Become the Observer of Your Thoughts

In this video, Eckhart describes what we should do if we feel "tortured" by our thoughts. Instead of believing our thoughts and circumstances as the truth about ourselves and our lives we can make a conscious decision to observe these thoughts.

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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.

[HelloworlditsSamuel]

So true... I'm recovering from a deep trauma with no professional help (not by choice), and just trying to manage and analyse my own thoughts. This was a well timed message. Words cannot begin to say how much I appreciate your videos. Thank you

[evelinehenry]

Unlearning is more difficult than learning 😊

[sarahjmount]

Why is it such a simple truth but so difficult to maintain the presence that’s needed for maintaining that inner peace on a daily basis? I guess you just have to keep practicing. Thank you, Eckhart, for all you do. 🙏

[lizbrown]

HOW DOES E.T. UNDERSTAND SO WELL WHAT SOME OF US GO THROUGH WITH OUR OWN THOUGHTS WHEN HE IS SUCH A GENIUS WITH THE PRESENT NOW PEACEFULNESS??? IT JUST BLOWS MY MIND HOW COMPASSIONATE THIS TEACHER IS 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[christo]

"... to confuse a narrative in your mind with your life ..." and "... to confuse your life with narratives in your mind ..." are both processes of necessary self-reflection to distinguish life and narrative ❤

[jessicamosley]

Thank you for all that you do for awakening humanity. You have helped me better understand my spiritual awakening journey and recognize the tricky ego that fights to let go. God bless you ❤

[loregomezz]

Its haaard because its something we have to learn but as we learn it becomes easier… as a baby learning how to walk it was hard we would fall and laugh and sometimes cry but we kept trying until we were standing on our own and even got to run 😊 same w our thoughts ❤

[SMMore-bfyi]

Thank you, love to share these words with loved ones

[nathanielyarbrough]

I SEEN A STUDENT OF YOURS TODAY! I FOUND YOUR BOOKS I OOSTED ON X

[rogerlin]

Your mental narrative isn’t your life.
Don’t make that mistake!
Thanks Eckhart. 1 October 2024. 🏖💵🌺🍕☘️🌜🔥💵🍇🍊🌾🍦🌺🍮

[Estilove]

Many of us are well aware that we are being tortured by our thoughts. Thats what mental illnesses is.

[gagyiannabella]

What if: yesterday the train went, tomorrow goes, but now: there is now. I feel small to imagine Such big things. What to do?

[Sofia-dqrg]

It’s not a narrative in my mind and it’s my life

[bread]

If the things that happen in your life and how you perceive these events not your life, then what is your life?!

[michaelsantinon]

It's not a dreadful life it's just a matter of numbskulls we have met on our journey of life...

[peterfischer]

Good God Eckhart are you so short of titles for your videos to come with that old hat. "Observe your thoughts" that is a 50 years old story with a 5meter blong beard.