How to Maintain Presence among Unconscious People | Eckhart Tolle 

“One could say, when you react to the toxic energy you become part of the toxic energy. “

When I'm around toxic people, I quietly ask myself " who's looking out my eyes?" I become very aware of my inner self and that keeps me in my stillness because it flips my mental state into becoming an observer vs taking in all the crazy

Spend more time with young children. Their innocence and energy is refreshing and their joy and love of life is food for the soul. God bless.

I LOVE being alone. I prefer it actually. And if I cannot be alone, I prefer to be with others on the same vibrational frequency. I’m in a situation at the moment where I do not have to engage with a bunch of people so I AM very thankful for that. Those moments when I do have to be in the presence of those who are still ego driven, I find myself (more and more) not participating in the gossip or negativity. I will get up and walk out of the room. And when I can’t do that, I put in my headphones and watch videos on RU-vid or music and will remove myself mentally.

I love sitting alone by myself. It’s my favourite thing. And everyone thought I was depressed Sad what our society thinks of “being alone”

“When you react to toxic energy you become a part of it” that’s all I needed to hear 🙃 I love his energy , like a fluffy warm hug💚

Just don't judge and critique unconscious people and create stories...and take anything they do personally (a story about "me")...etc, etc. Just be with them...fully aware and present...not story-telling to yourself.

as Eckhart explained, after the shift, he was in the tube without having bad feelings. So as long as you have bad feelings, and you blame it on the people that you call "unconscious people", make sure, that it is not yourself, being unconscious in that very moment.

For me, the easiest way to remain present is to observe what's happening, as if you were reading a book. It's fascinating

The key to a peaceful life (10:58): don't demand that anything that arises should not arise 😇

I think a better question is, "How do I maintain presence?" regardless of where you are and who you are with. If remaining present and aware is a spiritual practice that you employ all the time, then whether you are with unconscious people or not will not make a difference. In other words, practice presence all the time; whether you are alone, at work, with your spouse, with friends, working out, taking a shower, or in an extremely toxic situation. There really shouldn't be any circumstance where you aren't present. If you approach life this way, you will remain in this present state of awareness and not get easily swayed from other external energies. You will be very grounded in your state of being and very aware of your thoughts and emotions. You will have fine tuned your sense of awareness to such a high degree that being around toxic situations will bring out other higher responses from you. These higher responses include: stillness, acceptance of the present moment (not wanting to change it), compassion for the person that is suffering, and/or depending on the circumstance, helping the individual or removing oneself from the situation. There really is no perfect response, but if you do make presence an every moment spiritual practice, then being in uncomfortable situations doesn't really translate to being 'uncomfortable' anymore. You instead have increased your awareness and energetic capacity to remain still and aware to be firmly grounded and secure in your being. When you can weather any kind of storm you know that you have evolved into a higher state of consciousness altogether.

When anyone asks, what are you grateful for ?…the answer is “ Eckhart Tolle”🙏

Removed myself from a toxic work environment. it actually wasn't my choice, but my guardian angel was helping me, now I'm in a better place. No such thing as a coincidence❤

When we become more and more centered, our center becomes so strong until the outside does not distract us or influence us. It takes one day at a time. Just like building a muscle.

I'm disconnecting from people, living an independent life, and I've never been happier.

When confronted by toxic energy, accept it as a manifestation of life. You get beyond it through deep surrender. You sense it as expression of human unconsciousness. You feel the negative energy without mental narrative. It is transcendence. Remove yourself if it is violent or extraordinarily toxic. Thanks Eckhart. 💯🌻💖👍🐘🍨🍌🤠

Accepting what IS; unless it is abusive. Then change is needed.

It's a relief to hear that even Eckhart has "disturbing" noises around when he meditates and it's inspiring to see how he managed to switch from an unconscious being to one who can trascend the city noises.

Very helpful video for those who have to deal with a narcissist or a toxic person. It doesn’t help to feed into their unconsciousness with your own. Thank you for reminding us to practice responsibility and Presence 🙏

I love her self awareness and willingness to ask questions leading to the management of her power. It gives us all permission to do the same. Life is becoming a satisfying journey.

It's been a hard but incredibly valuable lesson for me to understand that whatever bothers me in other people is just a reflection of something in myself that I don't like or accept. Even if it is just at a small level. It is at the core of compassion and responsibility. And once you know it you can't go back. Doesn't mean you won't slip and fall though. Constantly observe and accept without judgment and it will become easier and easier to stay conscience and transcend this seemingly mad, unending cycle.

My husband is still blind to everything. 22 years together 3 kids together. Awake for almost 3 years so gets hard cause he thinks I’m a conspiracy theory person. I see the truth. I’m always been outsider I love being alone gardening and in nature. I’m ready for my husband to see the truth. Our children see the truth. I knew I was Empath feel everything deeply to kind hearted in this world. Thanks for sharing💝

Scorpio Stellium here (5 placements of Scorpio in my chart) - I've felt I've been an outsider *all* of my life! Now, I agree with folks where I can and keep my mouth shut when they go off. As for being alone - I prefer it!

Surrender yourself is the key. Realize that we are floating in the midst of negative energies all around us. Accept them whole heartedly without judgement as far as possible. And when judgment arises realize it’s arising and accept that’s part of us too. Over a number of years of practice at least for me, it becomes a habit and yes it DOES work! Spiritual life was never meant to be easy :( It’s a journey until our death beds never a destination.

My wife is unconscious. Recently, I tried to introduce her to these concepts hoping she would join me on the journey. Nothing but resistance. I guess I have "deep surrender" practice ahead.

"By allowing myself to feel it, there was transcendence." Thank you..

Tread carefully around toxic people. You can fall in the sticky tar and it's difficult to work your way out. Best advice "remove yourself" if you're ruminating and in emotional turmoil. Save yourself and send out a life raft from distance. Be careful.

This is what life is about - interacting with all types of people. If you're present, you'll know how to interact. That's it.

"Accepting what is", "deep surrendering ", "completely ok with it"... "oh, that's what is", .... 💞👍🤗🙌🌸 That's what works, yes. And I very much feel love instead of anger with these practices we were taught on here. I've been practicing consciousness in these ways with toxic people for over 37 years. I am 58. So most of my adult life. And I would say even a lot as a child and teen. But definitely understood the concept of consciousness during toxic times only 37 years ago. Other than the list given on this channel today I would add that to remain conscious in toxic times I "step outside" of the person that I am, as if I'm a spectator only, and thereby not able to react. The toxic person or egoic person is not affecting me as I have stepped outside of the flesh so to speak, and have a place standing outside of my person. In that place outside of my person, it is calm and peaceful. And when I come back into my person, I am bringing the calm and peace with me to my flesh being. So the soul and the flesh match in the presence of peace and understanding and love. That's the best I can put it in words. And definitely what was taught here to "take home" with everyone today is that surrender is a power. Not a weakness. And when you learn that and understand that surrender and acceptance is your power card, you want to use it regularly, and daily and you'll feel love and peace as byproducts of surrender. Humility is just as similar. Remaining humble, taking the idea of acceptance and surrender is power . Use them. And feel love, peace, and freedom and tranquility as you maintain these powers. I'm not perfect at it at all times, but I enjoy practicing it daily over 37 years. And it works for me.

Thank you Eckhart for ur words if wisdom. I'm suffering from PTSD and triggered often but I now understand I must accept what is and simply feel the panic and let t Be. Sounds easy 😊 but it's my homework . Very grateful 😘

She's so brave to put herself out there like that. I appreciate how patient Eckhart is and understanding as well. He is able to relate deeply and that's so refreshing. Much more to learn for me. Thank you!

This is so hard, I can’t be around unconscious people for long without having to get away from them. I spent most of my life around these types, they drain you. Once you get away from them peace is possible I love being alone and present 💝

This is challenging but I know keeping calm around unconscious people will be a step closer to more awareness. 🙏.

“Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be obtained only by someone who is detached. ” ― Simone Weil ~Much Love from a Law of Attraction RU-vidr💜

The more I become conscious the harder it is to deal with "normal human unconsciousness". Fortunately, those around me are somewhere along the line of growing consciousness. There is a temptation to withdraw from much of human interaction. That said, there is also pleasure in just being light-filled and calm during normal human interactions as well. Kind of "sharing" my contentment and calmness through my voice and posture. Disturbing interactions are decreasing as I grow more calm within myself. I am now able to sense the tension and anxiety often (not always) washing across me or even through me in situations that might once have been unsettling--or even a full clash of egos.

Much love to everyone. We are one.

Don't react dont judge, sending a tone of love to me and everyone who across this lovely channel❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I was not prepared for thanksgiving with family after years that I was away and wasn’t able to travel to visit! Great experience in that I now know I can use more practice in staying centered!!

What a wonderful time to be alive and have easy access to the spiritual wisdom of an amazing teacher like Eckhart - thank you sir!

I removed myself from a Toxic job that I worked at for 10 years. It ended up being the best decision I could have ever made, love the power of now audio cds for road trips. Thank you Eckhart!

This is such great and practical advice. Especially for those of us who are more sensitive to external stimuli such as other people’s behavior, or even environmental conditions such as noise, light, smells, etc. Thank you for this video.

I think the answer is compassion .The "toxic" people are only harming themselves. By being peaceful and compassionate we can provide an example to show them a way out of their pain.

Consciousness is pure and infinite whether alone or with people.

"the misery line"...so funny to have Eckhart describe his experience of the underground, back when he lived in London. Just listening to him relaxes me and allows me to just be. Thank you! 🙏

What a vulnerable and helpful question!! And what a brave soul she is to reveal herself to this gentle, kind, funny wisdom keeper and all of us. Thank you both!!❤

Thank you for this ❤ Message Eckhart Tolle! I know how it is to be in the Flow ❤ and I manage to stay calm in my Meditation even if there are worst noise pollution. After a while it stopped, because I didnt care. Last year I travelled a lot again in the flow. In case of the leaf blower or if they destroy Nature by cutting trees, its time to tell that this is not the right way! Cant accept that unconsious egos destroy the world! In six months travelling in Central America I found only one place where I felt that Nature was happy! Means where wilderness is real. My goal is that there ll be new expierience rooms in Nature, instead of schools, where the kids understand own feelings and needs and communicate them like in NVC - so they can understand each other and there ll be no more wars! The first rule must be that we have to contribute in each others luck ❤ in a true human way! Love this place with lucky beings❤ I want to live in harmony and that means to listen also if there is a conflict. To stay in a unpersonal condition is still challenching because these situation appear when I dont aspect them, because I thought people are more aware, but thats still an illusion. Not my brother not my sister but its ne o Lord staying in the need of prayer ❤! And if its to bad and there is no solution, because there is no way to communication I leave! Jesus told us" if you are not accepted leave the place" ! BUT ALL WHAT WE NEED IS LOVE❤❤❤

Was meant to come across this video this morning reminding not to resist the things that come up that lead me to feel upset, stressed etc. thank you

I love the way he genuinely asks questions while being gentle with her and analyzes the situation to answer her question❤❤

I am in trauma. And this explains part of why I can’t handle people right now!! I used to be able to do this and I can’t anymore. I feel too far gone from it as I disassociate. So this is literally saving me in a way? Seeing this video. Almost like my prayer has been answered in a way. And I can’t explain it other then, this is the beginning again, to finding my way back. I have had many experiences I can’t explain that have brought me to this.

How is Eckhart always so kind and attentive? Thank you for being so sweet, sir!

Love the peaceful sound of the waterfall at the end of every talk by Eckhart! 🙂

Such lovely comments. Beautiful 🙏🏻🌹 Love to all of you. Thankyou for being here "now" ✨❤️✨

Girl i feel your pain and sadness and i know what it is to be lonely i really do even if your surrounded by people at times i want you to know you are not alone there are many of us and i know you must have been nervous about reaching out to and i just wanna say bravo for doing so the universe will like that 😊☮️🙏

Surrender to Spirit for Spirit is all that is. This is the lesson I take from Echart’s talk. 🙏🏼

I love interacting with people i still work full time at 71 and just love people and i genuinely believe we both take something from our interactions. I particularly enjoy interacting with difficult people, working on being non judgemental has been very useful , everyone has their story

Honestly being around unconsciousness is a great opportunity for growth

This was absolute wonderful! What a privileged she was 🙂

I used to work in Houston Texas and it helped greatly to leave the city every weekend to a small town and walk the woods. I would feel so much release and healing and then when entering the city by car, again on Sunday night, you can really feel the city closing in on your person.

The distinction between normal unconscious relationships and extreme unconscious is key. It's a workout for our emotional presence as long as we apply the correct workout for the situation

The point I get from here, if you cannot change it (except those extreme toxicant scenarios he mentioned), accept it, rather than feel frustrated / annoyed, once you accept it, you are at peace...Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for this explanation. Though I love your teachings and from the first time I ever heard them, something inside me knew them to be true and so I listen to them almost everyday and try to practise them as best as I can. However there were times I'd become very angry and negative because I felt that they weren't realistic. This because I was the scapegoat in my very toxic pathologically sociopathic family, and no amount of presence or love could help. But because of your teachings about being present in the face of unconscious people and present when another's pain body arose my escape from them and my recovery was hindered considerably and indeed it almost cost me my life. You see when a person has been born and raised in such a family and psychologically manipulated into staying in the family in adulthood due to a family business and them needing help etc, so the psychological abuse continues through adulthood, it is very difficult for such a person to discern things due to the split created in the person. So I looked to spiritual teachers people like you for help. And when spiritual teachers are always preaching things like forgiveness and love and the connectedness of all things etc without explaining that yes some people are just too toxic and even if they are family members if your physical mental and or emotional safety are at risk you can remove yourself from them then it puts people like myself at risk of being badly harmed and even destroyed totally. So thank you for that clarification and I would appreciate it if you could speak more on these extremely toxic people who even cause permanent damage other peoples mental health and even cost them their lives because many of us are born into families like this.

I felt very similar feelings to this woman. I've tried and worked hard for about 5-6 years with mantras like: "I dont judge and hate, and I dont judge and hate those who judge and hate." And "acceptence is the key". It work in immidiate interaction with unconsios people, but in the long run I felt like to much of my energy and time (meditations dedicated to this) went to try to accept people/situiations/ect that was not alligne with ME. So I made a decision to move out to the countryside, started working as a personal assistent to an old sweet lady, got 5 loving bunnies and doing gardening, yoga, meditation, doing music, buildning/renovating my house and only invite people in my space that I share similr values with. I dont have much money, but I dont spend much money either. I believe that if to much of your focus goes into trying to accept everything, instead of enjoying, then you are not living the life that is meant for you, thats my thoughts on the topic. Greeting from a 29-year old.❤

Exactly the question I asked God today and the video appeared. Eckart Tolle is great Guru, I know about him but never listened to him until today. I’m facing the same with my family, they are amazing beings but something is shifting in me and I do participate in the toxicity and then feel miserable. Now I know where my lesson is. Thank you dear lady for asking the question and Thank you Eckhart Sir for the answer.

The more presence you cultivate before going into situations it acts as a protective barrier in an energetic way.

We deserve all people we surrounded by. They our angels helping us get better.

I like how she thanked him for asking the question. Made me realize how wonderful and beneficial questions are. I often see people getting annoyed and sometimes mad when being asked questions. The only time i hate being questioned is by the cops because i know their questions are only to incriminate me.

He answers the question as if it's about tolerating distractions in the environment, but I feel like the question is not about sensory disturbance but being part of upsetting/antagonistic social situations, especially ones where you would be expected to respond.

Been doing this all my life…. Apply “Forgive them for they know not what they do” and make sure you meditate before during and afterwards 😂… if they irritate you, that’s so much more about you! ✨✨🙏🏻

What is an unconscious person really? Every-'one' has their own experience, perceptions, perspective from the whole. Consciousness is always present everywhere. From my vantage point I would look inward to alter an situation. ❤

That was so good. Eckhart’s analogy and example of how to remain conscious and not fall back into unconsciousness.

It has been years of struggle and frustration.. I’ve finally realized I had to surrender and flow. Learning detachment is also a very large part of what’s helped me. Understanding we are all here on our own journey and souls not ready to awaken just aren’t ready yet! Part of it is ur still in ur ego if u allow it to bother u!!

Thank you Eckhart it is so wonderful to hear your voice … gentleness expressed … gratitude.

By allowing my self to feel it, there was transcends. So simple life can be but we inflict suffering on ourselves. Thanks for all your insights ❤️

🙏🏻Thankyou to the lady for this question 🌹 Both the question and the answer resonated so much 🙏🏻 Thankyou ✨ Eckhart✨

There are no words that can explain how much I love Tolle's insight and ability to explain these deep subjects in words. Thank you thank you thank you, Eckhart for sharing this gift. I will be forever grateful ❤

"The power of Knowledge is with you. The Presence is with you. But everything in the world that has dominated you in the past and that dominates you now is also with you. And these things are leading you in different directions. Therefore, during your time of preparation, particularly at the outset, you will have to limit your exposure to people, places and certain things. This will require great restraint and great discretion, things that most people do not possess, for they do not have the strength to exercise these things. Here even your hobbies or your recreation must be reconsidered. Is it truly beneficial for you mentally and physically? Does it really give you reprieve? Does it really give you rest? Does it support your engagement with Knowledge? Or is it a form of escape, a running away? Many things actually fit this category and serve this purpose. Refrain from going to the movies, as they imprint you and fill your mind with powerful images that will make it more difficult for you to still your mind and begin to explore your inner life. See what music does for you. Rather than playing it all the time, see what kind of emotions, thoughts and feelings it arouses. Is it truly beneficial for you? Or does it remind you of your suffering, your longing, your desires, your disappointments? All these things must be re-evaluated because everything is having an influence upon you, and that influence is either helpful or a hindrance. Understanding this, then, gives you the criteria to re-evaluate all the things, people, places and influences in your life in a more objective manner, with greater clarity and discernment. If you are to have the freedom to live a life of greater purpose and integrity, you must gain this freedom, which has been lost to so many things. You must re-evaluate who you are with and what you do, how you spend your time and where your mind tends to go, and the influence and the effect of your activities upon you. Here you will see that many things that before seemed innocuous, or even pleasurable, really are a hindrance. This is really about becoming truly honest with yourself. It is not about having one perspective versus another perspective. This is not about having one belief or set of beliefs versus other sets of beliefs. It is really about becoming honest with yourself, honest at a deeper level. What is really the truth about your involvement with this person or this activity or this form of engagement with the world? To be really honest, you will see if something is beneficial or not, and you will see how and even if you must be engaged with it. Taking the Steps to Knowledge is a process of becoming truly honest with yourself and as a result honest with others-honest in your pursuits, honest in your values, honest in your communication with others, honest in what goals you set for yourself and why you set them. Honest. Knowledge is deep and simple because it is wholly honest. You are complex and confused because you are not yet wholly honest. Knowledge is strong, focused and powerful. Your mind is diffused, confused and set in opposing directions because you are not yet fully honest. You have not really come to terms with what you most deeply know and your true direction in life, which is all the product of becoming truly honest. It is not about having a better belief system. It is not about perspective. It is not about opinions and ideas, for that is all at the surface of the mind. We are speaking of something that is far deeper than the surface of your mind, something that is intrinsic to your nature-that which has brought you into the world and that which you will reflect upon once you leave this world, that which is most elemental and fundamental to your being here. As you take the Steps to Knowledge, you will have [the] opportunity to extend your honesty into new areas and to reconsider things you have always assumed or believed in without question. It is a very deep evaluation. Here you will begin to see that which is harmful and that which is helpful. Here you will value simple pleasures. And you will see the danger and the hazard of giving your mind and life away to things that have no real promise or purpose for you. Let this be your understanding." An excerpt from *Harmful Influences* - a teaching from 'The New Message from God' - as revealed to Marshall Vian Summers.

Your beautiful energy lifts up people. I am grateful.

The reality you face outside of yourself is that part of yourself that you have not understood. You create what’s outside because you need to face it, to know and understand it. So that your awareness will grow, and so will your consciousness.

What arises «still is a manifestation of life". I loved that. Thanks to everything just the way it is. It is thought that way by something greater, like I am too. In all it's forms, it's always the expression of something greater.

Wow I'm going through that exact situation right now... I thank the Universe for showing me this video! Much love for all of you people 💜

Thank you very much, Eckhart, and thank you also to the girl for asking these questions because we are going through the same experiences

“By allowing urself to feel it, there is transcendence.” I am so glad he was able to tell us how to do it, and not give us fru fru jargon to do so. Sometimes spiritual teachers don’t give us the exact tools or language we need to move in this world. It was helpful to see regular daily interactions can be shifted simply by our thinking. We truly are the owners of how we see our world. Is the cup half full or half empty? You pick!

Thank you, Mr. Tolle, and to the lady in this teaching. As always, this is a timely teaching for me. Peace!

I Loved this one! «Deep surrender to my surroundings» This is a really big key🥰🥰 Thanx Eckhard! From Norway❤️

For me, a high sensitive woman, a very interesting video! Especially 'if you resist tou become part of the toxic energy'. Thank you. 💖💖💖

We live on earth and must learn how to live on earth with consciousness & in awareness of that. You can't hide from yourself, you might as well accept where you're and learn to live in awareness & less judgment. Go within....nothing outside of yourself is going to bring stillness.

Such a beautiful conversation they had. And what a great question. Thank you so much for sharing your insight. I find that even though it sometimes is hard to be around this toxicity, the beauty about interactions with unconscious people is also in those moments where you draw THEM to you. My shift in perception happened when i became aware of my discomfort from being an outsider. It's still a work in progress but i'm enjoying the aha moments throughout the process.

This is a very very good chat as I really needed to hear this.. So grateful to both of you for having this chat.. Much Love 💜💖💛💙

Thank you Mr. Tolle.🙏 And thank you to the person who asked a very good question which many people can relate to and will be helped by the answer..

I listened to this to prepare myself for my narc coming home from work. We had an "enthusiastic" fight at 5am and haven't spoken all day, so there is the tension of unresolved conflict in the air. Add the weariness of a long hard day and the attention seeking dramatics the narc brings through the door with him, and i'm anxious there will be a blow up. I don't want to react in a way that is unacceptable, angry, and bitter, and i know watching this video can help me stay focused on regulating MY behavior. Thank you for your dedication to sharing this wisdom!

Loved that Elkhart understands awareness of being drawn into behaving as others in an ego trap . So true . I’m always cross without myself when I’ve let myself behave in this way ❤

Understood. We are already aware that there will be lines to wait in, noises, odors, etc. Accept the standing, loudness, smells, whatever and don’t join in with complaining about it. I learned to do this while waiting for trains in Chicago. I would practice creating heat in my body instead of shivering and worrying about the cold. I had no interest or irritation with anything happening around me. Call it a heat meditation.

Thanks for this Eckhart. It's such a good way to get your material out and in a way that is so useful and practical, particularly with your own experiences dropped in. This woman's question is incredibly pertinent and especially resonates with me. Thank you 😊

a lot of spiritual people want to fast forward through the uncomfortable situations but that is apart of the human experience, like he said, “resist nothing that arises.” We are constantly being asked to surrender and those bothersome moments are those unconscious triggers and are mirrors of our own subconscious mind

I love the last minute where Eckhart says he was completely at peace (with the same bad in many ways daily long subway trip he previously had problems with) and he was wondering why he was at peace with it and that it's because he wasn't complaining about it anymore. (Note to self, stop complaining about stuff even if it's just complaining in your mind.)

Wow, very interesting discussion! Great question. I have experienced all the things you both talked about. I live in a mostly quiet family oriented residential area within a fairly large city, but I also have noticed energetically heightened activity midweek. I had not realized this could be the collective energy of people around me. That is a helpful insight. I have learned from my yoga classes about accepting what is. One day we had the same experience of a leaf blower disturbing our peaceful yoga restfulness. Our yoga teacher said exactly the same thing - accept anything that appears as being part of the meditation process which we can simply observe and not react to. Of course we had to endure the 5 or 10 minutes the noise continued, but it did go away and then quietness returned again for the rest of the yoga session. Sometimes when things like that happen, it helps to laugh about it. A leaf blower starting up at the exact moment you are practicing quietude just might be one of those paradoxes of the Universe, presenting the opportunity I suppose to practice our spiritual techniques.

Wonderful advice Eckhart 👏 "Allowing myself to feel it, it transended" E.T.

So true, when your able to enjoy your own company you internally become stronger and from my own perspective, it actually draws people towards you especially when you remain free and quiet from those who seek attention. It’s also easier to observe peoples behavior and let go of those who are in lower vibrations. We all experience lower vibrations from time to time but if we remain aware we can improve.

People often in their own egotistical contentious or combative issues often distract you away from yourself or being yourself. Presence and internal and external awareness is HUGE.

This was a good reminder. He added to what he has said in his books and it was helpful. Love that waterfall scene at the end. So peaceful. Sometimes I bring a waterfall scene into my mind during very stressful situations or around unconscious people I am experiencing it from behind a waterfall. Part of the big problem around world situations or people is the resistance as he says. "This shouldn't be happening. I should be living on a different planet". I have survived much of my life just by knowing there are other planets and worlds where consciousness is more evolved. That helps long term LOL.