Singer introduces the protagonist of this journey: The Witness . You are not the thoughts or the emotions; you are the one aware of them. The "story" shifts when you stop trying to fix your thoughts and instead start watching them from a distance.
The tension in our lives comes from "Samskaras"—past impressions and suppressed emotions that get stuck in our hearts. Every time life touches one of these sore spots, we react with fear or anger. living untethered pdf
To live a "normal" tethered life, you build a structure around the thorn. You avoid people who might bump into it (triggers). You create complex rituals to ensure nothing touches your sore spots (control). You spend your entire life protecting your pain. Singer introduces the protagonist of this journey: The