Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings

Eckhart Tolle discusses the sense of guilt and the ego's dysfunction, the significance of finding our true identity, exploring different spiritual traditions, recognizing underlying intelligence, reflections on guilt and the traditional approach, the dysfunction of egoic consciousness, and exploring the nature of consciousness and interconnectedness.

Eckhart Tolle discusses the soul of the world and awakening, the benefits of becoming more aware, the balance between inner and outer worlds, consciousness as the driving force behind creation, and the power of being present in human interactions.

Eckhart Tolle explores the mystery of the universe being conscious and how we are a part of it. He discusses our interconnectedness, letting go of ego, and embracing our shared humanity. Tolle also explores the power of presence, the concept of oneness, and the role of consciousness in all beings. He raises questions about the limitations of the mind and dives into the awakening process and the existence of the invisible self beyond death.

Eckhart Tolle answers questions on reincarnation, conscious parenting, and designing social media in conscious ways. He emphasizes the importance of stillness, presence, and guiding children in finding their life purpose. The negative impacts of the virtual world are also discussed, along with the limitations of language in spiritual teachings.

Eckhart Tolle discusses the danger of deferring satisfaction and the importance of being present in the current moment. He explores the connection between goals and satisfaction, and emphasizes the need to find joy in present experiences. The podcast also delves into the concept of awakening from the dream state and the evolution of human consciousness.

Eckhart Tolle discusses the need to transcend the ego and let go of the narrative of 'me.' He explores the power of attention and observation, the impact of the pain body on the ego, and the practice of non-reactivity. Tolle also emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, avoiding unnecessary narratives, and practicing wise and skillful action.

Eckhart Tolle shares his enlightening experience in an Alaskan forest, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with nature beyond the senses. He discusses the evolution of human perception from sensory to conceptual, the impact of conceptualization on spirituality, and the need to revive a deeper form of knowing. Tolle reflects on humility, simplicity, and the eternal Tao, urging listeners to explore consciousness and their connection with existence.

In this episode, Eckhart says no one person can make us happy because the demand is not only too much, but also an impossible task. He explains falling in love may feel wonderful. The honeymoon starts and everything is beautiful. Until the day comes when we discover our partner has issues or even worse: a very active pain body. He says we might panic, thinking I made a terrible mistake! With humor, Eckhart explains what’s really happening is the relationship no longer masks the real problem: our underlying anxiety and disconnection. He says as long as we look for gratification outside ourselves in people, places and things or what he calls the horizontal dimension, we will always feel like something is missing. He shares that the most difficult people in our lives can become our greatest teachers because they push us to awaken – to step into the vertical or transcendent dimension.Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods                       You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

In this podcast Eckhart talks about the importance of remaining what he calls ‘teachable.’ He cautions us to be aware of the stories, concepts and labels we use to interpret the world. He encourages us to ask ourselves: when we meet someone new, do we give ourselves space to just be, to perceive? Or do we instantly judge and manufacture stories about this person? He ponders when we travel, do we experience awe? Or do we compare it to other places we’ve been? He points out that when we never experience anything new, the sense of aliveness is gone from our lives. Eckhart says we must ask ourselves - who are we without the old narrative, the mental and emotional conditioning which is the result of our self-centered thinking. He points out the world will always challenge us. He says it’s not here to make us happy; it’s here to help us awaken.Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN  

In this podcast Eckhart talks about suffering and how to transcend it. He says suffering is everyone’s spiritual teacher because it drives us to a kind of willingness. He believes it cracks open the hard shell of the ego, suddenly allowing the light to shine through. Eckhart mentions thelegendary singer Leonard Cohen who wrote a song about this universal experience. He sings: “There’s a crack… a crack in everything... That’s how the light gets in.” Eckhart also uses the example of Buddha who suffered by becoming obsessed with doing and attaining enlightenment. Eckhart explains how Buddha put himself through extreme practices and nearly died until one day he decided he had suffered enough. This is the moment Eckhart says Buddha’s ego cracked open and enlightenment poured in. Eckhart says we all will suffer until we realize we don’t need it anymore to grow spiritually.