Should You Quit Your Job? | Eckhart Tolle on Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do 

I quit my job back in 2019. It was the best decision I ever made. I lost everything. I had to move back home. But I used that time to learn about questions I believed this life could never respond to. I have found each and every answer to every question I have pondered. Depression and anxiety will never take control of me the way it did for decades of my life. I admit, on the outside, it looks like I have barely scratched the surface, but on the inside, I have moved mountains. I have travelled to millions of new versions of myself in this one lifetime. I'm fine with how everything unfolds.

I LOVE this idea: "If you cannot accept, enjoy, or be in enthusiasm, remove yourself, and then try again somewhere else."

- I just want to let anyone who’s reading this, and going through a tough time know that it’s going to be okay. You’ll get through it! ✨

For everyone seeing this hope u have an amazing day. And yes i did quit my job best thing i ever did❤

“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” George Eliot ❤

Eckhart would actually be an amazing bartender.

I've quit many a job I hated mostly due to bad management and bullying, often it is beyond your control who you end up working with.

I am currently in the process of walking out after ten years in the same job. The first five years I was able to enjoy what I did. For the last five years I had to strain harder and harder to find joy in what I was required to do and how it had to be done, and I maneuvered myself into burnout. Eventually, I figured I tried long and hard enough and it's time to call it quits before my unhappiness and the resulting inefficiency rubs off on others. I should have done that much sooner to prevent myself from falling ill. But I really wanted to make it work and be sure it's not me being the problem. I guess I'm a slow learner. But at least I'm sure now that it wouldn't have worked had I only given it some more time. If you're a little like me, I would give you this advice: trust yourself when you feel you can't stay even after having made an effort to change the circumstances. If you're really unhappy for a year, it's been long enough. Don't wait for anyone to give you permission to quit. Maybe you're in a position where you're very much appreciated by colleagues, customers, and/or your superiors because you're such a good worker and a nice person, too, but you're still seriously unhappy. Then you're the only one who is going to give you permission to leave. Trust yourself and don't wait too long to set yourself free from unhappiness.

I tolerated colleagues at work for more than 10 years, because I had a thick layer of psychological protection. But when Dad died of cancer, I got stressed. And suddenly I saw around me that my colleagues were very toxic and now I can't stand it and quit.

I have never understood why people ask what you do for work, like this is a gauge of who you are. Dont ever let work define you. If you dont enjoy it dont do it, simple. Dont let society dictate your worth. Be happy and honest and you'll be ok. Money is just a number, remember that. If you can be happy with nothing then you are successful.

This message came at the right time.

Sometimes the job you're in allows you to do the thing you love. When the job becomes all consuming in a negative way its time to regroup and move onto something else. Leap and the net will appear.

I hate my job, i hate my job, i hate my job. Will leave in august. Please, Lord give me strength.

Needed to hear this ! Thank you gurú! 🙏❤️ I had been working in a job I loved for 39 years up until last January. I’m 62 yrs young. Unfortunately I suffered a left knee meniscus tear on the job (old problem). And I caught COVID for the third time at the same time. I was no longer as enthusiastic as I used to be since I had to pay dearly with my health. My Orthopedist said that if I wanted to conserve what was left of my knee I would have to change jobs and lower my level of activity. So I quit my life’s vocation. After recovery, I tried looking for a remote -desk job-wfh . But after almost three months of sending out résumés, and going on virtual & real interviews, I finally figured out that maybe it was time to accept the inevitable : I have become superfluous in the modern day job market. So , after going through all of the stages of grieving , I have learned to accept my new reality and make the very best of it ! Luckily the doctor did not operate me ! I am grateful that I have some passive income every month. I am grateful that I was able to go to the gym and work on strengthening my knees, lowering my weight, increasing my muscle mass, and feeling much better about myself . I have also brought down my expenses , learned to live as a minimalist , and love the stoic way of life. Now I live in a peaceful mountain cabin surrounded by nature, lovely views, and am growing some medicinal plants , fruit trees , and soon, will plant an organic vegetable garden . Good by rat race ! 😅 Namaste 🙏

Quit Enjoy the quiet. Learn from the quiet. And then follow that passion🤘🏼🔥🙌🏻

I also quit my job after 5 years despite the money. Best thing I ever did

It took me a very LONG time to understand this. How can I enjoy the present moment if I HATE my job and I hate working for a boss??? When I FINALLY understood it, I was able to find my way OUT of the job, escape the 9-5 and today I am traveling the world and having the FREEDOM I dreamed about. Feeling JOY in the present moment is KEY. If you can't enjoy the NOW, how can you attract the joyful freedom? I Had to learn to really find joy and contentment in the present, in tiny things, just so I could FEEL good. That feeling then attract MORE of those good things and opportunities and making money online. Making money on my own terms is all I wanted and I share how I did it in my videos, because I want EVERYBODY who feels STUCK to get out of the stuckness FAST ;) enjoy the NOW!

I have a well paid job but it’s stressful and makes me anxious. Moving jobs isn’t going to be easy because the family relies on my wage. Life’s a grind man. But hopefully I’ll find another path.

Lately i have been pondering leaving my job but deep down i accept and respect the fact I'm working and bringing home money.

There is always the possibility of change

just put my notice in today, i already feel a huge relief from that. I just have to trust that things will work out because they always do. I want to enjoy work and I know that a lot of that comes within myself but.....being in a toxic work environment just makes it harder to do that work.

For me, it’s always been about the people I have worked with. I didn’t like secretarial work, but could have stuck with it if my bosses and some coworkers were encouraging, positive people not on power trips. However, each time I walked out on a job, after the initial rush of great relief and freedom, I would feel guilt about not succeeding at holding a job. Eckhart’s masterpiece “A New Earth” helped me stay a few months longer in a position because I tried to be in the moment and find joy in the present, but my manager was an unhappy woman who didn’t seem to like me. A toxic environment! So leaving was the healthiest option.

"It's really your presence in the doing that allows the joy to come from within you and then it flows into what you do." ♥

Actually disliked my job, so I did my activities like asmr youtube channels do. Applying attention with precision and accuracy as the pinnacle of awareness, every step with was intended for spiritual realms of presence, feeling proud with motion.. OMG!! Parking spots where I wanted is available. People I feel negative energy from started conservation with me, odd people buying lunch weeks at a time 😮 I quite smoking Marijuana and drinking alcohol.. because this is my new 😊 I am.. grateful 🙏 thank you ❤️

Many people are very limited regarding personal ability or intellectual capacity to be choosy enough to land a job "they enjoy" earning enough money to support your family is often no bed of roses, that is just life.

I feel like the issue with modern white collar jobs is that there is no flow. Five items compete for our attention of the present moment and the result is feeling scattered. Takes more discipline than ever to stay focused.

I gave up my job to build the entire Starship Enterprise, people said I was nuts and laughed at me. Now I have a super successful RU-vid channel and enjoy every single day. Now I'm making good money from doing what I love and people don't laugh at me anymore :-)

I used to hate my job until I brought myself to it. You cannot enjoy anything where the tru and whole you are not present. Do i love my job. No. But I love myself and I welcome all of me every moment. That has made all the difference.

Eckhart has literally saved my life just lately ❤

quit my job 7 years ago. It's been tough but actually it's been far less tough than working for others and selling my soul.

Surround yourself with positive people who uplift and encourage you

You're the BEST 🎉 If I could hug you...... I would! 😊 Blessing be multiplied upon you and yours ❤ Thankyou so much for being here for us 👍⚘🇦🇺

I call this the first point of understanding. Wherever you are, that is precisely where you are supposed to be. That is ALWAYS the first point of understanding. How could it be any other way? Now that you understand that, where will you go?

Happy Wednesday! Remember that each day is a gift, and it's up to us to make the most of it. Take a moment to reflect on your blessings and focus on the positive. Let today be a day of gratitude, kindness, and love. Trust that the universe has a plan for you and have faith that everything will work out in the end. Enjoy this beautiful day and spread positivity wherever you go.

To be honest the last week I have been asking this question. I am commenting before I listen due to the title. I asked pretty much begging for an answer and here I am “my answer”. Guess I gotta listen now! To everyone reading just ask and know that answer is on the way.❤

I was already pretty sure I'm in the right job before I had an adrenal crisis. But after I felt so happy and grateful to be able to go back to work and I learned about Ikigai recently and I realize I'm one of the lucky few who are already doing something they love, that they are good at as well, are getting paid for and that contributes to society. I am extremely grateful.

He has the cutest demeanour. 🥺

Yes, as being older I can see that is very wise what you said . I agree . Thank you ! ❤

The pure and simple truth. Who knows why human beings find it so hard to accept it...🙄 So grateful 💓🙏

Joy comes from within from being present in the doing. Amazing

"Unhappy humans make others unhappy too". Perfectly said. Watched this phenomenon with a friend of mine two weeks ago. He hasn't been able to be present for as long as I know him and his behaviour became unbearable for me when we were meeting. I couldn't help but to say what I thought about him and we didn't communicate for two weeks. Don't know is it right or not but I felt and still feeling no regret.

Eckhart is the best. So much empathy and compassion coming through. Thank you very much your holiness Eckart Tolle.

9:40 There is no clear dividing line between acceptance and enjoyment. Accept first. It is what is. Three modalities in conscious living: Acceptance, enjoyment and enthusiasm. If you can't do any of it, remove yourself and try somewhere else. Thanks Eckhart. 4 May 2023.🍨🏇🏖💖👍🐘🥁🥁🎁🌷

Ja, das kann ich Bestätigen 😊 . Du hast das wunderschön erklärt ❤ Vielen Dank, und mögen alle Wesen glücklich sein 😊

Straight in with amazing words of wisdom. Thank you ❤️

Find out who wants to quit. Then you’ll realise job is just another conceptual thought to keep whatever you are disjointed. : )

Exactly my situation right now........Thank U Eckhart for your advice .

And if you cant even accept, then just feel and observe the resistance.

That's huge 👏, thanks 😊 🙏, presence is everything

Just posted a video of me talking about this on my page. I’m leaving the military after 10 years. I don’t have much of a backup plan, but I’m ready!!🤞🤞I’m not being fulfilled anymore. Time for change 😮‍💨

This very day I was thinking of quitting my job in med. health care. I have thought about it earlier but the conviction was never there til' today and then Eckhardt shows up. Great and Thanks!

Acceptance is the most accessible “ 🙏✨

That is a very prominent conflict in my life, thank you. ♥

Maestro Eckhart: Muchísimas gracias. 😊🙏😊

6:33 I am just gonna leave this here in case somebody wanted to rewatch and rewatch and rewatch. I absolutely love this insight.

😊need to listen it today. Thank you ET

Completely true! Now, That I'm learning to be more present, I can focus on my everyday job's actions, without thinking about the fear that I have to loose it. And I'm starting feeling much better, and having more positive results.

Love the pauses

Thank You Eckhart🙏

Thank you so much for your teaching. This is a blessing ❤

Thank you Sir! Stay blessed 🙏

So many takeaways from this video! I appreciate a realistic question like the choice we face when picking a job.

Top notch channel! Great content. Thank you for inspiring me to start my own channel 💙 Awaken Your Truth Fam

A very wise and intelligent small farmer once told me - "We are what we want to be" Best insight to life I was ever given..

Uno de los momentos más inspirados de Tolle

Gratitude

8:50 It's a toxic positivity to say "I'm happy" when you are unhappy.😆 Everyone in the new age workshop pretends to be happy.😮‍💨

Thank you

I saw him in Aucklamd LOVE YOU Eckhart ❤❤❤

Thank You!

I love you so much beloved Teacher 🙏💖✨

Thank you!

Stuck in the same job 4 years, I've tried it all. No other job to be found yet, would happily leave if one popped up.

I have a well paid part time job that isn'tmy dream job but it's okay. I work between 3 and 6 months a year and the rest of the time I just do things that I like. It's a good realistic compromise for me.

Thank you ❤🌸

Thank you !! I needed to hear this 🙏🏻

Perfect timing. I just sent the owner of the business I contract with a not about frustrations. The job was always too far from home, I never know what I am walking in to or even when I will get paid. It is part time and I am looking at other options. After watching this one thing I know is, I can accept it temporarily. It is better than a bar tender at a disco😃

My dream is to cultivate this channel! ❤the jobs of the future will be based on the improvement of others, each in its own way. a hug to all those who feel the desire for a change

❤ you Eckhart, thanks!!!

I did quit the job I hated, too bad I never found a new job.....

Very interesting that this pops up on my RU-vid start page today as this was my first day in the new job at the bakery. I’ve been happy in the job I’ve had as a receptionist in the hotel but the calls “your colleague is ill, can you come?” were too hard for me, so I thought if I worked 3 mornings in the bakery then those days, I can’t receive any calls when a colleague is ill. And now I work too many days and I don’t enjoy the job in the bakery. I would love to be an author and videographer, but I don’t have much free time left. I’ll have to meditate and think about a solution. Thank you for the inspiration in the right moment ❤

Eckart, you are great❤

Thank you 😊

Thanks for posting

What about if you like your job but it will not give me time to do all other things I would love to do?

thanks for this video !! Yep, please add me in the list who quit their job !! After 15 years in a corporate, and various endeavours, I finally took the decision to align to my calling. Oh well, I have just discovered the multi iphen method and that I am a multi potentialité, also more things on my personality that I would love to express in next future. I am an advocate for ptsd, mental health and anxiety (burnout recovery is part of that), so quitting my job was hard decision making that also means quitting France to move back to Italy. Leap of faith. Good luck to you x

Wise words❤

Thank you! Yes actress

I’m always amazed when I hear people say how far ahead they are when they actually aren’t. So to all those who quit their jobs to stop lies from leading their lives they’re the only lives actually growing know that.

Thank you 🙏

What about quitting your job and living in the present moment. You will be able to then move on and find a suitable job because your mind will be clearer to think about what you really want to do.

Thanks love you echart

thank you

Thank you very much. Very nice. Just in time for me.

It's funny; I have unconsciously carried the attitude of visualization of the present moment in me for a long time. Eckhart has awakened it with this monologue. I work in the security industry, and there are indeed often situations where my ego doesn't want to be and doesn't mind throwing it at me unasked. I manage to accept these thoughts. At the same time, there are people in very well-paid positions. With these people, I can really feel that they are never satisfied, even if they work much shorter hours than I do and still earn more money than I do. I can now stand the presence of these people better, because I know that it is they themselves who are making themselves unhappy. I only take a service-oriented approach.

Dziękuję💖💖💖

🙏 For many years i ve been suffering from my elder brother's strong blackmagic and other tortures . He has caused serious health problems in my mind n body. Only a God Realized Master can save me from him . Humbly seeking Your blessings for protection. 🙏🙏

My philosophy is if you cannot enjoy the work you are doing AND then obviously you cannot accept it either , So immediately and instantly take the EXIT door of your workplace , NO second thought from your mind, just resign . The mind is clever and will find excuses to stay on but don"t listen . Take a leap of FAITH and remove yourself from your work or job. Try somewhere else , if don"t work , try 2nd place , if dont work try 3rd place , if dont work try 4th place - carry on upto 50 places or much. NOW listen carefully if nowhere works for you , then Find some place where you can grow some vegetables and crops etc to keep your body alive. Nothing more is needed. Take care

Of course you should !

Gracias