Michael Singer's new book has 200 questions in it, distilled from 1,200 that readers sent in, and in the preface he says they all come down to one: are you willing to let go? Tami Simon asks him why. He answers with his own path. In 1971 he dropped out and meditated six hours a day, trying to get out, and what life told him was that he should also find out why he wasn't getting out. What was the anchor? What was holding him down? That is where he learned to let go, and he is clear about what it does not mean. It does not mean don't argue, don't disagree, don't have a view; people misread The Surrender Experiment that way. Letting go is something you do inside, a walking meditation that never stops. Things happen, fear comes up, desire comes up, you feel defensive, and the practice is to notice that it has been in there a long time and decide that is not a reason to keep it. I love myself, I love everybody, he says, but I don't need that garbage in there from my past. You have an ego; you don't have to buy into it. And to whatever degree there is less of that stuff inside, one to one, something else starts to flow upward in its place. You will not be perfect. But if it comes up, take the position: I don't need this in here. Then deal with it. First you let go. Michael Singer is the author of The Untethered Soul, The Surrender Experiment, Living Untethered, and Wisdom Untethered: A Time for Questions. Explore more from Michael Singer and hundreds of teachers at Sounds True: Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4ctecMn Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d