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Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings

Dropping The Narrative of The Unhappy Me

Feb 15, 2024
Eckhart Tolle discusses the potential for awakening and the deeper dimension of consciousness within each person. He explores how we create an identity based on comparing ourselves to others and overthinking. Liberation can be found by dropping the narrative of the unhappy self.
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Quick takeaways

  • The next step in the evolution of humanity is to awaken to a deeper dimension of consciousness which is the light of God.
  • Liberation and lasting fulfillment can be found by dropping the narrative of the unhappy self and experiencing the present moment as it is, free from judgment and mental baggage.

Deep dives

Development of Thinking and Loss of Original Rootedness

The evolution of human consciousness involved the development of thinking and conceptualization. However, this marked a significant shift that resulted in humans losing their original rootedness in being. The ability to think and conceptualize brought progress and civilizations, but it also brought suffering and unhappiness. Humans began to identify with their thoughts and concepts, seeking their sense of self in external factors like the body, possessions, achievements, and social status. This resulted in a fragmented and diminished sense of self, leading to comparison, competition, and a constant search for validation.

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