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Most suffering comes from living within a tiny frame of reference centered on “I, me, and mine,” where everything is judged according to personal preferences, fears, and desires. Spiritual growth occurs by ceasing to contract consciousness around this personal fishbowl and expanding your perspective to accept reality as it is. You can then live a life filled with freedom, love, and joy. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2026 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.
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Michael Singer · Devotional & Spiritual · English
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