead of fearing or fighting it.” – Michael A. Singer

12. Experience True Freedom

At last, you’re okay—truly, deeply okay. You’ve transcended the mind’s limitations and aligned with the eternal Spirit within.

Life is no longer a battle; it’s an experience of peace, acceptance, and oneness.

Michael A. Singer’s 12 steps offer more than a roadmap—they offer a profound shift in how we experience life.

If you’re ready to step out of the mind’s chaos and into the peace of your Higher Self, this guide might just be your starting point.

(Adapted from an interview with Michael A. Singer on Oprah.com)