Surrender Sundays: Living Untethered

Surrender Sundays: Our First Circle
The Practice of Letting Go
Bring: A light dish or snack to share, a journal if you like, and an open heart.
Space is limited to keep our first circle intimate. Please RSVP only if you're able to attend.

Join us for the very first Surrender Sundays gathering!
We're bringing together a small circle of truth seekers to explore the teachings of Michael A. Singer and, most importantly, how to live them in our everyday lives.

Our first theme is The Practice of Letting Go.

Have you ever noticed how quickly something outside of you can disturb your inner peace? Someone says something you don't like. A situation doesn't go as planned. You feel rejected, frustrated, disappointed or misunderstood. Suddenly, your mind is racing, your body is tense and you're caught up in a reaction.

Michael A. Singer invites us to approach these moments differently.

Rather than immediately reacting, blaming someone else, replaying the situation or trying to make the outside world change so we can feel better, we turn our attention inward.

We notice what has been stirred up. We observe the thoughts and emotions without becoming absorbed in them. We relax around the discomfort, soften rather than tighten, and allow the energy to pass through us instead of holding on to it.

This is the practice of letting go.

WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE TOGETHER

1. Notice when you get disturbed
The first step is becoming aware of the moment something inside you gets activated. What happens when someone irritates you, challenges you, disappoints you or doesn't meet your expectations?

Can you notice the reaction as it begins, rather than automatically acting on it?

2. Stop feeding the reaction
When something upsets us, the mind often takes over. We replay conversations, create stories, judge, blame, defend ourselves and imagine what we should have said.

We'll explore how to notice the inner dialogue without getting pulled into it. You don't have to believe every thought or follow every emotional reaction.

3. Relax and release what's arising
Instead of tightening around an uncomfortable feeling or pushing it away, Singer encourages us to relax and soften. Notice where you feel the emotion in your body. Allow yourself to experience it without building a story around it.

The practice is to remain open and let the energy move through rather than storing it away.

4. Stop trying to control the outside world
How much of our energy goes into trying to get other people to behave differently, make situations unfold according to our expectations or avoid anything that makes us uncomfortable?

We'll explore the difference between taking action in life and trying to control external circumstances to manage our inner experience.

5. Practise surrender in everyday life
Letting go isn't just something we do during meditation. It's a practice we can bring into conversations, relationships, family life, work and unexpected challenges.

Every moment that disturbs us becomes an opportunity to practise. Instead of asking, "How do I make this feeling go away?" we can ask, "Can I relax, remain open and let this pass through me?"

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE TEACHINGS
At the heart of Michael A. Singer's work is the understanding that you are not the voice inside your head, your thoughts or your emotions. You are the awareness that notices them.

Singer describes how we accumulate stored emotional energy and impressions, often referred to as samskaras. When life touches one of these stored patterns, it can rise to the surface as an emotional reaction.

Our instinct is often to protect ourselves from the discomfort, push it away or find something outside of ourselves to blame. But the opportunity is to recognize that what has surfaced is something we can work with internally.

The intention isn't to suppress emotions or pretend that everything happening around us is okay. We can still respond to situations, express ourselves and take action when needed. The practice is to stop allowing our inner reactions to dictate how we experience life. Instead, we learn to relax, release what has been stirred up within us and respond from a place of clarity rather than emotional resistance.

Ultimately, we're exploring how to stop carrying the past into the present, release the inner blockages that limit us and experience more of life with an open heart.

HOW WE'LL HOLD SPACE FOR ONE ANOTHER
We want this to be a space where everyone can show up authentically, without needing to impress, perform or pretend.

When someone shares, we practise listening without judgment, criticism, fixing or unsolicited advice. When we notice our own minds judging, comparing or reacting, we have an opportunity to notice it, soften and let it pass.

Every person in the circle gives us an opportunity to practise awareness, compassion and letting go.

We take the inner work seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. There will be room for laughter, curiosity, vulnerability and connection, along with a casual potluck.

THIS CIRCLE MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF...

• You want to move beyond understanding spiritual teachings and actually practise them.
• You notice yourself reacting to people and situations and want to learn a different way of responding.
• You're ready to take responsibility for your inner experience rather than making your peace dependent on external circumstances.
• You want to understand and release old emotional patterns and stored energy.
• You're curious about consciousness, awareness, surrender and inner freedom.
• You value honest conversation, compassion and growing alongside others.

BEFORE YOU COME
If you're new to Michael A. Singer's work, we recommend reading the first chapter of The Untethered Soul or listening to an episode of his podcast. You don't need to be an expert, but a little familiarity with his teachings will help us explore them more deeply.

We'll gather every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a casual potluck and an ongoing opportunity to put these teachings into practice.

Come as you are. Bring your curiosity, your willingness to look within and your openness to exploring a different way of experiencing life.

We're fellow travellers, walking each other home.

A Weekly Gathering for Truth Seekers, Conscious Living and the Practice of Letting Go

What if inner peace didn't depend on everything in your life going the way you wanted?

What if, instead of constantly trying to change the people, situations and circumstances around you, you could learn to change how you experience them?

Welcome to Surrender Sundays: Living Untethered.

This is a weekly gathering for people interested in exploring consciousness, personal growth, inner freedom and the teachings of Michael A. Singer.

Together, we'll explore what it means to let go of the thoughts, emotions, expectations and stored patterns that keep us from experiencing life with an open heart.

THE PRACTICE
At the heart of Michael A. Singer's teachings is a simple but profound idea: you are not your thoughts or emotions. You are the awareness that notices them.

Life constantly presents opportunities to practise this understanding.
Someone says something that upsets you. An unexpected situation brings frustration. An old memory or emotional pattern resurfaces. Your mind starts judging, defending, worrying or trying to control what happens next.

Rather than automatically reacting or trying to make the outside world change so you can feel better, what if you turned your attention inward?
What if you could notice what's arising, relax around the discomfort, soften rather than tighten, and allow that energy to pass through you?

This is the practice of letting go.

We'll explore how to recognize our reactions, stop feeding them with our thoughts, release stored emotional energy and meet life with greater openness.

WHAT WE'LL DO TOGETHER
Each Sunday will offer an opportunity to explore a different aspect of conscious living and the practice of surrender.
Our conversations and reflections may explore:
• Letting go of the need to control everything.
• Recognizing the voice inside your head and learning not to be ruled by it.
• Understanding and releasing stored emotional patterns, or samskaras.
• Working with triggers instead of being controlled by them.
• Letting go of expectations, judgments and resistance.
• Practising openness, acceptance and surrender in everyday life.
• Learning to experience life without constantly fighting against what is happening.

We'll use real-life experiences, thoughtful questions, honest conversation and personal reflection to move beyond understanding these ideas intellectually and begin putting them into practice.

This isn't a class or a lecture. It's a shared exploration.

HOW WE HOLD SPACE
We want this to be a space where people can show up authentically, without needing to impress, perform or pretend.

When someone shares, we practise listening without judgment, criticism, fixing or unsolicited advice. When we notice our own minds judging, comparing or reacting, we have another opportunity to practise awareness and letting go.

Everyone is welcome to share, ask questions or simply listen.

There are no gurus, no hierarchy and no expectation to have it all figured out. We're fellow travellers learning from the experiences and perspectives we bring into the circle.

We take the inner work seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. There is room for laughter, curiosity, vulnerability and meaningful connection.

WHO IS THIS FOR?
This gathering might be for you if:
• You're curious about consciousness, spirituality and what it means to live with greater awareness.
• You've read Michael A. Singer's books or are interested in exploring his teachings.
• You want to move beyond understanding spiritual ideas and actually practise them.
• You notice yourself reacting to life and want to discover a different way of experiencing it.
• You're interested in understanding and releasing old emotional patterns.
• You're seeking greater inner peace, freedom and connection.
• You'd like to connect with others who are also committed to personal growth and inner exploration.
You don't need to be an expert or have everything figured out. Just bring an open mind and a willingness to look within.

THE DETAILS
We meet every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Coquitlam.
Our gatherings include conversation, reflection, connection and a casual potluck. You're welcome to bring a light dish or snack to share. If you can't bring anything, come anyway!

A journal is optional.

We aim to keep the circle intimate, so please RSVP only if you're able to attend.

A FINAL THOUGHT
What if life isn't happening to you, but offering you endless opportunities to wake up, let go and experience more of who you really are?

What if the freedom you've been searching for isn't something you need to find outside yourself, but something you uncover by letting go of what stands in the way?

Come as you are. Bring your curiosity, your questions and your willingness to grow.

We're fellow travellers, walking each other home.

A Weekly Gathering for Truth Seekers, Conscious Living and the Practice of Letting Go

What if inner peace didn't depend on everything in your life going the way you wanted?

What if, instead of constantly trying to change the people, situations and circumstances around you, you could learn to change how you experience them?

Welcome to Surrender Sundays: Living Untethered.

This is a weekly gathering for people interested in exploring consciousness, personal growth, inner freedom and the teachings of Michael A. Singer.

Together, we'll explore what it means to let go of the thoughts, emotions, expectations and stored patterns that keep us from experiencing life with an open heart.

THE PRACTICE
At the heart of Michael A. Singer's teachings is a simple but profound idea: you are not your thoughts or emotions. You are the awareness that notices them.

Life constantly presents opportunities to practise this understanding.
Someone says something that upsets you. An unexpected situation brings frustration. An old memory or emotional pattern resurfaces. Your mind starts judging, defending, worrying or trying to control what happens next.

Rather than automatically reacting or trying to make the outside world change so you can feel better, what if you turned your attention inward?
What if you could notice what's arising, relax around the discomfort, soften rather than tighten, and allow that energy to pass through you?

This is the practice of letting go.

We'll explore how to recognize our reactions, stop feeding them with our thoughts, release stored emotional energy and meet life with greater openness.

WHAT WE'LL DO TOGETHER
Each Sunday will offer an opportunity to explore a different aspect of conscious living and the practice of surrender.
Our conversations and reflections may explore:
• Letting go of the need to control everything.
• Recognizing the voice inside your head and learning not to be ruled by it.
• Understanding and releasing stored emotional patterns, or samskaras.
• Working with triggers instead of being controlled by them.
• Letting go of expectations, judgments and resistance.
• Practising openness, acceptance and surrender in everyday life.
• Learning to experience life without constantly fighting against what is happening.

We'll use real-life experiences, thoughtful questions, honest conversation and personal reflection to move beyond understanding these ideas intellectually and begin putting them into practice.

This isn't a class or a lecture. It's a shared exploration.

HOW WE HOLD SPACE
We want this to be a space where people can show up authentically, without needing to impress, perform or pretend.

When someone shares, we practise listening without judgment, criticism, fixing or unsolicited advice. When we notice our own minds judging, comparing or reacting, we have another opportunity to practise awareness and letting go.

Everyone is welcome to share, ask questions or simply listen.

There are no gurus, no hierarchy and no expectation to have it all figured out. We're fellow travellers learning from the experiences and perspectives we bring into the circle.

We take the inner work seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. There is room for laughter, curiosity, vulnerability and meaningful connection.

WHO IS THIS FOR?
This gathering might be for you if:
• You're curious about consciousness, spirituality and what it means to live with greater awareness.
• You've read Michael A. Singer's books or are interested in exploring his teachings.
• You want to move beyond understanding spiritual ideas and actually practise them.
• You notice yourself reacting to life and want to discover a different way of experiencing it.
• You're interested in understanding and releasing old emotional patterns.
• You're seeking greater inner peace, freedom and connection.
• You'd like to connect with others who are also committed to personal growth and inner exploration.
You don't need to be an expert or have everything figured out. Just bring an open mind and a willingness to look within.

THE DETAILS
We meet every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Coquitlam.
Our gatherings include conversation, reflection, connection and a casual potluck. You're welcome to bring a light dish or snack to share. If you can't bring anything, come anyway!

A journal is optional.

We aim to keep the circle intimate, so please RSVP only if you're able to attend.

A FINAL THOUGHT
What if life isn't happening to you, but offering you endless opportunities to wake up, let go and experience more of who you really are?

What if the freedom you've been searching for isn't something you need to find outside yourself, but something you uncover by letting go of what stands in the way?

Come as you are. Bring your curiosity, your questions and your willingness to grow.

We're fellow travellers, walking each other home.