75 pages 2 hours read

Michael A. Singer

The Surrender Experiment

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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Part 7

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Singer reflects on a period of stability and growth in both his personal life and his business, Personalized Programming. By the early 1990s, Singer believes that the rapid growth of the past is behind him, as the business has expanded to 20 employees, generating a few million dollars annually. Despite this financial success, Singer maintains his simple lifestyle, using the profits to support the Temple and other charitable causes. He walks to work along a wooden boardwalk connecting his small guest accommodation to the office and continues leading Temple services and talks for the local community.

Surrendering to life’s flow, heightens Singer’s awareness of subtle synchronicities, which guided him in the right direction. One such synchronicity occurs when he receives a call about an 85-acre property for sale. Although initially uninterested, Singer discovers that this beautiful land borders the Temple’s leased property. He recognizes it as a sign and easily facilitates the purchase, viewing it as a gift from the universe. Shortly after, another property becomes available—this time owned by a professional golfer, Tom Jenkins, whose land is surrounded by Singer’s recent acquisition. The Temple now owns 170 acres of contiguous land.

When Radha suggests Singer find a better living space, he dismisses the idea, preferring to wait for life to guide him.