Michael A. Singer

A gift from a friend for my recovery reading, I read Singer's autobiography with interest. This account of living fully surrendered to what the flow of life brings argues that "perfection" unfolds as one accepts what life offers. This may include founding a spiritual retreat, starting a custom construction business, and founding a multi-million dollar software company.

Singer makes no pretense at lilting prose or literary style. He often writes of his own wonder at how events aligned for each stage of his journey. However, while he names influential people in his life, his writing does not reflect deep connection with others, but rather a fascination with his own development. He mentions marrying a woman who moves to his retreat center and the fact that they have a daughter together. Nothing of these relationships surfaces again as he focuses on the important spiritual teachers and later business partners he works with.

That said, many of his ideas sparked connection to the work of Byron Katie, [b:Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life|9762|Loving What Is Four Questions That Can Change Your Life|Byron Katie|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388258105s/9762.jpg|2919169], and many of the teachings of Jesus and Buddha.

What does it mean to lose your life to gain it? Full surrender means trust. Perhaps one reason few ever attempt such an experiment is because they don't trust life, the universe, a higher power, or God to be resourceful and good.… (mer)