Eckhart, an esteemed speaker on mindfulness, discusses the transformative power of embracing the present moment. He highlights how many of us escape into distractions, which creates internal chaos. By embodying consciousness, we contribute to the collective awakening of humanity. Eckhart compares falling in love to spiritual awareness, urging listeners to recognize their true nature beyond conditioned thoughts. He explains that enlightenment is inherent, often obscured by mental noise, and encourages shifting from doing to being for true presence.
Embodying consciousness and being present is crucial for personal and collective evolution, transcending distractions of daily life.
Your state of awareness significantly impacts how you respond to life's challenges, reshaping the dynamics of personal circumstances.
Deep dives
Embodying Presence in the Now
The main purpose of human existence is to consciously inhabit the present moment. Many individuals are often distracted by mental clutter and various activities, which prevent them from experiencing true presence. This avoidance leads to dysfunction in consciousness, as people mistakenly believe they do not have the time to focus on the now. By embodying consciousness and becoming aware of the present, individuals can align themselves with the awakening universe and contribute to personal and collective evolution.
The Importance of State of Consciousness
Your state of consciousness is critical when facing any situation in life, overshadowing the relevance of the circumstances themselves. While personal issues like health, relationships, and financial concerns are important, they are not of absolute significance compared to your level of awareness. By redirecting focus to the consciousness with which you approach each moment, the dynamics of these events can potentially change. Recognizing your current state of awareness and presence helps you respond to situations consciously rather than reflexively.
Realizing Transcendence Beyond the Ego
Most humans operate under a conditioned state dominated by thoughts and emotions, which illustrates a form of spiritual unconsciousness. This identification with the ego creates a heavy burden, leading to a perception of life as a series of problems to solve. It is essential to uncover and connect with the transcendent aspect of being, which lies beneath the layers of conditioning. Awakening entails recognizing this deeper dimension of consciousness and integrating it with your humanity, ultimately enabling a more profound sense of connection and awareness.
In this podcast Eckhart talks with an audience in Stockholm, Sweden. He says the idea is to inhabit The Now. Ironically, he says most of us try to escape it…through activities, addiction or our thinking. We would rather be anywhere other than here. We say: “I’ve got too much going on. I don’t have time for presence. ” Eckhart explains this mindset can wreak havoc with our lives and create dysfunction. He says the most important thing any of us can do is to embody consciousness. He says evolution on this planet is actually happening through us. And on a larger scale, we are inseparable from the awakening universe.