Eckhart Tolle Shares His Awakening Experience and the Shift in Consciousness

Join Eckhart Tolle as he shares his profound realization of the difference between an unhappy self and a conscious self that observes this unhappiness. In this powerful video, Eckhart guides you through the process of separating consciousness from the movement of thought, leading to a state of peace. Learn how to sustain this awareness and reduce thought, allowing you to experience the world with a deep sense of tranquility. Let Eckhart Tolle's wisdom inspire you to live fully in the present moment and find lasting inner peace.

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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.

[cazp]

Just found you. I now understand why people have always reacted to me the way they do. I’m not odd after all. Not Autistic, not quirky, not special, not deaf, not sad, not insane. I’m just the child I always was when I first stood looking up to the clouds and asked myself “Why can’t I hear the incessant noise around me” Now I know it’s because I was in my moment. Amazing that I had the knowledge to know myself at that young age.

[karenkneisley]

Eckhart speaks of when he came to consciousness- he was tired of self. That is what happened to me too-I wasn't tired of life, I was tired of myself.

[Michelinecharamba]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[stargazer]

“All that is required to realize the Self is to be still. What can be easier than that?”
- Ramana Maharshi

[stephenflood]

I think it's brilliant that Eckhart had realized the two selves within himself and suddenly understood which one to let go of, our self identifying one, the one that creates most of our unhappiness and suffering. So therefore, awakening is a realization that frees us from the ( ego trap ) and catapults us into a higher state of consciousness where we then know ourselves as the awareness that is aware of itself, and by realizing this we become a lot more happier and at peace with ourselves in the present moment. Thanks again Eckhart.

[zeph]

I think when we are ready, we reach that point that we literally cannot take it anymore, that then becomes the opening for transformation. I think it has happened to many of us and will happen to more as they become ready. As Eckhart said, suffering is our best teacher and when I look back at my life, I see that without the suffering I’d highly unlikely be here now. Thank you Eckhart much love and respect to you ❤

[atmannityananda-autognosia]

The idea that feeling we are the thoughts or emotions is an illusion created by the ego is central to many spiritual traditions. Consciousness itself, as you pointed out, remains untouched, unchanging, and free from any identification, attachment, or transformation. It is the ego, a construct of the mind, that creates the illusion of identification with thoughts and emotions. Consciousness is the constant, silent witness to these experiences, always present but never involved in the mental or emotional fluctuations.

This perspective helps in cultivating awareness of the ego’s role in creating attachment and identification, encouraging a deeper recognition of consciousness as pure awareness. It also suggests that true freedom lies in realizing that we are not the thoughts, emotions, or the ego but rather the consciousness that observes them. This can lead to a more peaceful and liberated state of being.

[mariameere]

The power of now, it changed my life and I highly recommend listening to an hour or 2 a day, it’s aweamazingly beautiful to go deeper and deeper into the understanding of it having more and more light bulb moments on the same sentences bc you’re feeling the inner body (chapter 6… changed my life) and not listening to the ego say, “I have heard this before!” Bc you will always hear something new and then hear it all with a deeper perspective and it’s literally mind blowing! Blessings of peace, harmony, love and joy and all your hearts desires manifest in perfect divine timing!🙏
✨🌟💛🌟✨

[ReikiMasterCarlie]

Peace is the absence of mind.🌹 Thanks Eckhart🙏🏻💖

[PoolofBethesda]

This man is a genius. It’s so important to LIVE THIS. the teachings are more valuable than anything in our world. Quality of life is always primary and essential like rainfall or the forests or the sky. Just go out and look. Observe the sky. That is the goodness of life. The now. Rejoice because of the unknown. Ride that wave of the present unfolding of life. It’s glory. It’s truth. Rejoice as this is the great victory over existence - rejoicing in the present.

[evacas]

I feel like this video can save lives.❤

[sheenapearse]

Appreciating the distinction between consciousness and thinking is truly revolutionary. Understanding our essential nature as pure consciousness - “ the eternal witness of all thought and action “ - is spiritual rebirth / awakening / self realisation, and permits detachment . I can now understand opening the Buddhist “Doors of Liberation “ - No self, No form, No aim - involves Conciousness stepping out from the prison of thought .

[sherriec]

I never get tired of hearing Eckhart's story.

[Loveyourself-mfsw]

I'm very thankful for you and your spritual teachings sir 💓🙏🏻

[lucianodonati]

the best pointer books, have been, are those of Eckart Tolle and a collection of dialogues (he did not write any book) by Robert Adams, a collection that took the form of a book: "The Silence of the Heart". All the rest are empty words. I often pick up "the Power of now" or "A new earth", especially when I understand that I am about to be drawn into my life situation and everything becomes very clear and quiet in me

[chelsea]

This guy is amazing and will help many people find their true selves. Just been reading a book called the Three Pillars of Zen, which appears to be basically the same thing.

[msuniverse]

I've recently been trying to remember the distinction between LIFE SITUATION AND LIFE.
Thank you for clarifying it again Eckhart ❤🥰

[postscript]

You are lovely, Mister. Thank you for retelling the beginning.

[postscript]

Thank you. You are always instructive and helpful. 🌺

[marianhlavacek]

I would like to just say: Hello Eckhart 🙏🏻 The universe is "magical" and if you are able put these thoughts and insides into the words and letters, it is awesome ❤ Your soul mission is fulfilled. Thank you and keep going 🫶🏻