Eckhart Tolle discusses how defining success based on worldly standards can lead to emotional lows. He emphasizes that true riches come from within and the Kingdom of Heaven is a state of consciousness. The podcast explores the power of living in the present moment and transcending egoic thinking for true spiritual awakening.
True success is measured by inner richness and state of consciousness, not by external achievements like money and power.
Bringing light to the world is the true indicator of success, reflecting a state of consciousness similar to the 'Kingdom of Heaven'.
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Defining Success According to Eckhart Tolle
Eckhart Tolle delves into the concept of success and challenges the world's definition of success. He emphasizes that money, property, prestige, and power do not signify fulfillment but often lead to temporary highs followed by emotional lows. Tolle asserts that true richness comes from within and suggests that one's state of consciousness is the true measure of success. He prompts reflection on whether individuals bring light to the world, associating this with a state of consciousness akin to the 'Kingdom of Heaven.'
Awakening to Presence and the Transcendent State of Consciousness
Tolle discusses the importance of awakening to presence and transcending the thinking mind. He highlights the significance of being fully present in the now, as it serves as a portal to a deeper state of consciousness. Tolle describes the vertical dimension of consciousness as a state free from compulsive thinking, leading to the realization of one's essence identity beyond forms and psychological constructs. By acknowledging the primacy of the present moment and mastering conscious awareness, individuals can access a transformative truth that underlies all experiences around them.
Freedom from Ego and Conceptual Identities
Tolle explores the liberation from ego and identification with conceptual identities. He distinguishes between form identity, rooted in physical and psychological attributes, and essence identity, which transcends these forms. By disentangling from egoic narratives and mental constructs, individuals can cultivate a playful detachment from their personalities while being anchored in a deeper consciousness. Tolle encourages the dissolution of victim identities and the shift towards becoming aware presence beyond the confines of thought-driven egoic structures.
In this episode, Eckhart talks about how we define success. He asks: Do we look to the world to determine that for us? If yes, we may be heading down the wrong path, because to a large extent Eckhart says the world is insane. He explains money, property, prestige and power do not signify we’ve reached the pinnacle. He says for the people who strive to attain these things, many report after the initial high, comes a very emotional low. Eckhart reveals the greatest source of riches is within and the real indicator of success is our state of consciousness. He asks: Do we bring light to this world? In the Bible, Jesus described it as the Kingdom of Heaven, in current day terms, Eckhart explains, the Kingdom of Heaven is a state of consciousness.