"Ask This Question When Facing a Challenge" | Eckhart Tolle Teachings

In this video, Eckhart explains the difference between problems and challenges and shares a valuable key to bringing yourself back to the present moment when confronted by the mind-made narratives around your life.
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[@magpie2728]

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[@tiuticcarefreelife974]

"Your life is never not this moment. The rest is a mental construct." "What problem do I have at this moment? None, never a problem. It is only the desire of the egoic mind to create problems." Thank you.

[@razorsharpbt124]

It's all so true. I'm starting to watch my mind now and observe its shenanigans. When I do this and just breathe and look around, it's instantly calming. I realize that I'm okay and it actually brings a smile to my face and I feel peace. It's absolutely liberating.

[@anderspettersson2179]

Probably one of his best moments. If you ask me. So brilliant, as ever, but his timing and the sparkle in his eyes is such a bliss to witness! I feel so uplifted and I feel so fueled. Now. 💕

[@joelake364]

Society somehow forces you to mainly think negative thoughts to protect yourself. This is why Tolle is such a revelation. This will make the world sane.

[@UniversalCrystals]

“What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that.” - Eckhart Tolle 💫🌕

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So profound 😇❤️

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[@Proahmet18]

The one who sees that is an idea which is thought also. You are nobody and you are everybody. Nothing

[@SimonTransparently]

Gratitude 🙏🏽

[@penrhyngirl9444]

Awareness 💗

[@zenmaster5621]

What a shame there aren't a few more Eckhart Tolles in the world. This man is phenomenal.

[@maccybear8093]

There are many like him. All as beautiful.

[@chrismccaffrey8256]

They are emerging.

[@twilightislife10]

This was my favourite lesson from his book ... there are no problems in the present moment. Really powerful when you grasp the concept

[@PerkyFruitForTheD]

I'm kind of having a hard time seeing the difference between a challenge and a problem..Could you help me out?

[@twilightislife10]

@@PerkyFruitForTheD Hey for sure, I can give you my take on it. The word problem has such a negative connotation to it. We hear problem and it’s an instinct to frown and sigh and feel stressed because we now have to solve this problem. Where as a challenge is technically describing the same situation (something has gone the un planned way), but with a whole different view point. Think about when you hear that you have a challenge versus a problem. Doesn’t the word problem hold more stress and negativity to it. But when you hear that you have a challenge, it’s just a set of circumstances being presented to you and now you can choose how to react to it. Overall, I think removing the word problem from your vocabulary would help bring you into the present moment, because a “problem” is only formed by looking into the future. There are no “problems” in the present moment.

[@debbieann4479]

@@twilightislife10 Thank you for your explanation. I find it helps make a current situation less fearful.

[@twilightislife10]

@@debbieann4479 Glad it could help. I wish you the best with your current situation. "There is nothing either good or bad, only thinking makes it so"

[@cecilesuperfree1042]

it only works when you really have no problem NOW. But there are millions of people who do have a problem NOW. But we aren’t talking about them, arn’t we?

[@leannesmith1207]

"Your life is never not this moment." - mind blown. Hit by the truth there! (In a good way)

[@eckharttollereplied5399]

PLUS ONE , Six Seven Eight Nine Six Seven Eight Three Five EIGHT

[@vanbasten9455]

"Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge." Never let the egoic mind control you by stealing your NOW. Just witness. Breathe and Witness.

[@equanimousawareness]

WHAT ABOUT THE GRIZZLY BEAR 🧸🐨?

[@HelenLangSA]

The only video you'll ever need in order to change your world!! Watch it over and over again...

[@fanamalindi6183]

I listen to you every day and my pain body is now manageable. Thank you for being yourself it helps me a lot

[@kennethcarvalho3684]

Same🫷🫷🫷

[@VishVibezREACTS]

“The challenges keep you awake. Every challenge is a disguised opportunity for salvation.” - *ECKHART TOLLE* 💜🌸

[@lorrainew7529]

Do you simply post Eckhart Tolle's quotes? I see this happening after a lot of his videos. I don't understand 😕 Don't get me wrong I don'tmean to offend you. I just wondered why?. Sending you Good Karma a positive energy 💜🕉💜

[@rafeeqwarfield9690]

he’s trying to grow his channel marketing strategy

[@tobiasdontmatter1868]

@@lorrainew7529 is there a problem? Why the sad face? Don’t lie to yourself. Confront the ego

[@zaringonda6068]

"You do not HAVE a life, you ARE life! How can you ever be seperate from life? The opposite of death is not life, but birth. Life is indestructible. "

[@Proahmet18]

We are like children playing. Adults play with the words. What are you without words ?

[@zaringonda6068]

@@Proahmet18 words cannot convey the true depth of spiritual wisdom, but they do have their place 🙂

[@Proahmet18]

@@zaringonda6068 exactly we are nobody without Words.

[@howmathematicianscreatemat9226]

@@Proahmet18 without words I am 90% of who I was because 90% of communication is nonverbal.

[@Proahmet18]

@@howmathematicianscreatemat9226 without words There is no I. Whithout words there is what is there is. Not I. Me is a identication process with words

[@oliviacasino8888]

Eckhart mostly gets me by his sense of humor. All my life it’s the people around me who can get me to laugh, to chuckle at an unexpected moment, who have me coming back to be near them and listen to what they have to say. Humor is my Achilles heel. Also, bearing in mind, his discernments about this life are teachings that are saving myself from despair and healing the soul. Calif. calling

[@VishVibezREACTS]

“The world isn't supposed to make you happy. The world is supposed to challenge you.” - ECKHART TOLLE 🙏🏽🌸

[@irreduciblerascal]

well, i'm happy with that!

[@paolagjipali8113]

yeah but why?...and challenge you for what

[@lightshine2786]

@@paolagjipali8113 challenge you to live the best and most rewarding life you can.

[@eduardochavacano]

so the pursuit of happiness is just a toture device.

[@irreduciblerascal]

@@eduardochavacano life is pain. Anybody who tells you any different is trying to sell you something.

[@suntzu2ya358]

When those scary self imposed thoughts arrive, remember to concentrate on your breathing, your lungs expanding, this will help you to get back in the now. Thank you Eckhart Tolle, you have helped me change my life for the better. I listen at least once a week to parts of The Power of Now.

[@Reena2235]

I’m a huge admirer of your spiritual path but I must add, you have excellent sense of humour.

[@evgeniyahristova5664]

I used to think bout the problems in my life as challenges until I realized that problems and are obstacles are actually opportunities for change, growth and gain experience. Everything changes the moment you are able to see a problem as an opportunity.

[@natashagirl7857]

"Your life is never not this moment, the rest is a mental construct!" ❣

[@Proahmet18]

This moment also is a mental construct. You can not go beyond mental construct. You are the mental construct

[@mord0]

@@Proahmet18 not necessarily. The moment is subject to our tendency for mentalism but when we allow our consciousness to take in the variety of stimuli around us we are able, to a degree of course, suspend this reaction and take in the ever-unfolding world as it is.

[@Chandrika-Moon]

@@Proahmet18 The ego is the mental construct. You are not that.

[@Proahmet18]

@@Chandrika-Moon ıt is The ego that wants to be something. Ask yourself what is you ? Just words. We are like barking dogs that want to be something.

[@fredphipps9452]

Ace!

[@varshamuzik2149]

Whoever is reading this May all your dreams come true 🤗

[@janewright2800]

Thankyou and for you too🙏🌈💚🕊️

[@AnirudhRajBansal]

Dreams are a mental construct, they exist in the future.

[@yukio_saito]

8:43 "Therapists do great work if they are connected with the deeper level." So true. But it's so frustrating to work with unskilled and inexperienced therapists. They obviously stay out of present moment.

[@now3210]

In the Now is where Wisdom, Truth, and Peace are found.

[@paulmuaddib3470]

Thanks to experience:)

[@tamaraowen2289]

The “nowness of now”….I love it!!! Thank you for being you Eckhart. Reading The Power of Now changed my life. You are making this world a better place. ❤️

[@garytodd3484]

Hello how are you doing I hope you are doing well?

[@CharLie-kd9vb]

It is not easy to describe Awareness in every day situations, vs as a Theroy. Eckhart Tolle is a Blessing !

[@GnosticSeeker369]

He has literally saved my life

[@sdla690]

Could you share what did he say that save your lif? I don't quite understand what he s trying to say...thanks for sharing

[@connorbraithwaite]

@@sdla690 this isn't something effible for most, because it varies from person to person. Eckhart also saved my life, in what I suspect to be a similar way to OP. just keep on thinking on it... if you really want to understand, then I promise one day, much like a lightswitch, it'll happen.

[@labab1048]

@@sdla690 The book that clicked for me, (after 3 times reading, but lots of “a ha” note taking) was the book “The Untethered Sole, by Michael A Singer” It’s about recognizing the voice in the head. Then when that book finally awakened me, it led to speakers like Eckhart and a few others, and it all started becoming very clear. Good luck!

[@mdimran.hossen]

Beautiful Sir ji , you are showing mankind the right way to live a life. You are doing this with great ease and in a simplified way . This generation is very fortunate to witness your wisdom . Thank You and lots of Love from India ❤️🙏.

[@bradenholly5126]

I am going through divorce and bankruptcy. Haha. Your philosophy has really helped me to eradicate the monstrous ego that has ensued from these adverse life situations.

[@maccybear8093]

You'll live to tell the tale. It's all part of the journey. Enjoy every moment.

[@summerjackson1244]

Sending love and light to surround you pure love from the one creator!

[@bradenholly5126]

@@summerjackson1244 Thank you very much...

[@barsenovic]

"In the present moment problems cannot survive" -- beautiful

[@brianschraeder2832]

The man’s a genius. Going in and out of deep thought, total focus, public speaking and humor is effortless to him. All the while as cool as a cucumber. Makes me jealous.

[@mariaphillips8664]

I always ask that question: "Do I have a problem right now?" Usually the answer is NO.!!! You have to learn to identify when the "ego" Plays you up and stop it!!!

[@TheDhammaHub]

Some people see problems, others see challenges - the difference is crucial and al lin the mind

[@chully99]

I have been told by my wife, who is not necessarily the most conscious at the moment, that my biggest problem is that I don't seem to think that I have any problems. 🙏

[@TheDhammaHub]

@@chully99 Some people cling really hard to their problems... it often helps them deal with their existential dread (unconsciously)

[@namehere4954]

There aren't problems or challenges - there are only ever lessons.

[@hananemouflih]

All in mind and environnement too

[@lesleyelalami2562]

Oh Eckhart.... you just described my mother..... she was bereft without her problems, NEVER looked for or wanted solutions. Very neurotic. Complained about having to tend the house all her life then ultimately blurted out the gem 'I used to enjoy doing it'..... make sense of that if you will.

[@thaiminhha4457]

I've learned a lot more from the comments. For example: It's not problem nor challenge, it's lesson to be learned.

[@Cedevakal]

4:30

[@SadafHeals]

No problem exists in the Present moment! ✨💡 You are not your problem! 🙏🏻

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

Change your mindset.. be positive and you will attract positivity!

[@kennethcarvalho3684]

What he says at the end is very important.. Then you become more effective at taking action!!

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

Much love to everyone ❤

[@sallyann985]

You're commenting a tad too much mate.

[@ronallport1897]

I am having a terrible time ,death in the family, financial stress ,full if shame at messing my life up through selfish actions.. trying to be present when your in the depths of despair and feel as if this moment is utterly misserable is very challenging..I will keep going.

[@ronallport1897]

I find myself wanting to cry especially in the morning,,my brain feels like a dark fog has descended on it ..

[@beatleme2]

@@ronallport1897 😇

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman

[@bradenholly5126]

I like this quote... Neill Gaimman is one of my favorites🤟

[@anandakumarsanthinathan4740]

I love Eckhart. Talking of divorces I was watching the world war II movie "A bridge too far" a few days ago and remembered this dialogue. "Have you been liberated", asks the Sergeant. The soldier replies, "I am twice-divorced, Sir. Does that count?".

[@jayendrabhagat3607]

I love you so much ekhart!! This old video came again at the right time!! bless you!

[@anaguimaraes4612]

Amazing teachings, as always 🙏🏻 Thank you so much, Universe, for speaking through everything around and inside us.

[@eduardochavacano]

A wonderful Swedish traveler gave a book Power Of Now once. It came at a perfect time.

[@mahakala]

i am 25% enlightened.

[@frankiefranfraser]

Ooooo I love Eckhart Tolle sooooo much 😁😍🥰😘😊😍😁😊🥰😃💖💖💖

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

I open my heart to love and true love, let that love be unconditional and vibrant and a reflection of love peace happiness and abundance. My soulmate is near and I open my heart soul and mind to true happiness! I am capable of receiving love! 🌹

[@franklyfox7073]

😂😂 love his humor. Humbled by his teachings. One day I will hear him speak in person. And so it is. 🙏🏻❤️🪄

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

We have the key to our reality.

[@dawnjackson7207]

Come into the present moment.. is freeing 😊

[@LM-pp1ew]

LOVE YOU !!!! NAMASTAE 🕯🕯🕯🕉🕉🕉🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rameyzamora1018]

Faced with a challenge one of my approaches is asking "What would the Buddha do?" It sounds trite. It works whenever I need it.

[@eduardochavacano]

Madonna is a scholar of Buddhism. Much of her music has references to Buddhist tenets and literature. So i get to ask, what would Madonna do?

[@katrialamb7974]

I love this but find it increasing difficult with the madness that is the world right now

[@katrialamb7974]

@@daotheeternalnamelessbeyon8778 There is plenty of madness that is definitely not just within ourselves.

[@dawnjackson7207]

Feel loved Katria and do a small kind deed for someone else. If and when possible play some nice music and dance using the body(form). Just let the crazy-ness go for a while. It's delightful. Sending you strong positives with energy 😊

[@sophiet1576]

@@katrialamb7974 There has always been madness in the world, but you don't have to lose your abilty to enjoy your life because others are mad.

[@Anna-ff7uk]

This was exactly what I needed to hear now.

[@tapesone2]

Thank you eckhart

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[@hynjus001]

When I listen to this, I always think back to the monk who set himself alight and burned to death in peace. That photo is zen in its purest form.

[@gavinspeaks]

To whoever's reading this you can do anything you set your mind too and you’ve only failed when you decide to stop trying. Never stop reaching for your goals and the universe will give you your effort back 10x. You are loved and you can in fact do this! ~ Much love from a Law Of Attraction KZbinr💜

[@nidhidabhi9158]

Love u Eckhart

[@christinestone3552]

💜🙏💜Thank you Eckhart

[@universalwildling3566]

I’d love to hear Eckart talk about how trauma gets stored in the body. It’s not a problem with the mind, but is a somatic experience and needs to be released with somatic processing.I’m sure he must have at some point.

[@happyenglishbaby]

He talks a lot about the pain body.

[@universalwildling3566]

@@happyenglishbaby Yes he does. I’ll try to listen more closely when he uses that term

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

Perfect lesson that reinforces what I know and to start using it again, instead being pushed down by the wave of negativity!

[@kylesmile8185]

THE JEDI MASTER OF MINDFULNESS 😸

[@shalurawat8942]

Prayer for us 🙏

[@rubyanaya126]

Thank You 💕☺️💟

[@rajagopal3432]

KZbin should stop putting ads in eckart tolle videos…….!!!

[@lindakoch9524]

Grizzly Bear narrative hilarious!

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

“Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's a day you've had everything to do and you've done it.” ― Margaret Thatcher

[@sallyann985]

Margaret Thatcher is probably the furthest thing from awakened that you can find.

[@cecilesuperfree1042]

My friend has his little brother trying to survive all by him self in the streets of kabul right now. They both certainly have a big problem NOW.

[@maetompkins8360]

Thank you 🙏🏻🌹♥️

[@gittekjaerulff9511]

Images of Eckhart teaching the stunned grizzly bear 😅 about awareness. 😘

[@eckharttollereplied5399]

PLUS ONE , Six Seven Eight Nine Six Seven Eight Three Five EIGHT

[@darrenfernando3519]

Pessimists see problems and optimists see challenges. But they’re still problems.

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

Thank you so much. And peace and love back to you ❤️

[@mousumidas6607]

Thank you so much sir...

[@Bodysense369]

Such a powerful way of becoming our best version through witnessing life situations from this perspective... from a space that is all encompassing , it is then that one can redirect the life desired or rather preferred ! 👍🙏😌

[@abojoga]

Fantastic Eckhart Tolle! Thank you ☺️

[@subhadramenon2720]

Thanks a million for this extraordinary guidance 🙏🏽

[@rosamargaritalopez6513]

I love you Eckart .you are so wise and your teaching it really make easy to understand what matters thank you💕🙏

[@angels0auras]

I seriously Love you 💙

[@angels0auras]

@Pinnedby Eckhart Tolle Hi, I'd like it if you talked about the weak mindset in those trying to live off of the integrity of others & how deluded they are. And what karma has instore for those trying to mislead people. Thankyou

[@joya3513]

(In the present moment u may feel suffering even when ur happiest) I know uso it’s good u remember too.

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

Wishing everyone love ❤️

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

Can't wait to start a healthy lifestyle! ❤️

[@pilargarcia6724]

Genial!! Muchísimas gracias

[@josealbertobuenfilrodrigue6758]

Gracias

[@100-and-Healthy]

Beautiful 😊

[@nikolllaaa1234]

Appreciation 🌹 Master Tolle

[@abhisektamang454]

thank you Eckhart

[@moonsickappleandthesubtlet8145]

Beautiful Man

[@payalk2898]

There are no problems in the present moment, only challenges 5:37 Magical question Disease is not a problem, it's a fact. Mind thinking about the disease, creates a problem

[@diogoleitao8628]

Love this video its really funny and very specific when ego arises within certain situations. Great video! 😄

[@timbuktu5505]

This video will help with your "problem" solving skills.

[@francescaromanagarroni6524]

Wonderful as usual ❤

[@MartijnPel]

Love you H.....

[@taniak5685]

I and life are One 🙏

[@hopeful9160]

Powerful

[@7aluv4me]

8:09 to 8:32⭐ WOW⭐

[@BeYourUniquePotential]

Hello my new friend. You have outstanding way of expressing loves way. I am really enjoying your latest video and am happy to walk alongside you on this creative journey. 🎶🍂

[@MandeepPanesarkenya]

I love your videos, they feed my soul

[@geriscudder3416]

Thank you for your wisdom and insights! It’s greatly appreciated!

[@tomkahusi7914]

Love.

[@christinestone3552]

Thank you so much! Love this!