Eckhart Tolle answers questions on relieving anxiety through healing the pain body, the concept of unforgivable transgressions, and the necessity of forgiveness for spiritual evolution. He shares his own experience of forgiving an abusive father and emphasizes that forgiveness naturally flows as we outgrow our limitations.
Forgiveness occurs naturally as we outgrow the limitations of our personality.
Loss and extreme situations can lead to an awakening to the essence of who we are.
Deep dives
Dealing with Anxiety and Overcoming Pain Body
Eckhart addresses a man's relentless anxiety and suggests that he may have an overactive pain body. He advises the use of structured practices like Xigong to awaken dormant energy in the body. Eckhart shares his own experience with anxiety and how he found healing through spiritual growth and connecting with his true essence.
The Nature of Forgiveness and Letting Go of Grievances
Eckhart answers a question about unforgivable actions. He emphasizes that forgiveness occurs naturally as we outgrow the limitations of our personality. He shares a personal anecdote about feeling ashamed of his past actions, but through spiritual awakening, he was able to let go of resentment and find acceptance. Eckhart explains that forgiveness does not require conscious effort, but rather a deep connection with our true essence.
The Role of Loss and Extreme Situations in Awakening
Loss and extreme situations can lead to an awakening to the essence of who we are. Eckhart discusses how deep loss or drastic life changes can remove the ego's identification with external things, allowing the emergence of inner peace. He shares examples such as refugees or those experiencing personal tragedies, who, in the absence of their previous identities, have the potential to experience presence and find peace.
Presence in Activities and Embracing Presence Voluntarily
Eckhart acknowledges that some people experience presence during engaging activities like surfing or dangerous sports, where thoughts cease, and they feel intensely alive. However, he highlights the importance of extending presence beyond those specific moments and embracing it voluntarily in daily life. Eckhart also mentions that facing the possibility of imminent death can force one into the present moment, bringing a deepening of presence if they are ready for it.
In this podcast Eckhart answers questions about a variety of concerns. A man experiences relentless anxiety and says meditation doesn’t relieve his symptoms. Eckhart explains an overactive pain body is at the root of his troubles. He then shares the wisdom he gained through healing his own pain body. Another audience member asks if there are any transgressions which are unforgivable. Eckhart explains some violations may seem beyond acceptance, but our goal is not to try to forgive. Instead, he says forgiveness occurs naturally as we outgrow the limitations of our personality. Finally, a woman asks if it’s necessary to forgive others who have wronged us to evolve spiritually. Eckhart shares the trauma he experienced from his abusive father. He explains how through spiritual growth he was able to realize his father was a wounded man. Once Eckhart awakened to this fact, he says forgiveness flowed.