Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings
Glimpsing What Is Sacred
Mar 21, 2024
Eckhart Tolle discusses the importance of experiencing the mystical and sacred aspects of life by stopping incessant thinking. He explores the concept of presence as the presence of God, beyond traditional notions. Eckhart explains how thinking and self-objectification act as barriers to this direct experience, drawing parallels with the Greek myth of Narcissus.
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- Understanding sacredness requires transcending the mind's labeling to achieve presence as a connection to a vast intelligent presence in the universe.
- Transcending egoic self-identification through presence allows for an awakening to deeper consciousness beyond narrative-based constructs.
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Discovering Sacredness and Presence
Eckhart Tolle delves into the concept of sacredness in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of becoming familiar with the mystical aspect of our existence. Tolle highlights that understanding sacredness requires transcending the incessant thinking and labeling of the mind to achieve presence. He describes this presence as not just a traditional idea of God, but a vast intelligence pervading the universe. Tolle connects presence with the Greek myth of Narcissus, illustrating how identification with a narrative self creates barriers to experiencing true sacredness.
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