I didn’t recognize the author’s name or the title at the time. I purchased Singer’s book from Amazon after it appeared as a suggested title. Rather, he moves straight into the most direct perception of your true self-straight into the heart of spirituality. This does not, however, mean that Singer strips spirituality out of the process. Singer is careful not to pigeonhole his process into a particular religious framework, and instead weaves the doctrines of many religions and philosophies in a way that draws their wisdom together in unison.
He offers the truth clearly, powerfully, and without unnecessary adornment. What makes Singer’s process so brilliant is that he has stripped the philosophy down to its true core, yet he doesn’t oversimplify. It’s all about freeing yourself from your thoughts. If you’re familiar with yogic philosophy, this is not a new concept. As a life-long seeker, reader, and yogi, I hold this book up among similar titles and say, “Start here!” As the title suggests, the book takes you on a journey to untie yourself from the illusion of the ego mind. The Untethered Soulis the kind of book I find myself repeatedly re-reading, giving away, and re-purchasing. If you haven’t read this book yet, read it. If you have already read this book, you know why I’m gushing.
It exploded onto the scene a few years ago following author Michael Singer’s appearance on Oprah’s “Super Soul Sunday” show. I call it my magical little book of truth bombs. Not only is Michael Singer’s book The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (New Harbinger Publications, 2007) a lovely addition to any truth-seeking yogi’s shelf, but it’s also a book that truly stands out.