Hello from Japan. All your words make sense. After I lived 45 years completely unaware of my ego's trick, my insides completely collapsed. I came across your book when I was going crazy with unbearable pain. It took me eight years to truly understand your words. Well hope I do now. I am 53 years old and I am feeling deep peace of mind for the first time thanks to you. Since I realized that I am life itself, there is no “my life”, I was convinced that I could accept anything until I leave this body. Thank you so much.
This man has helped me in a life and death struggle with myself, and I believe honours a sacred duty to carry a message from the universe into this world !
Same. When I heard the Power of Now it was as if all the pieces came together and my life was changed. I am no longer the same person...I have changed. Do what the man says instead of letting your ego mind shut you down and you too will change and find peace.
I listen to these Omega recordings often, and there is one person's laughter that just brings me even more joy to Eckhart's humor! Every time!!!! Joy is contagious!
I absolutely love the person at the back laughing. It is just delightful! And Eckhart, of course....but again, his laughter is like a tonic or an injection of light.
@Darren Your so caught up in your religion and so fast to deem teachings outside your religion as evil that you can't see what is right in front of you. What a moron
I’m 29. Been on RU-vid since day 1. All those years ago. Even still, I think this is my first proper comment. Just wanted to say how much that guy in the audience makes me laugh at ekharts zen story...brilliant. Pure belly laugh. He understands what I understand and I relate to that, the futility of how we (I) can search for meaning where none may exist... ENTER ZEN FROM THERE .. from where ? Anywhere ! 😊 and I relate to ekharts humour ... he’s a great teacher ... for me a good teacher either a) makes you laugh b) provokes thought c) creates emotional responses ...for me ekhart possesses all three qualities. Everytime I listen to Ekhart I think am I now part of the collective consciousness? Does anyone else think that or is that just me ? Lol ... slowing waking up to spiritually .. humans are complicated 🤣 Do I have a bell 🛎 it dissolved 😂😂 LOVE HIM x
Sounds like an extremely ego driven observation. Ever met a scary scary person that tricked you into some similar observations? I've met a handful of them and the idea of "knowing" (see/feel) is the protection they rely on, when manipulating you. Some things can't be faked, some can. Thats for you to learn. I see a teacher, maybe his teaching masks his disturbing anger? None of my bussiness just like how genuine he acts is none of my concern. Some came here for awnsers and some came here for a solution.
I am so aware and grateful that I was drawn to Listen to His wisdom again his Laughter is the best as I take myself far to serious thank you Eckhart ☘️💓
@@lanusik1000 From your 1st comment(i.e.,Really 🤪),I took you to be a non-fan of Tolle disparaging the praise of Tolle by Sam M. My mistake. It was sarcasm.
Here's a poem I made inspired by Eckhart Tolle: There is a space inside me, this space cannot be named. Because when I look to find it; I find its gone again. I'm made of thoughts, memories, and cells that re-arrange But the space that lives within me, will forever be unchanged. When I search for something tangible, and claim it to my being. I am merely limiting myself: I am only thinking without seeing. 'Cause all the things that make 'me' may change from day to day, But the space that lies within me can never fly away. My thoughts are rivers, each droplet, moves fast But the undisturbed I is free from future and past. You cannot imagine what you cannot see or touch. That is consciousness. Made of nothing. Yet so much The answer does not come from thought, Somewhere in its absence, the truth is taught, Because paradoxes always arise; it's old news. In this fun game of life, we're always bemused.
You seem to really understand Eckharts teachings. I don't think most people grasp his teachings so deeply. It's encouraging to see people actually getting this stuff. Nice poem too by the way.
I love this man! i love how he REALLY LOOKED for .the bell, not assuming that it wasn't there, like he carefully looked. and i love how he used the misplaced item to still make the same point, without missing a beat. i think that was the greatest example of his teachings. No assumptions, no annoyance, just creativity flowing unabated by reality.
You reminded me of this quote, "When your mind is wandering about elsewhere you have no chance to express yourself. But if you limit your activity to what you can do just now, in this moment, then you can express fully your true nature, which is the universal Buddha nature." People like Tolle dedicate every moment they have to the present moment, instead of rushing to the very next moment. What an energy he has!
if u follow Eckhart's pointers, there is no longer a need to meditate...i have followed his pointers and found this is true for me...i feel peace all the time, no need to 'plan' a 'time' to meditate...really wonderful!
Interesting :) just wanted to say that meditation still has tons of benefits and doing it can only be beneficial as it teaches us kind of a skill set to deal with mind in a harmonious way :) Peace.
Glad to hear this. I see the benefits of meditation, but I sometimes feel I'm not committed enough for it to work for me. I would like to be able to clear my mind without taking on a new skill and schedule concern.
If we try to meditate it doesn't work. The meditation happens, the emptying of the mind is like the vehicle, recognizing the split between the mind and self, and/or body and self, this is like the road. So once learning to quiet the mind we find all new ways and times to meditate. In the same way as a yogi would say all life is yoga, or a jewish mystic saying all life is prayer, all life is meditation. There's no schedule unless the ego creates it. 🙏❤✌🏽
A very pure , simple , meaningful & meditative presence on the Internet. Eckhart is no different from others of his eminence that preceded him in this beautiful field . But the difference in my view is that he makes it so easy to understand & delightful to feel .
His advice& teachings has made the past 6 months of my life so wonderful and present. everyone explains to me how focused I am and much other compliments. I'm so grateful to have unlocked this treasure of life through Tolle's book.
+Brandon Rodriguez The Power of Now and A New Earth are indeed life-changing. But I also found his second book, Stillness Speaks, a wonderful book. And for children, especially who face problems at school such as bullying, Eckhart's full-color, beautifully illustrated Milton's Secret is fabulous.
spending my mornings sitting, listening to you share these tidbits on life and living, hearing your shy giggle popping out over and over, your unexpected jokes that flit out without effort ---it's just the best. Thank you Eckhart, I wish we could be friends in person. Thank you for this.
"When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back & laugh at the sky"~ Buddha The person laughing in background is brilliant demonstration of this!😂🤣😅
He'll never graduate as a Zen Master because of his uncontrollable laughter. Usually it takes two years to graduate but this guy has been around for 10 years.
He's the farther figure I needed. He totally talks sence. I talk to my friends on a similar level and they think I'm mad it's nice to know that there is people on my level xx
if people think you are mad it is likely you are not yet on the level you think you are . if you were on the level you think you are you wouldn't compare his level to yours but rather acknowledge that you wish to some day be on his level. I know I have no tact!
If it helps. Jesus had the same problem, hid hometown thought he talked lot of nonsense. What you might do is talk to a wider audience, start your own channel? That would be good I think. Good luck👍🙂
16:38 for most humans all they ever experience is object consciousness 26:25 not resisting the form that arises 28:55 making space for things to happen 30:21 they don’t allow an event to be; they argue with reality 47:50 when you cooperate and allow something to be, it becomes an opening to something 51:16 not my will but thy will be done - thy will is the will of the whole 54:39 it does not matter where you begin to allow “what is” to be 58:19 there’s always far more space than the emotion you just have to find it 1:07:30 how quickly help can come in because you cooperate with life, there’s no resistance to life which is now 1:17:25 you get a stronger sense of self but it’s the illusion of who you are when you can triumph over someone - “more” fill in the blank 1:22:21 no question is vital. If you become still enough, the answer, if you need it will come to you 28:40 surrender to a little thing and you find a little peace 29:15 if something is happening and you make space for it, you become the space. This is the grave that is hidden behind “bad events” 51:45 that which stands in the way is the way 48:50 the true spiritual practice is to work with all the little and big things in one’s life that seem to be obstacles and blockages 51:51 that which stands in the way is the way 27:05 the form of this moment becomes an opening into the formless within you. The more challenging the form is right now, and you accept it, the deeper it takes you into the formless 28:35 surrender to a little challenge in this moment and you will find a little peace 29:21 if something is happening and you make space for it, you become the space. And this is the grace underneath bad events 49:33 don’t try to figure out why this has happened
I believe he has some hardship story's cause through pain we learn, I just started watching early yesterday. I am impressed and soo glad he just came up on my phone, I really feel blessed to know of him. 19.99 was nothing compared to his teachings. Thank you my newest mentor.
Love watching eckhart, Personally feel there are more like him that have appeared in the recent past and appearing at this current time and space. Gratefully i think its not 1000 years since the last boddhisattva appearance for example Alan watts spoke of these things with great humour also! Peace
The theme I’m beginning to see with Eckhart’s speaking engagements is that he’s actually a comedian disguised as a spiritual teacher! The Power of Now helped me gain clarity on everything and nothing lol. Going to read A New Earth when finished with Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, another life enhancing read. Blessings to all of you curious and compassionate souls!
2007 The Power of Now changed everything for me. I hadn't listened to Tolle or read any of his material (A New Earth is very good too) for quite a few years, but found myself resonating with him all over again lately.
I've just experienced this. So the other day I was coming home when I saw that someone had dumped probably two hole pickup truck loads of garbage on my property. My first reaction was not strong, which is unusual since I don't do violations of my space very well. So I got out and looked at it, and still did not have a strong reaction. I got in my truck to enter my driveway, and at that exact moment the sheriff was right behind me. I motioned them over, and we talked. And not only is it difficult to convict someone on a dumping violation, but I wondered what good it would do. I still was amazed that I was in acceptance of the garbage. And instead of like in my past, I remained accepting over the days. I've decided that I'll go clean it up, and pay what will probably be $200 to get rid of it. And now not only am I accepting of it, but I'm imagining I'll even get some kind of enjoyment out of doing it. After all, it is a beautiful place with large trees all around. I have done what Eckhart talks about in this video. I am so glad to have gotten to this space, with the garbage at least. Oh yeah, I wanted to add that the sheriff never drives down my street. It was as if some kind of play was being acted out that he should show up right behind me at that moment. It was so weird. And I now see all of it as a kind of preordained challenge that I have accepted. It feels so good to be at peace. But some things I still cannot handle. Assholes on Harleys making a racket just light me off. I value silence so much. I hate noise pollution. Maybe some day I will have the ability to accept noisemakers.
How about if you needed that $200 for an urgent medical issue for a family member? Or how about if you urgently had to raise cash for a relative's life-saving operation by selling your home and downsizing, but the sale fell through because the buyer saw what happened and became cautious about the area? My point is, a lot of these teachings are all very well for those with options, and the audience is often middle-class people who have resource to deal with such problems. But of all the "spiritual" people I've known, I've not yet found one who deals with a genuinely catastrophic situation any better than someone non-spiritual. (Note: this isn't a pop at you at all, it's just a general feeling I've had for a while).
Jennifer May I love the laugh! People are too identified with their minds to appreciate the guy laughing in the background. He is lovely and lighthearted.
Just imagine, you are feeling sad, depressed and anxious. And you would sit in a forest, on a smooth warm rock, next to a gurgling little stream, holding hands with Eckhart. He does not need to say anything, just softly chuckle once in a while... 🥰
Chill out... "that laughing dude" just likes to enter Zen through laughter. I'm impressed how gracious Tolle handles it. It may be unmannered but at least he's genuine and that's gold.
@Hairy Chinese Kid No. I was not assuming it would annoy Tolle. I was sure it would annoy some audience members based on the comments I've seen for the videos. It was also a distraction for those people, and if it became significant enough, it would make sense for Tolle to address it, which he did.
Now, i'm finally starting to understand why reality is beyond thought. Whenever i start to think the aliveness gets reduced greatly, suddenly everything starts to become fake and joke. Whenever i stop thinking and pay close attention to whatever happening, suddenly feel a peace and incredible aliveness that can't be described in words, the feelings you experienced when you were baby and toddler.
"My uncle's car is bigger than your car!" - I just heard a young teenage kid shout this out at one of his peers and busted out laughing because I remembered Ekhert mentioning this being an example of how the indirect ego is acted out. 😂
The guy laughing out loud in the audience makes this video one of Eckhart’s most fun to watch and listen!!😂~ The combination of serious Eckhart and that hysterical guy bouncing off each other makes this video AWESOME!! ~ Eckhart seems to be energized by that guy’s laughing ....which makes this one of his best!!!!....Love it!!😂🧜♀️🌊🌊🌊🌊
I think I found that guy’s laughing fun to listen to because Eckhart seemed to be enjoying it!! ~ Eckhart seemed really happy here from the positive energy / laughing coming from audience 😂….I think it made him feel appreciated 🥰
@@kristinefiglestahler8044 That guy was laughing even at the story of death and disease at 37:40 when Eckhart was being serious. Really a bit insensitive. You can see Eckhart kinda giving it back to him at 44:03 😆 I absolutely loved it! The laughing guy went dead silent 🤫 😂😂😂 Notice how his laugh is always the same? Genuine laughter is never the same pitch and tone for every single joke. This guy was trying to be condescending
@@mayurraut5 ~~ I think he laughed at that time because Eckhart was smiling a little / making light at how the prince was so sheltered from anything unpleasant throughout his life to where he didn’t even know about the basics of common life including sickness and death which every regular / common person knows….He wasn’t laughing at a specific death of someone ~ He was laughing at how crazily SHELTERED the prince was from having common knowledge of ALL negativity in everyday life that everyone else is forced to know (the absurdity of it) ~~ Eckhart was smiling there too because sheltering someone to that degree is so unbelievable ……..I noticed that Eckhart was a lot more lighthearted and smiling throughout this video than most of his other videos and it seemed to make all of the entire audience laugh a lot more in this one too 😄….Eckhart seemed to be feeling great / having a really good day during that lecture ….so I guess his positive feelings spilled into the audience??🌪🌊😀😃😄😁😆🤣😂😅
@@kristinefiglestahler8044 Eckhart was smiling..but he was smiling at the irony of the situation and everyone in the audience understand the irony except for the heckler who thought it was a joke and laughed at the top of his voice. This was one of the talks where I saw Eckhart and the audience not being their usual relaxed self cause of that idiot in the audience. Anyways at 1:40:10 Eckhart indirectly addresses the heckler in the story of Satori and the Chinese Fat Buddha who couldn’t stop laughing and EVERYONE in the audience ERUPTED IN LAUGHTER INCLUDING ECKHART because they knew he was pointing out the heckler .. while the heckler remains silent .. ABSOLUTELY SILENT .. no more loud laughs from him on this joke. That was sooo satisfying 😂😂😂😂 Not everything is a laugh out loud moment. And if someone is doing it then they’re doing not only to get attention but also it to disrespect the teachings and the people who come there to attend. Such people should be called out on their behavior and not protected behind a veil of fake positivity 😉 Namaste.
i believe i’ve seen almost all the content of eckhart ou there! and this is my favorite. it never fails to point my attention to presence. he’s light here is especially strong 💛 thank you for sharing this
Thank you for expanding on this extraordinary wave of Peace that passed thru me a few days before my husband passed and the audible voice said "this how you will be after your husband passes". There are many other things being learned in the past 3 months since but these challenges are being met in a different way. I now ask for help and it comes. I ask for understanding and it comes. I understand how Jesus bared the cross, how Daniel dealt with lions in the den, etc - it is because of the Peace given them too. The stages grief that folks go thru has not happened to me because of Peace and knowing and experiencing the Universe of Spirit surrounding me. As some commented below, I am different - yes still challenged here and there but as I ask for help - it comes. What Blessed place to arrive at. I am surrendered in mind, body and soul. Thank you again Eckhart.
"The world is here for you to experience things that are going wrong". This speaks to me. Nothing that goes smoothly and easily, "everything" you have to work out is complicated and very painful, but when for a second i remember that's for why i am here that's a healing moment. The "experience" continues in an unexpected form and manner and the pain still comes back and i struggle with myself again and again.
He is genuinely a happy man. His laugh is very childlike. He is the most ego-less person I've ever listened to, which is why he is the number 1 spiritual teacher~ He's a blessing.
A good analogy of consciousness is like the being is a radio station. What is the reception and the transmission of that being. A working station needs a good signal. With out interference. Where the signal comes from is a mystery….god the universe. Just listen inside. The self can not describe but only be aware that. I am nothing but everything. Now that is beginning with no ending. Thank you master Eckhart for your presence and time for humanity.
I thank God for you Eckhart ! You are such an awesome teacher. I love to listen to you. I hope some of your teachings sink into me..... keep being. I am tired of playing the dramas. I have been playing a human for so long. I would like to wake up ! I have begun !
You have inspired me to write poetry such as this my dear soul! Transformation.... I’ve been given this space... this moment As I’ve been open to allow The transformation comes within By existing in the now Transcendence becomes the journey From which consciousness is made known Realizing our present moment Is the place from which we’re grown So the process of doing Striving in effort instead of grace We find ourselves depleted From the tiresome rendition of pace If one rests in their precious now Focusing on presence and breath We feel the trials of life leaving Hence, This moment is the ego death Our spirit then arises And Holiness abounds The efforts fall away And it is then, we hear the sound The precious sound of silence The beauty of grace so pure The magnificence of life Evolving beyond this sphere Going inward instead of out Trusting in the process of rest We shall know the answers As calmly as the bird sits in its nest Life is no longer an effort And we now live in the flow Nothing seems to matter Because we are in the know! Amen By Brigid Anne Rohde 1-24-20
My mother died this evening. I was so lucky to find Eckhart just a few weeks before this happened. Now I feel I'll cope, I'm trying. Thank you Eckhart.
Yeah right David . I'm sure like 80% of the people that watched this video were like "damn that dude is laughing a lot is there something wrong with him" Not everything is deep
