Controlling Quote by Michael A. Singer
““As you grow spiritually, you will realize that your attempts to protect yourself from your problems actually create more problems. If you attempt to arrange people, places, and things so they don’t disturb you, it will begin to feel like life is against you. You’ll feel that life is a struggle and that every day is heavy because you have to control and fight with every-thing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer, 2007
Trying to control every aspect of life creates resistance, making life feel heavier and more conflictual.
In simple terms: Control creates more problems.
Release control, embrace flow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationships
- workplace stress
- health management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it feel like to surrender control?
- How can you practice non‑attachment daily?
If you let go, you may feel vulnerable or unprepared for challenges.