How to Appreciate Your Life Without Getting Attached | Eckhart Tolle

Eckhart Tolle reveals the crucial distinction between appreciation and attachment. Learn how to recognize and value the goodness in your life without letting it define your identity. Discover the transformative practice of gratitude and its connection to present-moment awareness.

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About Eckhart:

Eckhart Tolle is widely recognized as one of the most inspiring and visionary spiritual teachers in the world today. With his international bestsellers, The Power of Now and A New Earth—translated into more than 50 languages—he has introduced millions to the joy and freedom of living life in the present moment. The New York Times has described him as “the most popular spiritual author in the United States,” and in 2011, Watkins Review (now Watkins Mind Body Spirit) named him “the most spiritually influential person in the world.”

Eckhart’s profound yet simple teachings have helped countless people around the globe experience a state of vibrantly alive inner peace in their daily lives. His teachings focus on the significance and power of Presence, the awakened state of consciousness, which transcends ego and discursive thinking. Eckhart sees this awakening as the essential next step in human evolution.

[stephenflood]

This is the most humorous video of Eckhart I have ever seen. His personality is really cool and he always makes a bright day even more brighter with the light of his consciousness. He is also the best remedy whenever we are feeling low or having a dark day. I appreciate you so much Eckhart. Thanks for everything.

[jennytaylor]

I swear this guy could have been a comedian in another life. I know he's not playing to the gallery, he's just naturally very funny.

[rezagatchpazian]

He is not only the master of sprituality, but master of being authentically funny. Amazing is this man, Eckhart. Amazing 😅

[Omnipresence]

Enjoy everything, be attached to no thing.
Thanks Eckheart✨

[ergnoor]

This is a revelation! As I’ve listened to this beautiful clip from Eckhart I had to suppress my laugh: I’m riding the bus ))) because my noisy Alfa Romeo that I also greet as a spoiled Italian signora (not red though) is a bit broken at the moment ))) but above all I’m Russian and I guess I now get a secret about LADA’s: This beautiful mechanical creature leads you either to zen or to a nuthouse )))) and my car is also seems a bit pathological to me now, because it’s just a slight aesthetic step away from LADA. Thank you dear Eckhart for a lovely moment!

[ReikiMasterCarlie]

A very good message that we cannot identify ourselves with the things outside or even our talents and abilities. Because everything is temporary.🙏🏻🌟

[zeph]

Thank you Eckhart, what a wonderful reminder on being aware of the ego attachment and appreciation of aliveness of everything around ❤
You also have this divine sense of humor added to your teachings making you such a lovely person ❤

[catli]

Every time I feel lost in life I always come back to the wise words from echart thank you so much echart for your guidance somehow you always how to make things simple and beautiful I am forever grateful for your teachings.

[SimonJijiri-pm]

Meeting Tolle is more than attending to some religious groups ❤❤❤. He teaches so deeply that after listening to you, I see the world so loved ❤❤❤. Just that we mostly derived our sense of self from materials, things that never last and may leave us any moment ❤❤❤❤. Thank you, ECKHART TOLLE

[richieroberts]

An Eckhart video a day...sends you merrily on your way ❤
Thank you Eckhart

[TerriblePerfection]

Yes to this! To everything! I'm grateful every day, and feel wonderful every day. I just witness it all: the Bavarian sunrise over the fields, my stiff pinky finger that I jammed several days ago, a blossom on a plain-looking cactus that my son gave me 3 years ago, my dying and annoying cat, who doesn't realize that she just ate and whines by her bowl...
It's just life, being life.
Best wishes to everyone! 🌻

[SusanCannon-pi]

Humility and humour, wise and always wonderful at calming my troubled mind. I am grateful to spend time with you Eckhardt and I thank you.

[Franybanannii_loves_yoga]

We only learn through loss.
💜
Thank you for your posts. It’s good to remember, as we get caught up in living.

[Zeitounah]

I love the story of people laughing at your Lada. People laugh at me when they hear that have a Fiat panda (now 14 years old) - even tho I'm neither poor nor ego-free

[seeking]

I lived in my van on and off (mostly on) for about 7 years from ages 22-29. I loved that van dearly, I remember virtually every time it came into my vision again after being apart from it for even just a matter of hours I would smile. It wasn’t fancy by any means and I wasn’t bothered about dings or scratches but it was very reliable in getting me around and it was also my home, so I can really relate to Eckhart’s feelings of love towards a vehicle. It also makes me think of the love and companionship people must have had for their horses when they were the main mode of transport.

[TruthWillprevail]

You keep me encouraged. Thank you for that. Please keep me and my children in your prayers.

[MariR-zmwr]

People sometimes forget that expensive things are not only a show-off, they carry lots of quality to them. It's about comfort and quality of life. A good car has good sound system and more comfortable seats, they last longer and are safer. I have an expesive bag that has been with me for the past 8 years, and still looks new. Never had to buy a new one in all this time, good quality leather. The problem is when people think that expensive brands shape a person making them better or more interesting. Worse when u think u need all that to be a better person yourself...

[lisengel]

Very wise very humourous and just filled with love and appreciation of life ♥️♥️♥️

[philisazibi]

💙💙 Your words have protected my divine self from the ego too many times.

[TaraKirtiKaur]

Feeling gratitude is my favourite thing in the world 🥰 like rly paying attention and giving something ur full attention. Also essential oils and rly comfy cozy vibes and feeling love and gratitude for everything and smiling. :) this video reminded me of the primary importance of joy and that I need to establish create and maintain that every day above all else. Thank you 😊