Wisdom Untethered: The Time for Questions

by Michael A. Singer (Author, Narrator)

In Wisdom Untethered: The Time for Questions, Michael A. Singer offers direct answers to life's deepest how to find peace amid chaos, how to handle the mind's endless chatter, how to let go of emotional pain, and how to live from the vast awareness that you truly are.

In this groundbreaking guide, Singer explores the universal struggles we all face, such as the need to control, the fear of change and surrender, and the illusion that peace lies somewhere outside of ourselves. With clarity and compassion, he reveals that spiritual growth isn't about fixing your outer life―it's about releasing what blocks you from the love, clarity, and freedom that is already within you. Through insightful dialogues and timeless wisdom, Singer illuminates how every challenge―whether in relationships, work, or your own mind―can become a doorway to awakening. Life itself is the ultimate teacher, presenting daily opportunities to relax, release, and return to the calm center of your being.

Wisdom Untethered is an invitation to stop struggling and start allowing. To remove everything that stands between you and the boundless freedom of your true Self, where unconditional love, inner stillness, and vibrant energy naturally flow.

Genres: Spirituality, Self Help, Nonfiction, Mental Health

9 pages, Audible Audio

First published March 16, 2026

About the author

Michael A. Singer is the author of the highly successful The Untethered Soul, which has also been published in Turkey, Brazil (in Portuguese), Switzerland (in German), Spain, Japan, China, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland, and Italy.

Singer received a master's degree in economics from the University of Florida in 1971. During his doctoral work, he had a deep inner awakening and went into seclusion to focus on yoga and meditation. In 1975, he founded Temple of the Universe, a now long-established yoga and meditation center where people of any religion or set of beliefs can come together to experience inner peace. Through the years, Singer has made major contributions in the areas of business, the arts, education, healthcare, and environmental protection. He previously authored two books on the integration of Eastern and Western philosophy: The Search for Truth and Three Essays on Universal Law: Karma, Will and Love.

Reviews

[Tammy Barnardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where would I be without you Michael Singer? 👏👏 A clear and concise collection of questions regarding Michael’s philosophy on spiritual growth, acceptance, and surrendering to life. The chapters are divided up into sections that mirror the steps to personal freedom:
•The Foundation (mind,ego,self-concept,consciousness)
• Starting the Journey (samsksras,desires,resistance,acceptance,surrender)
• Walking the Path (growth,transformation,fear,free will)
• Right Action (decision making,relationships,engaging with the world)
•The Ascent (love, compassion,life,death,intuition,prayer)

This is Singer’s fourth book and in my opinion, it would be helpful to read his third book Living Untethered ©️2022 before this one.

“You struggle because you think life should be a certain way… The real path is to surrender to what is-to recognize that every moment serves your spiritual evolution. It’s all unfolding exactly as it should be , and your job is not to fight it, but to embrace it. When you do that, gratitude naturally arises. You stop seeing life as a series of obstacles and start seeing it as a gift, as a direct expression of the divine calling you home. That is the power of surrender.”

[Jamie Lister · Rating 5 out of 5]

likely one of the most important books I will ever read.

After the first quarter I was still craving some new esoteric knowledge that I felt would fill the internal space needed. I was perplexed that the responses to each question were so similar, almost annoyed.

Then the truth of the matter hit me, Micheal really hammers home the message. The truth is, whilst the work is not easy, the method is simple. Life is giving us everything we need to propel us on our journey, but we spend most of our time trying to avoid discomfort. Then the highlighter came out, key nuggets became more poignant, a deep understanding resonated inside me.

I will return to this book frequently, like I would a compass, to remind me of the way. Not for a quick fix, or personal gain. But for a freedom far greater than any personal acquisition could grant me.

Bravo Micheal, you got me 🙏

[Kerem Ozan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Book So Good That Its Another Samskara

This book is so good that it is like an another samskara for me :) I didn’t want it to end. I clinged to the book. Jokes aside, just read it. All the answers are here. This is the last book you will ever need to read. I think Michael added one of the questions to the book that i mailed him. That was a surprise for me :)
Michael does a lot of good talks and just leaves without answering any questions. I always end up with “yeah that was a beautiful explanation but…?” kind of questions in my head. But this book answered them all. This was what i needed. Thank you Michael.

[Brad Strawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. I never thought anything would help more than The Untethered Soul

Read Singer's other books first... Then read this to fill in the missing blanks. Highly recommended. Filled with so much wisdom.

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok. I wasn’t as keen on the format. Opened with a bit of a repeat of ‘Untethered Soul’ then just pages of readers questions answered. Some of the questions were too specific & not really helpful to a diverse audience. The answers were repetitive.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

WISDOM UNTETHERED
MICHAEL A. SINGER

I have read this wonderful, enlightened, yet so incredibly humble Author's, Spiritual leader, Enlightened Teacher, and Philanthropist, who is a also most impressive are all of these achievements, but most admirable is the kindness he exudes is that he has also is responsible for creating his Temple for which he welcomes people regardless of their Religious or Spiritual beliefs to attend. I think that my experiences with each book that I have read I have felt offers a wealth of wisdom that speaks volumes of his growth of enlightenment which I have enjoyed immensely. I have picked up on how much he has accomplished. Yet, through reading his books it is wisdom that I feel an innate heartwarming, calm and peaceful impact of how much easier my life would be in how I wanted to look at what I usually remember a time in my life that I wish I had thought of his approach. I was going to reread this because how I felt his insight is going to be what I will be hoping to absorb since it so practical in how I am illuminated that I feel uplifted by how he never sounds like he comes across as though more than a good friend who is while reading it in how engaging his conversational writing style is.Through my second reading I loved the way the book touches on important the themes that make this book a valuable resource that both men and women can find helpful, but










wish I discovered him sooner since I learned how useful what I feel resonates with in how I feel it in my heart. I am always able to relate in how it brings to mind a soothing offering that I know that I feel sad each time I finish his books because I wish I could keep reading since each book I have found so helpful. I know how as I read I loved the topic in how I would remember an experience that I connected to. I was so excited after by random chance how I buy so many Kindle books everyday that I discovered this talented Author's first book, and loved it so much that I own both the Kindle version, and the Audible listening version to which had me do the same with all the rest that are available, plus I looked for each one online to which I did an exhaustive search for every physical First Edition, Fist Print, and I tried to find signed copies by the Author which I only do that since I have glass cabinets of wood, that I have been doing since 2000 of my favorite books, and this one belongs on those favorite shelves that I have had donated that I regret but I had been buying hoping to pass down to my sons. Now it's ironic that the eldest who is in his young twenties is a reader who he is the one that wanted me to get my books which ran against one of our living room walls, that I had beautiful bookcases from real wood, that now both my sons are out of the house, and I kept a few that will be my most expensive book that my copy is not signed, but it is a First Edition, First Printing of my favorite of Ernest Hemingway, called "The Old Man and the Sea," that I have countless other titles that I paid $100.00 back in the time it was published of "The Road," signed by Cormac McCarthy that I bought back when they were two years old, and four that I had not read that copy that I read it before it was not well known that I wish I had to give to my son, and I had an unread signed proof, by Margaret Atwood's, "The Handmaids Tale, that I could name others but I really wanted those, and one inscribed to my eldest son, that I have to a friend because it was her favorite, and I am drawn to Michael A. Singer's references to the heart from which my point is that I know how much I give that those answers where he speaks from the heart I about how to use your heart I am on my journey further than when he spoke of pain how to let the energy where he refers that analogy of how he said if I picked up a construction wood and held it against the win, while telling that I am not in agreement since my review has been redone since the first time I read the book it has been that I have been fortunate to be in good health but this second time I have had two other unanticipated medical emergencies which is one that I had tripped over Amazon boxes that one time recent I had stacked that I was up at 4:00 AM which I review for them, and I like helping customers, and I write lately of how those boxes that I had stacked up the night before, and I was half asleep since we leave lights on lately so I was too tired to open them and they feel in my path and I landed on a hard marble floor with concrete underneath and I didn't even have a chance to break my fall with my arms or hands and I wasn't even aware that I was airborne and my forehead made impact and I knew that I really got hurt since my forehead made contact and I felt my forehead and it was covered in blood, and I had a deep gash that nobody was home and I knew that I needed a Cat Scan since I am lucky that it wasn't bleeding internally, but the doctor had to give me the kind of stitches because the gash was deep that I have been before that fall, I was reading a book per day which except since this is much shorter so I am late submitting this because right after that I had no symptoms except I couldn't stop retching projectile that I thought it would stop then also and after 24 hours my husband was away on business and I couldn't drive to the hospital and the ambulance kept thinking that I could tell that they thought it was dramatic and I had to insist that I go to the same hospital that is a higher tiered trauma center and it is about 45 minutes away, but they kept trying to talk me out of the better one and then I threw up while they were trying to take me closer but not as good care and they didn't act that way with my head injury. They gave me a shot to stop the projectile retching and I asked for a different one which in this hospital I couldn't read, or work on my computer and I'm including because I had to be admitted and spent two weeks since it required surgery. That is how this review is the second one since my computer deleted my first one. I had a fall again I tripped over a stack of open Amazon boxes again that I had a pile of items that I moved it in a place that I knew was a bad idea which brings me to have been landing on my back and I'm not injured enough but this happened one other time and I called my doctor and they don't give me an appointment until April 15th and I reread the sections on pain which I have had two C Sections and that was a breeze compared to this which I know it happened several years ago, and I can''t walk. My issue is that I reread the part about chronic pain and I don't agree that how he says I should go to the Emergency room, but I am trying to remember what the author said, and I'm in agony that kept me from sleeping. I want to say that his wisdom is not helping and I am still rating this five stars because I think most of the sections are easy to implement and since I have read all of his books I like the question and answer format but he could give more longer answers since I have to say that when he tells you to not resist the pain I don't expect that my suggestions will affect the book, and I would have given the full five stars because I find most of it doesn't require any edits and are more easier. You still have time before this Archives to ask him to give more than those readers who never did yoga which I can't join a studio when my whole left side is on fire. Since I don't think anybody is in so much pain that they can go without sleep and it would help me since I buy all of his books in all versions. Those questions I'm assuming he gets much more questions and he most likely had to limit since I'm not sure that he was asked those questions by those who wrote to him are currently in pain which I suppose I could go to the hospital, and that is because it's Saturday, but those who are not given pain medication that answer is not connecting with me as he would want to address that answer because not everyone is going to be as disappointed that I know I started out saying how much I admire his spiritual awakening but not everyone is on the same plane of how by reading his books I'm going to follow his inspirational path and I already bought a book about how or why we meditate since I have enough life experience to know that many people benefit from doing it and I didn't give much effort and only tried it a couple of times and thought it was hard for me so I gained from this author by his being as that's what he did to help those with not just his books he has helped me since I am more able to see how much value everyone would be helped by most of his answers are simple, but since his answers have to be for anyone and I am starting to sound ungrateful, but he has to consider those who have taken the time to write a review I think that he has to connect with people like me who have never been motivated as determined he has enough goodwill to welcome all who wish to visit his Temple that he founded. This book is reader friendly in how universal it shows how sensitive he is to not mention his spirituality that has made this book non preachy since it wouldn't bother me but he has really blended psychology, spirituality, philosophy and as I was saying I remember everything and I've seen reviewers that don't want or to be more precise reviewers have bashed books since they wouldn't have read it if they knew it had religion. On the other hand there are definitely people who choose the genre. I think Michael was clever to not be obvious about the religion since it is definitely present by those with a discerning eye to detail, but I am hoping to get that question on chronic pain more for it just comes across as him not in my opinion he is not cognizant that he is an expert, and it is only one question that he wouldn't even be hearing this critique but by my fall caused sciatica and I'm just saying that his answer is implying that new readers are not going to find that is adding my caveat that it didn't bother me and now I reread and I doubt that will be addressed, and my coincidence I reread it after I have been suffering with the worst pain in my life. I did spend a significant time writing a review since I was an early reader and I have given my opinion and nobody really is going to understand why I would like to think that it is not going to be addressed unless who reads these reviews at your reputable Publishing company has experienced it which I just want to say that this is all about those who the readers is that he wrote this for those who are introspective who I hope I keep always find that can be open to be learning since that is a big reason that I read because sometimes I read Literary Fiction since I loved taking every Psychology course which my goal was to be a Psychiatrist, but I am to squeamish to take apart a cadaver so I read both books who have a PhD, or a MD. so this is not an author I would look to invest my time since I also read academic research and journals that I think that I would say this is in a nutshell for those who are willing to go beneath the surface and there is much that I almost don't have time to continue to give a review that I have tried to give my honest opinion, and I have so many more that I have to not write as much for a book that is already published but I hope that you'll consider how you can still edit and ask the author to try to meet those who buy his books in every version. You haven't archived this so you can easily add more universal or do consider that I devoted much more, but I know I gave you more feedback than required because I am conscientious and I know that I hope you know in the end I know it hasn't archived which means that you are granting ARCS. Thank you in advance if possible ask the author to make that more accessible, but in all honesty I should have gone to the hospital since I put your review before my pain, and I am in agony. I did love the book but it needs to be as helpful when I submit reviews I have to know I did my best, and I feel I have. I have been reading Pre-Publications that in fifteen years that I submit my reviews months ahead of the Publication Date. I know I shared my medical emergency, which this was the only time that I have ever been this late, that I apologize for how I am late submitting such a late review, as I said above I hope this one is a reflection of my attempt to be as helpful as possible, and the time I spent is my doing much more than required is that is evident of my dedication since I had an unanticipated hospitalization that I have been always months ahead early to have never gotten this behind in over fifteen years of reading my Advance Readers Copies, that I loved this, and I have bought both the Kindle, Audible, and physical copies except this one which I am late discovering Michael A. Singer, but I have rated them all five stars, and that applies to this latest one, which I have an exhaustive explanation. I read this twice, and I would use the first time to be to read each book that I read, straight through from cover to cover, and was amazed how multiple endless times how what I read related to so many memories of an host of experiences surfaced. I had utilized the second time to apply his perspective to each question which I don't usually do with some that I reread only the ones that are outstanding, after few years, but it made so much of this book more memorable.

Publication Date: March 16, 2026

Thank you to Net Galley, Michael A. Singer, and New Harbinger Publications--New Harbinger for generously providing me with my ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own, as always

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[Florin Constantinescu · Rating 5 out of 5]

By mid-point I realized this is the most important book I've ever read. Michael A. Singer summarizes and at the same time expand on ideas touched on in his previous books.
When the last page turned I realized there is simply no way to fit the review or rating for this book in the same system with any other. It's in a league of its own, orders of magnitude above the 'regular' 5*s.

[Ally · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mel Robbins: Let them.

Michael Singer: Let go.

Me: Goodbye, Mel and Michael. ;)

[Adam Arsenault · Rating 5 out of 5]

"How should one handle fluctuations in the experience of love and joy?


The first thing you need to understand is that it's not your job to control the experiences of love and joy. Your heart knows exactly what it's doing. Just like your body has an immune system that takes care of itself, your heart has its own process of opening, expanding, and cleansing. When love pours through you, it's because something inside has opened. When it seems to fade or contract, it's because something deeper is being worked through. It's not a problem—it's part of the process.


There will be times when love expands so much that you don't know how to handle it. It can feel overwhelming, even scary, because it's pushing you beyond the limits of what you are comfortable feeling. Then there will be times when it feels like love is gone. But just like waves in the ocean, love isn't disappearing—it's just cycling through its natural rhythm. When it pulls back, trust that it's doing what it needs to do. Maybe it's bringing up something that needs to be released. Maybe it's preparing to open even further. Either way, it's none of your business. Your only job is to let go and allow it to do its work.


You have to stop trying to manage love. The mind wants to ask, How do I keep it? How do I make it stay? But the heart isn't something you hold on to it's something you surrender into. The more you try to control it, the further away it gets. So when love comes, let it come fully. When it seems to fade, give it the space it needs. It's still there, just working at a deeper level.


The truth is, love wants to take you further than you can imagine. For that to happen, you have to be willing to let it have you completely. That means letting go of yourself—your resistance and fears, even your ideas of what love is supposed to feel like. Just let go completely and thank love for the journey."

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I get Michael Singer's podcast episodes and after a while, I have been getting frustrated because he would always say, "just let go of things, Just drop it." But I never really understood how especially the particulars of how you can let go of hurts, pain, anger, the stuff of life. This book had an interesting format of readers asking questions that he answers directly and he separates the sections into foundation ideas, beginning the journey of practice, walking the walk, right action and how to ascend and covers topics including career, wealth, work life, relationships to see how the fundamental ideas can be applied in actual real life. I really got more out of this book and found myself able to just drop things, to move forward and not dwell on upset. For example, I read this book on vacation with my family. NOrmally, I would have thoughts about different members of my family especially my kids, but I was able to say, "this is an old hurt, an old samskara and I can drop this. This thought is not me. I would note the thoughts and feelings and not drown and move on.

I feel like this may be a book that could be reread each year as a reminder of the foundation, the practice and the fruit. I used to read the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle as a way to remind myself of some fundamental truths and ways of the path.

[Mar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book from start to finish. At first I wasn't familiar with some of the terms it mentions, like the impersonal mind and witness consciousness. It walks you through a lot of the questions you have when you want to change or grow spiritually. It's like each chapter has a series of questions built into it that slowly clears up your doubts. The concepts felt like answers to things I'd been wondering about, and it also helped me understand boundaries better. Some people used to say that spirituality and standing up for yourself aren't at odds, but something about that never fully clicked for me. When I got to the part about boundaries and the ego it resonated so much that it made me think about all kinds of situations, and it's true, it disturbs your peace. I totally agree that real strength comes when nothing can shake you. The part about opinions also reminded me of a video I saw about telling apart what's actually a truth and what's just an opinion, and why someone's opinion shouldn't get to you. It's definitely a book I'd read again

[Beeraiah Thonti · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a composition of questions and answers. I felt relevant with 90% of the questions and connected with all the answers. The magic behind the Michel Singer words is inexpressible. We just need to stay with him to appreciate his teachings. We can easily figure out that we are not living in the moment while reading when his words feel nothing. His words "bring consciousness to every moment of life", "letting go is not just a one time action but need to practise throughout the life" are eye openers. Thanks to the author for bringing such a needful book to uplift thousands of lives there by bringing positivity to mother earth.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you've read other books by Michael Singer, this one may provide answers for some (or all) of the questions you've had.

This book is broken into chapters, with questions grouped by topic. Each question in a topic is followed by an answer.

I don't agree with this author on everything, but I found it an insightful read that helped me dissect my own beliefs and practices. I am a better human for having read this.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC. All opinions are my own.

[May · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another treasure trove of timeless wisdom

Michael Singer is my guru… his writings have changed my life for the better ever since I serendipitously discovered his The Surrender Experiment. I’ve bought the Untethered Soul; Living Untethered… and have read and re-read them numerous times.
This Wisdom Untethered knocks it all out of the park!
Even if it’s just reminding me that “the highest prayer is not about getting things for myself; it’s about letting go of myself—- Not my will but thine be done… the most powerful prayer is not in words, it’s in the action of letting go again and again…. allowing myself to merge with God.”

[David Geschke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. Michael Singer is one of my favorite authors. I would think you’d want to have read his book “The Untethered Soul” before reading this one. Untethered Soul, and his book The Surrender Experiment are two of the best books I’ve ever read, and I’ve read them both numerous times now. Wisdom Untethered is presented in Q&A format - very easy to read. I gave it four stars mainly because I didn’t find it quite as moving as the other two books I mentioned above, but still… great book. I’ll read anything he publishes.

[Grace =^_^= · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked this one way more than The Untethered Soul. Presented in a Q & A format, which I found to be easier to digest. There were some things that confused me, didn't resonate with me, that I wasn't fully on board with. What he says about preferences and personalities, for example. Part of it may be because I'm not that familiar with the breadth of his teachings/philosophy. Overall, however, lots of wisdom and food for thought to be found herein, I think, whether a reader is a follower of Singer's work or not.

[Liam Dooley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read all of Michael Singer's books and listen to his podcast every week, so its safe to say I looked forward to Wisdom Untethered.

It was a great reminder of Mickey's teachings and the Q&A style approach was great for finding particularly relevant sections at a glance.

The only reason its 4/5 stars is that if you were new to his teachings this book might be confusing / not be in the most accessible format.

Start with The Untethered Soul, listen to the Michael Singer Podcast for a few months, then take it a step further with Wisdom Untethered.

[Nicolás Guasaquillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE PRACTICE OF LETTING GO.

A life of inner peace, freedom, and stillness is available to everyone –but most people are too caught up in identification with the mind, the ego, and all of its preferences and desires. The real you is what lies beneath: the inner witness, that spark of pure consciousness that is aware of everything else going on within you.

Through the practice of letting go –allowing thoughts and emotions to pass through you without resisting–⁠ you can release the stored energy that keeps you stuck, opening the channel for life energy and love to flow through you unimpeded.

[Katiya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is set up in chapters with questions from people in each chapter. So no need to read from front to back. Read the questions that are relevant to your situation. I think this book is likely best for someone starting out on their healing and or spiritual journey but not so much for someone well into said journey.

It’s a very quick easy to read book. Essentially though, every answer is the same which is to not let your thoughts and emotions have power over you.

[Artur Ndoj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael is Awesome!

I've been reading Michael's work for a number of years, and this book certainly doesn't disappoint. It does a great job of capturing the common questions that naturally arise as you progress on your spiritual journey.

Michael answers them with his usual clarity, wisdom and simplicity, making even the deeper concepts easy to understand and apply to everyday life.

Another excellent book from Michael. Highly recommended!

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another slam dunk for Michael Singer

Really good at helping you understand his points and gives you the keys to making your life better and those around you.

I am able to practice what he said and it works.

I am confident it will work for anyone who tries this book and applies the wisdom.

[Christopher Low · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are struggling with life and are unsure about what to do, I recommend Mickey's teachings. He presents them in a way that speaks to logic and reason. We are spinning on a tiny planet in the middle of empty space - do you really want to be an asshole for the brief spec of time you are here? Or have fun while bringing peace and love to those around you? Your choice dudes.

[Janet Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wisdom Untethered ! It offers a great reminder of the universal religious concept of surrendering to God. The idea that our thoughts aren't our own is fascinating—I read about this years ago in Wayne Dyer’s Your Erroneous Zones, but Michael Singer sells it so much better. Highly recommended!

[Dina Khoury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always a pleasure to read Singer books.

Reminds you about how to live a spiritual life. Loved the format of questions and answers.
Was very repetitious but hey, that’s how you learn. Will we read and re listen often.

Thank you for this Mr. Singer.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

The format of Q&A was off-putting for me during the early parts of the book. As I became accustomed to it and developed a rhythm for reading it, I came to enjoy the format. As to content, I enjoyed the later sections more perhaps because they resonated more fully with my own questions.

[Bookish Emili Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Singer does it again. I love how this book is set up. His writing has me thinking in ways I never knew I needed to.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael Singer’s work is deeply profound.

[Isabel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pro: good refresher from his previous books.

Con; can be repetitive.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book of questions and answers. Quite interesting if you have read his books and want a reminder of some of his key ideas.

[Debora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good read from Michael Singer