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Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings

The One Transcendent Source Of All Light

Jan 25, 2024
Eckhart Tolle contemplates the mysteries of space and the subatomic world, discussing how the universe is conscious and science has yet to examine consciousness. He explains that there is only one consciousness beyond space and time, comparing it to the sun shining rays of light into this dimension. Tolle explores the concept of being the light of the world and aligning oneself with the purpose of the universe. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both our form identity and essence identity.
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  • Science has not yet been able to examine consciousness as it is not an object generated by the brain.
  • By stepping out of thinking and connecting with the present moment, one can tap into a deeper non-conceptual knowing.

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The Universe as Consciousness

The podcast explores the idea that the universe is conscious and discusses the mystery of consciousness. The host explains that science has not yet been able to examine consciousness, as it is not an object generated by the brain. However, there may come a time when science and spirituality merge. The podcast also compares consciousness to the rays of light emanating from the one transcendent source of all light.

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