# E171: Why Love Stops—The Real Cause of Inner Closure

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Podcast: [Michael Singer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michael-singer-podcast-4033298)
Published: 2026-04-09T06:01:37+00:00
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## Resource

There are times when people experience deep love, joy, and inspiration. But these states disappear the moment we close ourselves because life does not match our expectations. We end up storing every uncomfortable experience inside, and these suppressed impressions create the fears, judgments, and egocentric thoughts and emotions that block our natural openness. Spiritual growth is not about achieving something new but about letting go of stored inner disturbances so that the natural state of love and energy can flow freely again. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2026 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.

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