Understanding That Life Has Its Challenges

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    Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual teacher and author, born in Germany and educated at the Universities of London and Cambridge. At the age of 29 a profound inner transformation radically changed the course of his life. He devoted the next several years to understanding, integrating, and deepening that transformation. With his international bestsellers, The Power of Now and A New Earth-translated into over 52 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 Watkins Review has 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 awakening consciousness, which transcends ego and discursive thinking, and can be seen as the next step in human evolution. In the awakened state of presence, we discover what Eckhart describes as our essential identity-who we are beneath the surface-and its power for transforming our selves and our world.

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  • @dianejens7054
    @dianejens7054 4 роки тому +227

    Wish I had known this 70+ years ago. I'm mostly at peace now like I was as a child. Thank you for reminding us. ♥

    • @lohst1672
      @lohst1672 4 роки тому +9

      I remember feeling always upset as a child, now as a still somewhat, young adult I’m starting to feel that peace again & just giving up on certain dreams/accomplishments.

    • @mars1783
      @mars1783 3 роки тому +9

      Yeppers... it's never too late to live life to the fullest, my mother has aches and pains from the emotional baggage her n I both carry around, however, lately(I'm 41) I've DDECLARED n DECIDED.... That WE will NOT be labeled and told who we are and/or WHAT WE CAN or cannot do.... Bless You!!!

    • @cassgully4758
      @cassgully4758 3 роки тому +4

      ❤️❤️ keep going forwards ! So happy for you !

    • @kathleensmith644
      @kathleensmith644 2 роки тому +6

      Like you I was living a dreadfully unhappy life. I too am 70+ and I’m starting to realise that I can detach myself from the life inflicted on me by others.

    • @iamenough6958
      @iamenough6958 2 роки тому +2

      Yesssssssss
      Me too!
      But I was not ready to RECEIVE this message.

  • @doug_velasquez007
    @doug_velasquez007 4 роки тому +499

    I wish this was playing on a loop for the world instead of the news.

  • @ChristaBello
    @ChristaBello 4 роки тому +151

    No matter how dark it gets, everything is destined to work together for your HIGHEST GOOD. 🔥❤️

    • @iamenough6958
      @iamenough6958 2 роки тому

      😥😥 whew!!

    • @solaceinlarsa6380
      @solaceinlarsa6380 10 місяців тому +1

      tell that to the 4.5 million children under the age of 5 who die every year.

  • @annwornell7510
    @annwornell7510 Рік тому +3

    What a wonderful aid ET is to our Spiritual paths. At 80 years old, I find it a total blessing to be able to look and learn from these clips, and from his books. I find i can "sometimes" accept the moment, but not very often. We are a work in progress, I am so grateful that we are together on this path to enlightenment. We can do it with Eckhart helping us..

  • @akakonoha
    @akakonoha 4 роки тому +109

    "Life is difficult, when you accept that in the deepest sense, it's no longer difficult... the greatest difficulty is the mental resistance to what arises"! In other words, it's our expectation that life should be perfect & easy that creates problems.

    • @Heavywall70
      @Heavywall70 3 роки тому +6

      Happiness is reality minus expectations:
      Elon Musk
      He said this in an interview and I was floored

  • @ErikaK
    @ErikaK 4 роки тому +88

    Sometimes we don't understand why do we go through challenges in life, but we just need to trust that everything is working out in our favor, we are being guided, loved and protected. Every challenge is leading us to our awakening ❤

  • @lorettanericcio-bohlman567
    @lorettanericcio-bohlman567 4 роки тому +17

    Eckhart has a hard time pretending to be pissed. 😂 love that

  • @joeykathlean9875
    @joeykathlean9875 4 роки тому +62

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE his “BEAUTIFUL SOUL”!!! He’s beyond delightful to listen to!

  • @wordsfromtheheart-bethsumm6897
    @wordsfromtheheart-bethsumm6897 4 роки тому +26

    In the words of the master (from Course in Miracles) "Expectations bring disappointments, judgments lead us from joy"

    • @2msvalkyrie529
      @2msvalkyrie529 2 роки тому +1

      In the words of Homer Simpson :
      Life sucks; then you die...

  • @tinabrittandresen6507
    @tinabrittandresen6507 4 роки тому +11

    Life is difficult. Once you accept this, life becomes more easy. Thank you, Eckhardt T. 🙏❤️🕊

  • @peniel198
    @peniel198 4 роки тому +65

    When you know life is difficult then it’s not big deal anymore. It creates acceptance of life and enjoy the game of life. Challenges are here to awaken you. I’m no longer pissed of with life.

    • @afriendlyone
      @afriendlyone 4 роки тому +2

      How does it create acceptance? I've known long before watching this that suffering is meant to awaken me but I don't want this. I don't want to awaken. I still get mad at fate that it forces me to awaken..

    • @melanietooke1614
      @melanietooke1614 3 роки тому +2

      I hear ya

    • @lizbrown9553
      @lizbrown9553 3 роки тому +1

      I can totally relate to your comment

    • @lizbrown9553
      @lizbrown9553 3 роки тому +2

      I've always been told that I'm naive or idealistic,,to the point that I wonder if I'm from another planet?? But then, recently I came across LIGHTWORKERS on planet EARTH info,,and I think you may resonate with this Sweet and Eye Opening Teaching ♥️😇👼💗

    • @ankoo100
      @ankoo100 2 роки тому +1

      🙏

  • @SIMS6
    @SIMS6 4 роки тому +94

    Constant surrendering in the present moment, stops the narrative in your mind, and after all, everything that makes us feel in peace are the moments when the narrative stops, love and inner peace to you all :)

    • @SIMS6
      @SIMS6 4 роки тому +1

      @@jackstubbington387 I guess in general they do, but depending on the children's mind some of them start to get identified with the thinking mind at 12/13, in my case was around 14/15 :)(and at that time I used to pass by some Elementary school and think I wish I was "unconscious" as them ahahah

    • @kirstenrussell3344
      @kirstenrussell3344 4 роки тому +2

      @@SIMS6 that's very interesting. I have two toddlers and I see them already identifying with the world around them. They definitely still are running on insinct and impulse, which I find absolutely fascinating. To see the conception and creation of life unfold in front of my own eyes has been the most profound experience to my own awakening.

    • @squeakysneakers6685
      @squeakysneakers6685 4 роки тому +1

      Well said! Thank you.

    • @SIMS6
      @SIMS6 4 роки тому +1

      @@jackstubbington387 good night :) In terms of cultural thoughts idenfication for me it started at 10/11, you know didn't want my mother to pick up my clothes to use the next morning, would be more picky while shopping. But at 14/15 a huge turn a round happened where first I didn't know who I was and I wanted to be friendly with everyone, to make everyone feel happy, then anxiety started in some ways. But yes It was the same for me, never got a feeling of "revenge" towards someone that made me bad. I guess my unconsciousness never guided me in that way. I would have got angry with my sister or family and in the next hour We would be laughing together and that never stopped even today. The feeling of just being, of not trying to win over a person in an argument, the feeling of just let yourself be as is, letting yourself feel and express how you are feeling in that moment. That purity that is slowly coming back again to all of us "adults". Wish you a good night, and life is a beautiful thing :)

    • @SIMS6
      @SIMS6 4 роки тому +1

      @@kirstenrussell3344 I don't have any son yet ahaha but since I can remember I always have loved to be around children to witness they purity, awareness, attention, just being without any thinking mind identification. I feel the same good energy from three two colleagues dogs Kiko, Kika, Toby. I usually meditate outside in my yard, listening to the birds chirping, the winds movement, and within the first minutes the dogs will try to jump over my lap ahaha then they would stop. When my meditation ends, I take a look around me to feel the nature around me and also check my dogs that are usually sitted down by the grass, close to my chair or laying down just aware. When it's a sunny day, I look at them and they are purely aware sometimes they scratch their body, they do agitative moves but while being aware and can see the sun light hitting their eyes, and I think to myself awareness itself, it's going to a magestic, awesome day, wish you much love and peace :) and definitely you are going to do a good job as a parent ✌️

  • @deronr2463
    @deronr2463 4 роки тому +83

    The desire for happiness is negative but the acceptance of negative is in itself positive

    • @liznakagiri3394
      @liznakagiri3394 4 роки тому

      In life things turn upside down and u question if there are even true friends out there. Sometime back, I caught red handed my husband with my own best friend in our own bed. I couldn't believe it wen I saw it and my heart started beating so fast and felt like my body is shaking then I ran straight to my elder sisters house. I cried so much and my sister left me to cry and told me it would ease the pain I was feeling then she sat me down and asked me if I still love my husband and I told her yes of course and she told me that we all learn and grow through mistakes and no one is perfect and told me that if I wanted my man back I should fight for him and never trust friends again. My sister told me to contact Mama Anna and told me she will help me bring my man back. It took me a month to think about it because we come from a strong christian background but things worsened because i could not even concentrate at work and i got fired, after that i remembered what my sister about consulting with Mama Anna. so I contacted Mummy Anna immediately and told her everything, she listened and she told me that she will solve all my problems with in 24 hrs. since it was my first time doing this, i could not believe her words just like that but i had to wait for the the 24 hrs, she cast a love and binding spell for me and immediately the spell worked, my husband called me and asked me where I was and he came straight to me and confessed how my best friend seduced him and he was sorry to fall into her trap and showed me all the messages my best friend was sending to him and promised never to see her again and promised to love me and only me. That evening he took me to a romantic dinner and he had baked a very delicious and beautiful cake for me. Since Mama helped me, I got a better paying than the previous one, my husband is back to the old man I used to know.he loves me so much and does everything to see that am happy. Thanks so much Mama Anna your spells indeed work. If your going through struggles, You can contact her on +27782391426

    • @Adriana0Marcolini
      @Adriana0Marcolini 3 роки тому +1

      @@liznakagiri3394 😂😂😂

    • @boxsterman77
      @boxsterman77 3 роки тому

      I think it's not the desire for happiness but the expectation--the demand even--for it that brings unhappiness. I can't account for how you got the message that the desire for happiness is a negative.

    • @deronr2463
      @deronr2463 3 роки тому

      @@boxsterman77 because to desire something means you don't have it

    • @hopefreeman7063
      @hopefreeman7063 2 роки тому

      @@deronr2463 no human is happy all the time

  • @thecatrooms
    @thecatrooms 4 роки тому +14

    Thank you, Eckhart, things have been incredibly dark but you remind me that that's when the light shines the brightest.

  • @ChrisM-nq6zv
    @ChrisM-nq6zv 4 роки тому +15

    Road Less Traveled was the first “self help” book that i read in the late 1980’s when I was in my mid 20’s...caused me to do a pivot in my life and how I thought.

  • @kristac2012
    @kristac2012 4 роки тому +11

    Vital clarity for those ready to hear. Thank you for offering these free for us.

  • @nunespereiramartha
    @nunespereiramartha 4 роки тому +233

    I should have heard this when I was young. How many unnecessary suffering.

    • @stars_for_night_lights
      @stars_for_night_lights 4 роки тому +31

      It was necessary, for your growth.

    • @swadhirajva9382
      @swadhirajva9382 4 роки тому +11

      What happened in the past is for good. What happens now is for food and what happens in future is for good. Accept the Now

    • @victorenock
      @victorenock 4 роки тому +15

      @@swadhirajva9382 What happens now is for food 😂

    • @swadhirajva9382
      @swadhirajva9382 4 роки тому +10

      Auto correction is not good 😂😂

    • @nunespereiramartha
      @nunespereiramartha 4 роки тому +7

      For food is good!

  • @osse1n
    @osse1n 4 роки тому +76

    Every day is an opportunity to grow, to come closer to the truth.
    *There is no light without darkness.*

    • @CarlitosMayo
      @CarlitosMayo 4 роки тому +5

      What a load of bs.

    • @serwatson5099
      @serwatson5099 4 роки тому +3

      But there is darkness without light. Darkness exists without light.

    • @raerae9698
      @raerae9698 4 роки тому

      If there were NI DARKNESS light would not be needed. As they both serve a valuable and much needed pure-pose....

    • @llm8268
      @llm8268 4 роки тому +1

      Only light is necessary.

    • @thecatrooms
      @thecatrooms 4 роки тому

      @@serwatson5099 darkness wouldnt be darkness without light, no context

  • @sandradekyi9507
    @sandradekyi9507 4 роки тому +141

    This is timeless wisdom. This video was recorded years ago but still applies to the times we find ourselves now with this ongoing pandemic.

    • @asmrelief4914
      @asmrelief4914 4 роки тому +12

      Yes ~ Even the wording and the way things are said are so on point it's almost as if it was planned for this moment 😋 orchestrated by the universe let's say =D.

  • @OriginalGangster841
    @OriginalGangster841 4 роки тому +8

    He’s so sweet and precious 🙏🏻

  • @suebaney721
    @suebaney721 4 роки тому +8

    What a wonderful lecture on life's challenges, very well taught and spoken and realistically how to deal with the many. I had to share this with my daughter. She is brilliant and yet facing challenges herself, I think your descriptions and how to look at things and handle things will open her eyes. I am so glad I found you Eckhart, both you and your wife. You both are gifts!

    • @lq4657
      @lq4657 6 місяців тому

      He's married ?

  • @SilverCello
    @SilverCello Рік тому

    E.T. is amazing. This is a problem that the whole world faces at this important juncture of this planet's existence. So many are caught in this daily grind fail to see that they have the ability to stop and think, in order that they might seek out the root cause of running on the hamster wheel of life. Once it is understood then it would become more physically possible to just be. This, in turn, would lead people to address the obstacles that prevent them from living a happy and fulfilled life.

  • @yvonnesmith5435
    @yvonnesmith5435 4 роки тому +35

    I’m a carer of an disabled adult son. I find this extremely difficult but I’m trying

    • @truelily7
      @truelily7 4 роки тому +13

      Hang in there dear friend! Take a lot of deep breaths. Remember to meditate or use some of the techniques Eckhart suggests. Look at your situation, if you can, as a wonderful lesson and opportunity. I know it is not easy. I have a chronically ill husband and he has many health issues. But this is our chance to work on ourselves in a big way. I am saying a little prayer for you and sending you light and love. Don't beat yourself up if you make mistakes or have down days. Just flow with it. Peace be with you.

    • @itsmia5902
      @itsmia5902 4 роки тому +8

      The fact that you’re here listening and drawn to Eckhart, means you’re already on the “right” path 🤗💜💫 Sending you love!

    • @itsmia5902
      @itsmia5902 4 роки тому +1

      truelily7 💫✨💫✨💜💜💜

    • @melanietooke1614
      @melanietooke1614 3 роки тому +3

      “Thanks for everything, I have no complaints whatsoever.” EckhartTolle

    • @inlumina_punctro
      @inlumina_punctro 3 роки тому +2

      You also have a big opportunity if you ACCEPT the situation. Tolle was saying about this in another video.

  • @TeraMangala
    @TeraMangala 4 роки тому +167

    The man who fears to be alone will never be anything but lonely

    • @RAMB0VI
      @RAMB0VI 4 роки тому +2

      As if that was the problem.

    • @10anarely
      @10anarely 4 роки тому +6

      I love to be alone just to feel and enjoy my own Presence 🙏 💜 ✨

    • @robertburnett5561
      @robertburnett5561 4 роки тому +8

      Not fearing to be alone. Just tired of it.

    • @Treeesmith
      @Treeesmith 4 роки тому +8

      Tera Mangala Meditation Music I'm only really happy when I'm alone, I find almost all people quite painful to interact with

    • @jacquelinethereseplunkett221
      @jacquelinethereseplunkett221 4 роки тому +2

      Except in a pandemic. Then we're alone. Oh and death. Maybe taxes

  • @aprilkitten
    @aprilkitten 4 роки тому +19

    Thank you Eckhart for today's lesson & for your free teachings! You are my antidote to the covid blues!

  • @DanielSquires
    @DanielSquires 4 роки тому +20

    *we are all in this together*
    This is a time of the collective consciousness raising. As we are forced to stay inside, more people are going inside themselves for the first time. Being forced to face themselves, question things about life and how they have been living.

    • @janewright8249
      @janewright8249 4 роки тому +1

      Daniel Squires And many people are starving and don’t have that luxury . This is not a time to go into one’s self. It is a time to rise up and demand social justice environmental responsibility and true leadership.

    • @DanielSquires
      @DanielSquires 4 роки тому +1

      @@janewright8249 That's why people are so stuck because they don't understand that as within so without. When you change the contents between your ears, you change the content outside of your ears. People are not broke or hungry because of injustice, people are broke because of thier paradigms. *It's never a luxury to go within.*

    • @DanielSquires
      @DanielSquires 4 роки тому +1

      Social conditioning has you believe that someone, or something outside of yourself- some magical leader is the source of your freedom.
      You hold the keys to your freedom- and until that is realised you till stay powerless.
      Become the hero you are waiting for.

    • @TheBlackSheepDiaries
      @TheBlackSheepDiaries 4 роки тому +3

      Daniel Squires, I don't disagree that we have to look inside and do hard work on ourselves, been doing that for years. I know you mean well, but know that others, hard working good folks, are losing their homes and businesses now, fact. I gave 5 bucks to a homeless guy a month ago, in another month, it could be me. Glad you are set up financially and can relax and do the work.

    • @jamiemarzano7389
      @jamiemarzano7389 3 роки тому +2

      Stay Present and Positive. Challenges part of life. They are here to awaken you. Stay free. Be happy. Don't let anyone steal your joy. Xo

  • @oceansong123
    @oceansong123 4 роки тому +17

    This is so wonderful, I love Eckhart Tolle! I am so grateful to you, to all of the wonderful spiritual teachers who are here for this and for us, helping us.

  • @MyWatchTherapy
    @MyWatchTherapy 3 роки тому +1

    I think often that I have found the best Eckhart video so often, then I watch another that replaces the "best" video yet again. Well...it just happened again. This has to be one of his best. It brings together many of his key points he makes frequently.

  • @silverlining7298
    @silverlining7298 2 роки тому +1

    Had awful day at work. Struggling to keep clear mind. Trying..this helped. Listen everyday. I feel some peace...

  • @purlippo
    @purlippo 4 роки тому +4

    Looking at the things that happen as challenges is truly helpful, it's like looking the fear in the eye and saying: ok, here you are, what can I do about it? It is as it is, can something be done or do I just have to accept that it is as it is? That's the first step anyway. Since I had a complication after the cesarian of my second child (27 years ago) and I didn't know will I survive and I was so calm, I wasn't afraid. The first thought actually was "well, why not me?". Being so calm from deep down might even have helped to survive. Since then I am not afraid of death, rarely afraid of things that happen. I take things as they are, I trust and walk the next step whereever it takes me. Actually Eckhart Tolle and other spiritual guides always help a lot. So thank you Eckhart! And Namaste to him and all of you here

  • @gabrielivan6679
    @gabrielivan6679 2 роки тому

    Thank you dearly beloved Mr. Eckhart.

  • @veraintuizione6497
    @veraintuizione6497 2 роки тому

    Consciusness has reached its best with Eckhart Tolle.❤️🙏

  • @user-wt1jd4rc9n
    @user-wt1jd4rc9n 2 роки тому +1

    Life is not meant to be happy. This statement gives me peace. It's good to know.

  • @samanthabrown7497
    @samanthabrown7497 4 роки тому +12

    Acceptance of life difficulties it's ok ❤️🙏🏼 challenges teach us to awaken and by welcoming each moment we can honour ourselves instead of arguing with ourselves ! 🙏🏼😍 Not always easy but we keep trying ❤️

  • @fathimaluha1185
    @fathimaluha1185 4 роки тому +26

    When we accept every moment as it is and live in the present moment we can find peace in every situation by practicing acceptance and true surrender we can make every challenges to a blessing

    • @rhondapelletier2141
      @rhondapelletier2141 2 роки тому

      When I have a rough day or situation, I Imagine Eckhart, lol.... & say.... what would Eckhart say???? ( & ofcourse I see him giggle, lol😇

  • @Rezin_8
    @Rezin_8 4 роки тому +8

    Life is a series of challenges....you can accomplish so much in life....I love listening to this man 🧠😎🔥⚖
    Looking back to my great grandmother's funeral, they told a story of her dropping a plate from the set of China. Instead of getting upset she rounded off the set and made an even number of remaining plates 🙌🤣😬 unpleasant obstacles can be twisted so 🧠🙃 embrace the challenge.....be excited for the endurance to overcome, it's what makes you....YOU
    Rigorous honesty and acceptance have allowed me to embrace VERY difficult situations, and in some cases thrived. To spread happiness in such dark places has been my greatest life accomplishment....

  • @sukran96
    @sukran96 4 роки тому +16

    I call those challenges as ‘glitches’ , makes me feel even better.

  • @drmher
    @drmher 4 роки тому +10

    Thank you Eckhart, I really needed this reminder this morning, and for all of time actually :)

  • @now3210
    @now3210 4 роки тому +12

    Accepting what happens in the present moment is essential for quieting your mind to let awareness bring you into being.

  • @gretchencline5124
    @gretchencline5124 4 роки тому +6

    I love this man! 🦋♥️🦋♥️

  • @losyle
    @losyle 4 роки тому +22

    I feel so grateful that I can hear you speak about this 💝

    • @evileast282
      @evileast282 4 роки тому

      LUCIFER why is your name Lucifer?

  • @miguelittoramirez6578
    @miguelittoramirez6578 4 роки тому +3

    I don't know how about you, but every time after watching or listening Eckhart's speak, I get energy that can't be described in words. And I'm more than sure that anybody who is involved is spiritual growth, can get enlightment by watching Echkart's videos. I really can sense the energy he emits via his videos.

  • @GH-zg2wu
    @GH-zg2wu 3 роки тому +1

    I still dwell on the negative parts of my past, but my anxiety of the future is much less if not completely gone for long periods and I am conscious of bringing myself into the now. This has improved my now greatly, I feel much calmer and secure in myself and my reactions to situations. Thank you Eckhart Tolle

  • @lucianunez4699
    @lucianunez4699 2 роки тому

    I think the same Douglas...news are the worst thing for humans, manipulates human being´s thinking and so therefore, their lives..WE NEED MORE ECKHARTS, BUT NO ONE WILL BE LIKE HE IS, AMAZING TEACHINGS! CONSCIOUSNESS IS FREEDOM:-)

  • @Molden95
    @Molden95 4 роки тому +2

    This is one of his best speeches, in my opinion. He's at his best form!
    Thanks again, Eckhart!

  • @UniversalCrystals
    @UniversalCrystals 4 роки тому +15

    Being alone is when you are able to find yourself 🌟✨⚡️🌕 Here for anyone who needs encouragement on their spiritual awakening. ☄️👁 Thank you 🦋

  • @jonrussell7590
    @jonrussell7590 4 роки тому +55

    I like connecting to the deeper dimension of stillness 🧘‍♂️

    • @Light_Yagamiii
      @Light_Yagamiii 4 роки тому

      How?

    • @geoffbowcher3189
      @geoffbowcher3189 4 роки тому +1

      @@Light_Yagamiii Meditation is easy to do. If in doubt dive into Buddhist, Hindu teachings. You can try ear plugs . Turn off media. Close your eyes. You can find out the rest.

  • @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs
    @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs 3 роки тому +1

    Red Leaf, your contribution to this dialogue is appreciated. I have printed it off and placed it on the wall to help me regain perspective and regroup to be more conscious. "Life is difficult, when you accept that in the deepest sense, it's no longer difficult... the greatest difficulty is the mental resistance to what arises"! In other words, it's our expectation that life should be perfect & easy that creates problems.Namaste from Atlantic Canada during covid

  • @NiharikaAcharya77
    @NiharikaAcharya77 4 роки тому +1

    It's really difficult when you think it shouldn't be difficult!! 👏Challenges are essential part of evolutionary process.

  • @Floor7586
    @Floor7586 4 роки тому +3

    Wow, what he says about illnesses at 16:55 is so relevant now. I hope that the world will start paying attention to this during these times...

  • @Wavelover33
    @Wavelover33 Рік тому

    Yesterday I was told my best friend at 49 has cancer. Today I was told my mother in law has skin cancer and my son who is a top level hockey player will miss the season due to an injury. Still the sun rises and I’m sharing life with all the beautiful things that there are in this world. Life’s great teacher. Now really is all we have

  • @agendafocus
    @agendafocus 4 роки тому +4

    * The Serenity Prayer keeps me centered :
    Pure Desire ( Prayer ) to have the Courage to change things that must be changed } The Serenity to accept things that cannot be changed } The Wisdom to know the difference !!!
    Simple as 1 2 3 ~~~ & it works wonders, even miracles ( for me as a 2-stage 4 cancer Survivor !!!

  • @nicetree5529
    @nicetree5529 Рік тому

    Thankyou Eckhart from the core of my heart.
    love, blessings❤

  • @israasuleiman5759
    @israasuleiman5759 4 роки тому +17

    The road is less travelled is an awesome book. I loved reading it.

    • @raerae9698
      @raerae9698 4 роки тому

      Yes the Road Less traveled and IT made ALL THE Difference....can I get An Angel TO guide and Guard me

  • @MTBnorcal88
    @MTBnorcal88 4 роки тому +4

    I accept that life has difficulties, without bad, good would not exist!
    These times help us to see the silver lining in anything, it is there if you look!⛅️🌪🌈

    • @MTBnorcal88
      @MTBnorcal88 4 роки тому

      I’m sure people that are directly affected by Coronavirus must be thinking there is no silver linings in what is happened. I don’t know what to say about that all I can do is try to feel their pain!

  • @stheday1
    @stheday1 3 роки тому +1

    I love you Eckhart Tolle.

  • @Robin.Woods.
    @Robin.Woods. 4 роки тому +1

    Know that whatever you are going through, its temporary. You are eternal. You are the power. You are an individual expression of your Creator. You are life itself. Any problem in your life comes from an idea you believe to be true and a fear based emotion. Change must happen on a mental and emotional level. Thats where the magic happens. Powerlessness is an illusion. You are the power in your life. Any circumstance has no power or meaning other than what you choose to believe. Be strong and consistent. Stay blessed 🙏

  • @spiritualstuff958
    @spiritualstuff958 4 роки тому +16

    I love how much this channel has been uploading lately, very helpful. Love Echart ❤

  • @Connienash
    @Connienash 2 роки тому

    I so love your sense of humor Eckhart, you are pure joy. Thank you for your BEING xx

  • @marieemanuelle7778
    @marieemanuelle7778 2 роки тому

    Thank you Beautiful Echart💚

  • @imaginaryuniverse632
    @imaginaryuniverse632 4 роки тому +1

    I try to have the attitude that the world shouldn't continue as it is indefinitely but without having a hissy fit about the things that we are to overcome. Which is ironically pretty much hissy fits. Yes we are here to overcome hissy fits!!!
    I'm reminded of the monk who lived alone 10 years in a cave and when he rejoined the community he bragged how he never became angry once. Someone asked, Not once? He snapped back, Not once, how many times I have to tell you!!?!!!

  • @mokuho
    @mokuho Рік тому

    Happiness comes with accepting the fact the challenge are an essential part of the evolutionary process for all life form

  • @unviajeverde2619
    @unviajeverde2619 4 роки тому +1

    Just wanted to let you guys know, that I started a campaign in Mexico to start educating the kids on keeping the planet clean. Right now I’m helping out my town with doing chores since the virus is here. I’m posting the videos. Time to make change. I’m also trying to make mediation a cultural thing here

  • @Fiereflye
    @Fiereflye 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Eckhart, for this. I have never thought of viewing the difficulties in life in exactly this way. The more I think life is difficult, the more difficult it’s going to be. Makes sense, since that’s the way I view being sick. I refuse to be sick and never worry about getting sick so I very rarely ever get sick. Same principle! Much gratitude. 🙏🙏🙏 Love and light, blessings and namaste. 💖☀️✨💫🌈🕉🙏

  • @snell9811
    @snell9811 4 роки тому +73

    I'm stuck. Nothing seems to move forward or backward. I don't know what else to do. I feel like I'm not doing it right. Idk man. I'm tired.
    Edit:
    Thank you everyone for the advice. I really appreciate it and I know is the One sending help through all of you.
    I keep meditating in two session in my day. But also I'm being conscious of my mind and the little details of my environment, that's to say I'm conscious, yes, but after looking and researching and reading books and articles, some times I don't know how to distinguish who's the real me. Some times I don't know what is real or what to believe. But reading you all, gave me a bigger perspective just by knowing that is common and I'm not the only one that is going through this. I know this won't be permanent for sure but I'm easy to get anxious or desperate. Anyway. Thanks s lot everyone for taking the time to read this and respond. LOVE. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @BMG060981
      @BMG060981 4 роки тому +8

      Your mind told you this.

    • @raerae9698
      @raerae9698 4 роки тому +3

      My mind told me this...Where do U want me to GO knock on a DOOR

    • @eyeeye7356
      @eyeeye7356 4 роки тому +4

      the 'me' entity often feels stuck

    • @stelachongo8662
      @stelachongo8662 4 роки тому +9

      I feel the same way

    • @BasSoldaat
      @BasSoldaat 4 роки тому +14

      Hi there, is it possible you are trying to hard to overthink the proces? There's a need for everyone to try and understand the proces by thinking it through, but try this; lay down, close your eyes and try to feel te energy running through your hands. Just let all attention go to feeling your hands. Feel your body. you will fill the power of presence. In that presence, there is no fear, because there is no thought. good luck

  • @nadiyac844
    @nadiyac844 3 роки тому +4

    this video was exactly what i needed. i've been struggling coming back to high school after months off. during quarantine i had a lot of time and wasn't too busy and i was the most connected to myself i ever have been. now ive come back into school and i began losing touch with myself and my mind kept complaining "school shouldn't be this hard" or "kids shouldn't be that way." Maybe these daily challenges are exactly what I need to grow

  • @marieflood6626
    @marieflood6626 3 роки тому +1

    As always very wise words. I have listened to Eckhart for many years now and most things he says comes from the shared place of wisdom. I question the idea though that the challenges in the mind is more in power for us to change than those around us.
    I know what he means on one level but at the same time the more I become present the clearer I see how everything is connected. Thoughts and feelings don't come from us only, that in itself is ego. They come as forms in this universe like everything else. They are just things that are not perhaps shared to the same extent in other humans realities. I think of people with adhd, schizophrenia, autism and depression etc. In depression it's very often hard to know if it's the thoughts that starts the depression or the depression that adds to the thoughts. I have found it easier to accept the bipolar challenge in my life if I see it as something that I don't do just because I am bad at staying in the present or that I refuse challenges. My illness comes whether I accept it or not. But it's easier to accept it if I don't think of it as something that is created by me because I'm not enough present or accepting of the present moment. I dont know if this makes sense to anyone reading it but I wanted to have it said.

  • @Angels_Are_Real
    @Angels_Are_Real 4 роки тому +2

    💎 Purehearts Unite. Infinite love and respect sent to you, Eckhart.

  • @christinestone3552
    @christinestone3552 Рік тому

    This is the third time listening and commenting with in a year. I am learning to block out the negative commentary from others as well as my own. I picture in my mind Charlie Brown’s teacher’s voice it was always muffled and the words were not enunciated. Thank you Eckhart you have saved my life by teaching these spiritual concepts. I have learned to go around and over life’s many obstacles 🙏💜🙏

  • @federico6284
    @federico6284 4 роки тому +1

    Acceptance of the present moment is key 🙏

  • @victorshapona3909
    @victorshapona3909 4 роки тому +2

    Oh how I still get into my mind prison. Thanks for the insightful and helpful reminder. I think of Bruce Lee saying, "Be the water my friend!"

  • @annebos9454
    @annebos9454 4 роки тому +8

    "Thinking is a doing" I have to show this to my boss!

  • @MrHarlstar
    @MrHarlstar 3 роки тому

    It’s true. Listen to 10 minutes of Eckhart a day and you are shaken out of the pain body. Better than anti-depressants. 🥰

  • @lauralunaazul
    @lauralunaazul 4 роки тому +2

    Be brave, do nothing 😊
    ( wu wei )
    Thank you so much Eckhart for being here with Us 🥰❤🙏

  • @alexythimia7
    @alexythimia7 2 роки тому

    I always find the most beautiful advice here. There is nobody else i listen to with such ease and satisfaction.

  • @christinestone3552
    @christinestone3552 2 роки тому

    Thank you Eckhart 🙏

  • @ginabadeaux9319
    @ginabadeaux9319 4 роки тому +9

    my i sure hope this was taped earlier nit recent we are homebound all over the world still

  • @AM23.
    @AM23. 4 роки тому +3

    I feel like this is it, this is the key, look, there's life again, so powerful

  • @ravig1740
    @ravig1740 4 роки тому +6

    Luv your thoughts you r a blessed soul Beloved Eckhart Tolle 🙏

  • @jennytaylor3324
    @jennytaylor3324 4 роки тому +3

    Eckhart's dry, natural comedy always makes me grin!

  • @lacasitademokala
    @lacasitademokala 4 роки тому +3

    I was just in need to hear this.... thank you very much!!!

  • @783342
    @783342 4 роки тому +2

    I'm a worrier. Last night I fell asleep waiting for my son to get home and I woke up 9.42pm. He's always home 9.30pm. The place was in darkness and all was quiet. I thought what if he has overrun the station (asleep) and can't get home.What if he was knocked on the head for being out working instead of in self-isolation (Covid 19). What if he's fallen between the train and station from sheer exhaustion. I froze and worried. for half an hour then got up and found his door closed over and his light on and realized he was home & I felt silly, but what a relief.

    • @koakat4340
      @koakat4340 4 роки тому +1

      Worry is not love, it is fear. My daughter keeps reminding me of that. She said, Mom, stop bringing negative energy!

    • @783342
      @783342 4 роки тому +1

      @@koakat4340 Absolutely right. I wish I'd been practising living in the now I'd gotten away from it.

  • @prabhabagepalli3129
    @prabhabagepalli3129 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this episode on how mind works! All your teachings have been phenomenal on this spiritual journey!

  • @beritjusjong8716
    @beritjusjong8716 4 роки тому +1

    So true. Acceptence the Challanges as aspekts of life. ❤️

  • @tpstrat14
    @tpstrat14 4 роки тому

    About difficulty... this is why physical yoga is so powerful for me. It trains my mind to embrace difficulty. As I accept that yoga is SUPPOSED to be difficult, I am able to relax and breathe into the poses. My mind begins to race faster, not slower, or at least that’s how it appears. In reality, I am merely opening up my “3rd eye” to see what my mind was already doing. I continue with breathing and precise movement anyways. I watch the racing thoughts. They have no control over me. Well, sometimes they do. It’s a process

  • @Cabdiwahaab-Rabaax
    @Cabdiwahaab-Rabaax 8 місяців тому

    Life is a challenge, life meets sometimes bad people and good people that is it. but sometimes you feel very nervous, when you see some bad people. 😢

  • @vlprater
    @vlprater 4 роки тому

    I accidentally found you here on UA-cam about 2 years ago. You came out on stage, sat down, and didnt utter one word for what seemed like 5 minutes. Unlike any other speaker I've seen. You had my attention, especially after learning the subject of your talk. I've been watching you ever since. You have become my go-to source for encouragement and inspiration. You have a great sense of humor too. Thank you for sharing what you know. The way you explain things, and your analogies, and your presence help me many times over in many situations day after day. Thank you again Eckhart and if you get the chance to watch, you might find a science+ documovie called "What The Bleep Do We Know?" interesting. It seems to go hand in hand with some of your teachings.

  • @nestoranguloconsuegra599
    @nestoranguloconsuegra599 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much Eckhart, I always enjoy your teachings. 🙏

  • @a.a.1958
    @a.a.1958 4 роки тому

    Life is difficult and wonderful and suffering is the process of rich learning. Pain is what you create with not present behavior. Life as it happens is also beautiful.

  • @evalee2004
    @evalee2004 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Mr Tolle ❤️❤️❤️🙏

  • @dianamary6170
    @dianamary6170 4 роки тому

    Thank you Eckhart for the peace you give my tortured heart.

  • @CamThuyNguyenThi-ks5le
    @CamThuyNguyenThi-ks5le 7 місяців тому

    Difficulties which are accepted are no longer difficult. The biggest challenge of your life is the resistance of things that happens. Accept what is, accept that this body is a human accept challenges because it is always does in every life form.

  • @reiki-guy3894
    @reiki-guy3894 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your wisdom, Sir🙏

  • @vanessa271
    @vanessa271 2 роки тому

    I will be listening to this at the start of each day. Perfect!

  • @skemsen
    @skemsen 4 роки тому +3

    This was great advice! Thank you so much 😀🙏

  • @Nityanandguru
    @Nityanandguru Рік тому

    Thanks for the video🙏🏼🕊️

  • @FunAtico100
    @FunAtico100 4 роки тому

    Life is difficult this is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult-once we truly understand and accept it-then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters" M. Scott Peck.

  • @chinguyenngo6332
    @chinguyenngo6332 4 роки тому

    Thank you Eckhart tolle for saving my life.I used to wonder am I the mind?,if I am the mind ,why I can't control my thoughts,if I don't control my thoughts ,what controls them ,I had been suffered alot in the past ,and luckily I found your book ,my first spiritual book.and after reading a few chapters ,I cried ,because I found my answer ,and this an answer awoke me ,and that was the moment I experienced spiritual awakens,and since then I followed the spiritual path ,to realize my true self ,...Thank you thank you very much!!!!!

  • @tinatomlinson7849
    @tinatomlinson7849 4 роки тому

    Love and inner peace to the whole world! Thank you ET

  • @koakat4340
    @koakat4340 4 роки тому +1

    His best video ever!