Harnessing Adversity: Growing Through Life's Challenges

Learn how to harness the power of adversity to grow and evolve with Eckhart Tolle. Discover the importance of going beyond surface-level existence to find true strength and resilience in the face of life's inevitable challenges.

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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.

[Iam...---]

Through suffering i have found peace. I was in so much pain. A pain and suffering that i cannot describe. I had to change everything. It took time. It has been a long and bumpy journey. I am not there 100% yet, but my life 5 years ago compared to now is black and white. Thank you Mr. Tolle for taking my hand and guiding me through this process. Finding presence is key. 🤗💕

[ChildofGod]

God hear my prayers. Please take away my constant fear of lack as a single mother. I struggle to support my children both are special needs give my strength and as I struggle to pay rent each month and as I struggle to buy groceries for my children. I thank you Jesus in advance. I know that you have a plan for me to overcome this financial adversity and I will not worry. Please fill my troubled heart with your love and grace. ❤

[LATriBri]

"• When the ego weeps for what it has lost, the spirit rejoices for what it has found." What a gift you are...thank you for sharing your wisdom. 🙏

[hasithagajanayake]

I'm in unimaginalble pain. The guilt of past actions and the fear of their consequences unrolling before my eyes had made my life a hell. I hope I find peace. I can't stand this anymore.

[MerlinSingh]

Going for long walks and focussing deeply on your own footsteps .. great way to tap into “being” and the now

[Lunapiena]

"This is a time of great opportunity use it don't waste it. There's a saying that goes ... When the ego weeps for what it has lost, the spirit rejoices for what it has found. So what looks bad on the surface has an essential function." - Eckhart Tolle this touched me deeply I was crying the whole past 5minutes😭

[awakenwithoutcoffee]

there is only the present moment, therefore thoughts are but a "holding on" to past experiences. If we truly want peace than we have to let go of the idea that we are our thoughts and memories. We are an experience, not the experiencer. Whenever your in a tough situation or have bad thoughts remember that your essence is not these thoughts. No matter what happens, the fears might even be fully realized, you do not put blame or shame upon yourself. Rather, start seeing the pain as an opportunity for growth, as it is. This practice has helped me allot in my life.

[TheAmberBreeze]

I just started reading The Power of Now and these teachings are describing me exactly. I long for the past which creates anxiety about the future. But now that I’m practicing being present I’m finding peace. As a child I was so happy because I didn’t have all this time to look back on. Now I have to deliberately stop looking back.

[pamchesler]

I simply love Eckhart….not just for your incredible insight and wisdom but I love the beautiful soul that you are….

[barbiejohnson]

Wake up brothers and sisters to the light of your own Spirit. Wake up brothers and sisters to the power of your Love. Pass it on...

[zenetry]

Eckhart is not of this world, a beautiful gift thank you thank you thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[rogerlin]

16:35
Practice every moment in two dimensions.
That’s the end of fear.
You only know the surface (fear).
Once you know below surface, no more fear.

Nothing real can be threatened.
Nothing unreal exists.
Herein lies the peace of God.

Thanks Eckhart. 27 February 2024. 🌵⛵️❤️🚀🌸🗽🐇🐇

[Love-n-serve]

Happy birthday for the 16th brother.
You look decades younger than 76!!

[EdwardMuhm]

Thank you from enlightened being to another! Early on in my awakening I found your book " The Power of now" while in jail after the awakening had occurred. That kicked off the evolution of my consciousness. Now I just watched this video and towards the end it was like you were personally helping me grasp all that has shifted in my mind. With that I have manifested a Beautiful new reality. I now live and work 2 miles away from Mt Rushmore. This presents me to be a positive influence on people from all over the world who come here to visit. Thank you for being present in teaching

[sheliaelliott]

I so love your sense of humor Eckhart Tolle! More importantly, you explain things so well. The principles are simple, however, putting it into words is the difficult part, and you do so well with explanations that I can grasp. I can listen to your videos a lot, and the same ones again and I always grasp something more from a repeating video. THANKFUL FOR THE DIVINITY OF GOD working thru you.

[test-dogc]

thank you Eckhart for "Power of Now", and all your books, videos, and wisdom. You have helped so much.

[joydenson]

May Eckart keep his health physically and mentally with ❤

[MeditationNexus]

🌟 Navigating Life's Storms: An Empowering Discussion! 🌈💪 What an enlightening conversation on embracing adversity as a catalyst for personal growth! 🌺🌪 Life's challenges are like the wind – we can't control their direction, but we can adjust our sails. 🚢⛵ Your insights have illuminated my path and given me newfound strength to face whatever comes my way. 🌟🔮 Let's transform hardships into stepping stones, and together, we'll grow through every storm. 🌧🌱 Gratitude for this empowering dialogue! 🙏💖

[rogerlin]

38:18
Spiritual awakening is to discover continuous and repetitive mind activities in your head.
If you are aware of thinking, observing presence, you are the awareness behind the thinking. That’s fine. You can’t avoid thinking completely.

You just need the ability to realise there is a thought, recognise negative and repetitive thoughts.

No identification with your thoughts.
Just be aware.
🌝😇🍓🐿🚀🍑🍑🇳🇿🤡🚀⛵️🌸

Thanks Eckhart. 27 February 2024. 🌺⛳️🌺🐥🍺⛵️💝⛳️🌴🍺

[stephenflood]

Thank you so much for all of these timeless videos of Eckhart Tolles priceless teachings.