BREAK OUT OF THE MATRIX WITH ECKHART TOLLE

A clip from my Under the Skin podcast with spiritual teacher and author Eckhart Tolle. Here we discuss how our culture provokes fear, desire and wanting. Eckart tells us how to get out through awakening!! Let me know what you think in the comments below!
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[@AwakeningWithRussell]

You can listen to the full episode with Eckhart Tolle on my podcast, Under The Skin! Subscribe to Luminary at apple.co/russell

[@Stringz]

Am I? Or are you being manipulated? Or are you manipulating?

[@pollypineapple3]

Russell can I listen to podcasts on other places other than luminary I'm on samsung not apple 🥴

[@matangiexpressions5961]

👍 worth watching the whole episode.

[@earthstrong_nat]

Spell the man's name correctly **Eckhart**

[@bigbluebiosphere]

I think you need to have him on as a guest again - because somehow you have forgotten how to pronounce and spell his name ;)

[@andybrown3016]

I love Eckhart. He is not everybody’s cup of tea but just listening to him really is a meditation.

[@marlieeasley830]

It’s so hard to listen for me, I just have to read it . Working on my patience tho😂

[@edithallma4810]

@@marlieeasley830 some people can't read and prefer to listen you are doing pretty well

[@andybrown3016]

@@marlieeasley830 yes because there is very little content to what he says, he talks slowly and takes long pauses. The overactive mind will react to this in two ways. Either, and much more common, it will become restless or it will yield and become grounded in the present moment, which is basically the only true purpose of Eckharts teachings. The mind craves constant stimulation and that is what makes you feel impatient. That is a perfectly normal reaction and is why formal meditation can seem so difficult. It’s not easy and it takes practice.

[@hoppas77]

@@marlieeasley830 I change the speed of the video to 1.25 lol. I don't have the patience either 😂

[@marlieeasley830]

@@hoppas77 😂😭 I try, but I just find myself like…” screw it, I’ll just look for the book on it” about 5 minutes into every interview/speech.

[@jessicaboyd9148]

If I close my eyes he sounds like Winnie the Pooh and that makes this even better then it already is.

[@patduffyforever]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sosha4050]

Omgggg 🤣

[@perserventia]

🐹

[@tanyadreschel6040]

He absolutely does sound like Pooh! 😊

[@DD-jm5ug]

😂😂😂😂👌❤❤❤❤

[@sadieals]

I had to smile when Eckart said "my most enjoyable moments are when i'm not doing anything at all".....and there we all were waiting to hear his secrets!!

[@wendybone8104]

Being in lockdown, I struggled with the desire for online shopping. But I realized that this is the time to go within, reach for all the abundance that lies within me. And I found a wellspring of creativity, enabling me to write new stories. I learned that when faced with the desire for outside enticements, turn your awareness inwards. You'll be surprised at what riches you find.

[@greendrummers]

That is amazing, that you struggle with wanting to buy online, l have too many desires on the online market!! I could give you some of mine :)

[@atomusbliss]

well said~

[@bbcb1856]

This is wonderful. I did my art during this time. When I wasn’t having mental breakdowns.

[@Jewelmind]

This is so true. Thank you for s good reminder

[@azeb2957]

I have been a judge, a prosecutor a lawyer but neven been a mom to myself. Love yourself my fellow human beings.

[@bigmamared1]

??

[@jeremypark254]

Jesus said the exact opposite - "if you want to be My disciple you must deny yourself, take up your cross daily and follow Me." It's all about death to self and your selfish desires and living to serve God and your fellow man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ7KhoOqZ7B8Zpo

[@azeb2957]

Jeremy, Deny yourself is another topic but Jesus also say love your neighbour as you love yourself. There is no way you can love another human without loving yourself first.

[@Raquel-001]

I love Eckhart Tolle. 'The Power of Now' changed my life ❤️

[@jeremypark254]

Tolle is watered down buddhism and christianity, Jesus Christ is the truth, way, life... the real question is why hasn't He revealed Himself to you yet - hint God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2Lbdaqtn8ikqac

[@bbcb1856]

I like Eckhart because he doesn’t have dogma though. If I wanted dogma I’d go to my grandmas church and let the pastor yell at us.

[@ranbir-pr3ls]

he did not change your life, he made you find the life within you and changed your life situation

[@nicholasmorrison1476]

I was quite literally thinking about there is only now today, as a street cleaner. The day improved and was filled with many unexpected and positive conversations. Free from desire!

[@kermitsafrog1]

Mind and senses purified!

[@omegapointsingularity6504]

beautiful!!!

[@paxnorth7304]

Oh man, I do that job and it's one of the best things there is. Plus when you're experiencing genuine inner peace, and smile at people genuinely (and of course not EXPECTING people to smile back), they really light up. I have that with dozens of people every day and love being able to give them a little lift.

[@GoyimNewsNetwork]

I’ve been stocking shelves and thinking the same thing, the day didn’t drag and I quite enjoyed it. As well as the people I encountered too. As Alan Watts said, “treat work as play” and it’s starting to make more sense to me now.

[@paxnorth7304]

@@sherril.562 Yeah, to create that though, one has to take that risk, and not even see it as a risk. I smile at everyone, and have gotten to the point where even *if* I receive a sneer, I don't take it personally or judge that person. To fear the judgement of others is, frankly, to be a slave to one's own ego.

[@lewisfirth6502]

I have found that as long as I can watch an Eckhart vid at times when I have drifted into low consciousness then I re establish my connection with awareness , a satisfaction engulfs me, im posting this because there's no one else I know would be interested but infact doesn't really matter .

[@carolinaperez5936]

Feel the same

[@lucianoinso]

Same, almost instantaneously gets my vibes right, no matter how bad I feel

[@thessalymeteora3789]

Tolle’s books have really helped me. I read “The Power of Now” when I was a teen. Great advice!

[@joshturner5165]

My Mom sent "The Power of Now" to me when I was in jail. It was the best! Helped my stay so much. I still own a hardbound copy.

[@thessalymeteora3789]

@@joshturner5165 Your Mom sounds very supportive. That was so good of her to send you that book.

[@joshturner5165]

@@thessalymeteora3789 Thanks, she is. It means the world. 👍❤️🙏

[@thessalymeteora3789]

@@joshturner5165 Being a Mom is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I’m glad you have a good one. I’m glad you appreciate her. Take care!

[@RodM.Peters]

The "mad" Russian mystic Gurdjieff said one of the steps towards ceasing to be a machine is to create an independent observer within you and train it to evaluate all your automatic reactions from a detachad vantage point. I always thought of that as positive schitzophrenia.

[@syhi7971]

It realy emphasizes and inflates whats "problematic" to begin with, so that it can be noticed directly and can be let go of.

[@deboraholliver8777]

Ram Dass says something similar.

[@phracture]

I too have an active mind....busy seems to be it's default setting. Not sure if this will help others like it did me, but I learned this from Ram Dass. When I got my new puppy I set my alarm to go off every hour to take her out for a pee. I do the same thing using Ram Dass' mantra "I am loving awareness"...I stop my day, say every half hour, and just say that mantra about 5 times while observing life around me. The more you do it, the more it becomes habit and the less time your mind is able to get started and wound up. It worked for me and I hope it works for you other busy minded beings. Enjoy your day!

[@smileawhile3788]

@Spektacle Oh that's beautiful! I absolutely will try that and your words came at such a great time. I heard one of Ram Dass' lectures when he said that and I can hear it in my mind now. Thank you 💞🙏💞

[@phracture]

@@smileawhile3788 You're welcome! For me, it's fairly instantaneous and feels as if I've stepped through a gateway into a bubble of calm, peace and quiet. I find the trick is to do it proactively, rather than as a tool to recover from negative thoughts or energy that have already dug their claws in (although it can help there too). Proactively prevents the claws from affecting you at all due to the peaceful state you live in. Wishing you well!! 💞

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

with regards to what Eckhart was saying about awareness of a desire diminshing over time, I find that awareness alone isn't enough, that I need to have compassion, or self compassion for that part of me with the unmet need. Awareness alone, over time leads me to feeling very abandoned. Self-companioning is the anti-dote. Also, i don't know if she uses the same language, but, Russell, you should have Sarah Peyton on your program-- she's a neuroscience educator and teaches how to heal our brains by greeting our bodies with resonance (which is her word for what i call self-compassion).

[@flyfin108]

compassion was the word, thank you

[@cynfowler1]

Excellent snippet, When Eckhart described what he does for fun, I totally agree. For me it’s sitting on a fence at a local wetlands observing birds and nature. I go into a meditative trance and totally relaxes me..

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago. creation bears witness to the creator that's why we are fascinated with it. but people have exchanged the truth for a lie, and worship/serve the creation rather than the creator. you have to be honest with yourself, if there is a creator why are we willing to listen to so many teachers who claimed to have truth - but not the person who said He was the truth, the way and the life. it's because people don't want to come into the light because they are in darkness and don't want their evil deeds to be exposed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Wxl5aFjc2Ioac

[@Saorlaithelka8]

Russel bless ur soul. Love and light ❤️❤️

[@olivebell2920]

Eckhart Tollé’s teachings and books have had such a profound effect on my life. Just listening to him brings about an immediate sense of peace and presence. I can understand clearly when he says there’s no great desire for anything in particular, and I fully enjoying doing nothing but just remaining in a state of being. Having said that though, I would absolutely love to meet Eckhart in person one day!!

[@franklinnash]

I have always found that daydreaming is a very necessary activity that most adults have forgotten how to do.

[@FreeSpeechXtremist]

Except us with ADHD. The 8% of the population with ADHD are the masters of daydreaming! We have not forgotten

[@awa3245]

The way I see it, daydreaming is not really being present, because the motive to daydream is to sort of escape the present moment because it's maybe too boring or uncomfortable

[@franklinnash]

@@awa3245 Not at all. To daydream is to slip in to the zone where the mind is quietened and external distractions drop away from your focus. A daydream may be all inside the mind or part of the observation of your surroundings. It may involve the real or the imaginary and it can often be highly entertaining. But most of all it lets you take a moment and put the world on pause.

[@legofun211]

Or staring into space, its can be very relaxing.

[@loisruane2636]

Very good point he makes if you strive to stop something you give energy to it like the war on drugs. I love Tolle and thank you Russell for this great guest.

[@OverthinkingOctopus]

Two people I’ve listened to most before I go to sleep!! Hope I will become more and more present.

[@GCastro777]

Hope you do too, although it won’t happen in the future :)

[@kristallyzation]

I always fall asleep to either Eckhart, Brian Scott or Michael Sealey🤙

[@TheCosmicDancer111]

@@jamie9416 Mooji and Rupert Spira.

[@AwakeningWithRussell]

Yes you will!

[@diveanddine]

I am so grateful for the many sages trying to free our minds and explain the ineffable

[@jeremypark254]

the mind is not the problem its the heart...that is why you need to be "born again" where God supernaturally changes you and gives you a new heart/desires to live a holy life. this is the truth - Jesus said He was the truth, the way, and the life and no one gets to the Father except through Him. unless you have the relationship with God restored, you will never get rid of that cosmic loneliness/emptiness that most feel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@Forreal77744]

Being present in the moment 🙏🙏🙏

[@jonniemaemiddletonlotte6747]

I really have always been able to feel your authenticity. I mean this. The first time I seen and heard I felt this strong sense of your authenticity. Way way before this hugely successful KZbin show. Anyhow, thank you for being out there for all of us out here.

[@jeremypark254]

you are seeking for authenticity/truth in the wrong place...only one man in the history of mankind said He was the truth - Jesus Christ. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ7KhoOqZ7B8Zpo

[@MissesMarble]

Eckhart is truly fascinating and inspiring.

[@kirstyboyle2994]

I discovered Eckhart through you months back, thankyou so much for that. He is a wonderful, knowledgeable and intriguing human ❤

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago...Tolle is watered down buddhism and christianity. Mindfulness is not going to take away that cosmic loneliness/emptiness that most people feel and try to fill by chasing after things in the world. you have to be honest with yourself, why do we follow some teacher who claims to know the truth...but not the person who said He was the truth, the way, the life, and God in the flesh? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@lucievedomimkestesti]

I soooo relate to E.T. My Fun Is also being. Not to think And desire Is actually easy. Love to all. 🤗

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago. the problem with being is that it will not take away that cosmic loneliness/emptiness that most feel. you were created in the image of God(body, soul, spirit) and were designed to have an intimate relationship with your creator by being "born again" where God supernaturally changes you and gives you a new heart/desires to live a holy life. the relationship that was severed due to sin is restored, and the spiritual void is filled and you can have lasting peace/joy/love in your life. most people don't want to hear this because they are in darkness and don't want to come into the light and have their evil deeds exposed. you have to be honest with yourself, why will we listen to so many people who claim to have the truth but not the person who said He was the truth, the way and the life. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@lacuna_matata_9261]

Iv never clicked so fast 😅

[@evantochydlowski4787]

Same

[@FF-pq2ex]

YES

[@laurapauk9489]

I am so thankful for your channels Russell as they keep me sane in this crazy world. Love Eckhart!

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago...eckhart is watered down buddhism/christianity. I've tried it all and nothing could take away that cosmic loneliness/emptiness that most people feel. you have to be honest with yourself, why is it that we will listen to every person who has truth but we will not listen to the person who said He was the truth, the way, the life and God in the flesh? it is because we are in darkness and don't want to come into the light because our evil deeds will be exposed. there is only one name in the history that is used as a swear word... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@DanielleG222]

Thank you! Love Eckhart...and you too💖

[@sarahhunter1114]

"If you fight against anything, you give it energy."

[@deant3980]

We find the hobbies that ignite our passions. Give energy and love to them.

[@mortvader]

Eckhart Tolle is a great "counter-balance" to the fast-talking (but not unconcious) Russel Brand.

[@kylieisola4735]

You rock Russell! 🙏. Your honesty and openness is so endearing.💕 Namaste 🌅

[@TLColferable]

So glad I stumbled across this video (and channel) today. Such respect for Ekhart Tolle.

[@eileen945]

I adore this man too and feel myself soaking up all his gravy. I also know, that if this was easy he wouldn’t have millions wanting and watching to achieve what he has. It is surely a life journey isn’t it? All these tidbits and crumbs of spiritual brilliance are so delicious.

[@donkeytico13]

Once you have achieved control of mind silence, you are never the same. You can't go back. You will not want to, either.

[@DrRock2009]

To quiet the chattering voice in your mind is indeed a lovely achievement.

[@jeremypark254]

the problem is not the mind its the heart...silencing the mind is treating the symptom without ever addressing the root cause. this is why you must be "born again" where God supernaturally changes you and gives you a new heart/desires to live a holy life. trust me minding your thoughts is not going to take away the cosmic emptiness you feel, chasing after things in the world only lead to temporary satisfaction...neither will minimalism. without Christ there is no peace/joy/love/life. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ7KhoOqZ7B8Zpo

[@donkeytico13]

@@jeremypark254 that's one opinion.

[@deceptivepanther]

Yes, learning to pause when your brain says, 'f**k it', gives you a chance to talk yourself out of cravings. Denying yourself things never works: you've got to focus on all the good things that will come to you by abstaining. It's the only way.

[@r.girardi6253]

Please clarify the difference between “denying yourself” and “abstaining”. Denying yourself never works, abstaining is the only way?

[@deceptivepanther]

@@r.girardi6253 If you constantly have to tell yourself that you can't have what you want, it's only a matter of time before you fail. You have to tell yourself that you are getting exactly what you want, freedom from whatever happens to be oppressing you.

[@r.girardi6253]

@@deceptivepanther Interesting. Thank you for clarifying it.

[@johnwat7825]

Agree, it’s about NOT wanting, and that requires a rational, something better. By abstaining you take a small bight into the alternative (peace) without which you are merely wanting something else. A little bit of peace this time gives you an appetite for more next time! Eventually realise that the peace gained from a knawing want is better than the thing you wanted! It satisfies the want without yielding to it. Then you have over come it!

[@Ottee2]

Excellent reminder from Eckhart, to just be. Be the observer of your desires and emotions. Be still in nature, and observe the world around you. Thanks.

[@wendyd3438]

I agree on Fun. Not a crowd, but something like conversation, or making crochet,knit items. It's embarrassing, but also my fun is now attending support groups for recovery and wellness. It sounds pathetic, but that's where my people are.

[@Youalltheway]

It sounds anything but pathetic ❤

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

Thank you for sharing that. I knit and crochet too. Are you on ravelry? Wow.. you sound awesome. Btw I’m SABLE. If you know that term. I love all my yarn. Xxxx

[@wendyd3438]

@@jenniferschmitzer299 sable is a type of luxurrious fur, isnt it ?

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

@@wendyd3438 yes, but it also means Stash Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy 😜

[@wendyd3438]

@@jenniferschmitzer299 I am on the border of that. I have a ravelry account but I don't know how to do all the ravelry stuff. Like project, and stash. I still don't know how to take a picture

[@mshannahloganshow]

I think yer a lovely bloke doing brave and sacred work.

[@swapnu3811]

Master 🙌, you are amazing. A true spiritual Guru 🙏 whenever I listen to you, entire world seems to be the best place once again!!!

[@jasonolinger7585]

Eckhart explains spirituality in the most simple terms out of anyone.

[@sarahperks4919]

Two beautiful souls I have watched this so many times I also love eckhart and Wayne Dyer together 😊❤️

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago...trust me both of them are dead ends. they will not take away that cosmic loneliness/emptiness most feel. you have to be honest with yourself, why is it that we will listen to every spiritual teacher but not the one who claimed to be the truth, the way, the life and God in the flesh. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@soniaveness7648]

Really helpful. Such a lovely humble man.

[@knucklehead4233]

I agree, my most peaceful fun moments are spent alone, observing and contemplating. I don't have to go anywhere. Unfortunately we live in a world where if you just try to be quiet and live your life easily you will get run over, for instance by those in Washington DC on the leftwing for us here in the states and it's not peaceful to deal with, we constantly have to watch our backs and watch what's going on. But when I want to be calm and shut down that crap to have fun again, it's quiet reflection time. And the occasional piece of chocolate cake.

[@angelandrews5105]

I love eckhart been listening to his teachings for 3 years in that time iv escaped a 6 year narcissistic abusive relationship i have gone on to complete 4 diplomas i have over come an eating disorder ocd PTSD anxiety panick fear depression addictions i have sat through having 5 teeth out listening to eckhart lol and healed within a day i have read 200 books in less than 6 months never picking up a book in my life i have went on to teach other people eckharts teachings from what i have learnt myself this man has saved me from the egotic mind he has showed me how to love myself regained my self esteem self confidence and i will be forever grateful to him one thing i know is i never saw eckhart as my saviour he was merely giving me the tools and i was ready to work with what i was given thank you eckhart i wrote on my vision bored meet and have lunch with eckhart to thank him personally lol 🌹❣🌹

[@dylanelkins2259]

i think russell’s great, i love waking up and listening to his conversations with amazing people like Tolle. Not only educational but inspiring

[@lillypicadilly4048]

Thank you for everything ❤

[@roycearthur8060]

Eckhartolle, wow Greatful 😊💐❤

[@bbcb1856]

Good for Eckhart to have found this happiness. He is adorable and he deserves it. We all do. We all deserve this peace. If we go within, we will find it.

[@markrosado5006]

Mr. Brand, what I think about you is you're very helpful and sort of like a shaman through the spiritual, mental, and emotional worlds. And a guide in dealing with the physical world we may find ourselves in.

[@samandrastek]

Date: “What do you do for fun?” Me: “I luke at items of, furniture-“

[@edithallma4810]

Just start looking at antique furniture and say " I like antiquing"

[@donnakuhl2419]

I'm dancing wild with Michael Franti...stay human album..I'm happy tonight...great podcast

[@stephanielong9046]

My two favourite people in one video 💜💜

[@kerrysullivan6819]

... staying present in order for the higher self to take it's seat. Managed to achieve this today with remarkable outcomes. Absolutely breathtaking experience. No mind alternating substances. Never believed in this before. Asked a question and was given an answer which made perfect sense. Answer came whilst journalling. Lifted my vibration to a point of clarity, compassion and understanding. 💙

[@georgechacon2648]

Wow man, in the first 4 or 5 minutes listening understanding contemplating on what was being said I literally felt HIGH or mind altered. Day to day I put myself in an automatic mode and miss out on the things I should be paying attention to and noticing in myself and the world around. Thank you my brothers

[@jeremypark254]

there's a problem with your reasoning..."there is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death". what if you were on the wrong road in life, and you were just focused on paying more attention - in the end you would end up in the wrong destination. feeling high or being in an altered state is temporary, you won't find lasting peace/joy/love. that cosmic loneliness/emptiness most feel doesn't go away by chasing after things in the world. you were designed in the image of God, and were created to have an intimate relationship with your creator. but the problem is that we don't want to come into the light because we are in the darkness and don't want to have our evil deeds exposed... that is why Jesus said you must be born again where God supernaturally changes you and gives you a new heart/desires to live a holy life and your sins can be forgiven and you can make things right with God and have lasting peace/joy/love and the promise of eternal life in Christ Jesus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@ENTPhilosopher]

power of now changed my life

[@Rainbowday369]

I too could not still the mind from its want to keep learning and knowing let alone the body that wanted to keep travelling deep into nature so my first experience with meditation following my inner guide was to make myself sit in a chair stay still for one hour and empty the mind of all thought, silence it…well the struggle that ensued…lots of sound effects going on lol but in a short period of time I began to be able to do it and then I began meditation music and I felt myself begin to become one with nature and that first year long time back now was one of the best years of my life within myself and my awareness changed and my positivity heightened and as much as I would have loved to stay there life beckons for us to continue on our paths and do what we do and be where we are…we are always doing and being where we are suppose to be for there we are learning and that to me is what life is all about….

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago...you are missing a huge part of yourself - spirit. you are created in the image of God(body, soul, spirit). the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit(spirit of God) and we were created to have an intimate relationship with our creator. but most people don't want to hear it because they are in darkness and don't want to come into the light. the cosmic emptiness/loneliness most people feel is that spiritual void. you have to be honest with yourself, why is it that most people will listen to every person on how to improve their body and mind, but will not listen to the person who said who said He was the truth, the way, the life and God in the flesh? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@jillymouseful]

Another wonderful being on our planet at this time , like yourself Russell, he is also here at this time for a special reason. Thank you both for sharing your wisdom 🙏☘

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

I love it when Russell wears women's shirts.

[@10anarely]

Thank You 🙏🏼 much love ❤

[@henkverhaeren3759]

Divine sweetness, the both of you

[@duangviphadaomakkitti7007]

Thank you Russell for this and I’m following what you have been sharing. I could feel you were transmuting some stuff while listening to Eckhart! I had tears in my eyes and goosebumps while listening to him especially the “enjoyment of being” ... always so timely. Sat Nam Wahe Guru. 🙏🏾🧘‍♀️🇦🇺🌳🌈

[@fenixgirl9]

What he says makes sense. That is what I did and do, well not always, but I try to..It enabled me to also choose healthier options to fill that desire. Like buying organic soda instead of alcohol. Or playing video games instead and having a positive outlet for stress and pain and anger instead of drinking alcohol. That was important for me as I was, am an addict and became one as a young child. That action spilled over into other areas as well.

[@jessewarner7962]

Don’t forget, your “quick mind” is an enormous gift too! It gives you your wit and humor! It gives you the ability to do these great interviews! It makes you verbally agile, like an olympian of words. Ekhart gives good advice, just be mindful, observant and aware of it. If it gets too much, take a time out, take a breath, take a walk. Let of judgment and just ask if you are doing what you intend…

[@jessewarner7962]

^^”Let go of judgment”.

[@sallymartin6184]

Thank you for sharing Jai Satchitanand

[@DuelWielding2DohDoh_BiRDS]

I remember listening to his audio books It really helped my friends and I to relax and just listen

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago...tolle is watered down buddhism/christianity and a dead end. mindfulness is not going to take away that cosmic loneliness/emptiness that most feel. you were created in the image of God(body, soul, spirit) and the Bible describes how your body is the temple for the Holy Spirit(spirit of God). So you were designed to have an intimate relationship with your creator by being born again, and most people are trying to replace that by chasing after things in the world. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@44westwind]

Love you both!

[@sdznl9699]

I consider television and other external sensationalism as self-harm. It's not my world or activity that is going on in these media devices. Good questions Russel and i completely agree with Eckhart Tolle.

[@Scribe13013]

Erkhart is a great guy

[@trishhoney2172]

Am reading A New Earth by Echart, absolutely amazing

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago...spoiler alert tolle is watered down buddhism/christianity. mindfulness is not going to take away the cosmic loneliness/emptiness that most people feel. you are created in Gods image(body, soul, spirit) and your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. You were meant to have an intimate relationship with your creator, that is why chasing after things in the world never brings lasting peace/joy/love...its only temporary. kzbin.info/www/bejne/on-2mKmIjdWnetU

[@objectsinlookingglass7898]

Typo in title, just wanted to make sure people can find Eckhart if they are trying. I'm sure autocorrect would fix it anyhow but still. Thanks for continuing to share all that you do, Russell and Eckhart.

[@patriciacooper2299]

I love you Russell

[@philwyatt2176]

Great teaching, guidance, inspiration,..., Thank you Russell & Eckhart. 🙏

[@awakeningwithbraden1863]

Let's keep sharing the light. Sending love to you and your dogs.

[@AntOn-nf9fi]

Not about the desire, but more about just wanting to do it. :)

[@ace5150_]

Love you Russell

[@happinessclub]

Love this! Thanks Russell 😍

[@markloughtonUK]

It's quite clear that people just don't take time to appreciate what they already have !

[@Ottee2]

I agree. A daily pause to reflect on what I have, what I've been given, and feel gratitude for that, is a helpful exercise.

[@johnrobertlamonaca6240]

Like the fundaments as water, food and electricity anyway, down to the clothes on your back!

[@jennifermoore2041]

I am grateful for you, your podcast, and your guests. I've seen everything you address since I could remember. I was always dismissed as paranoid. Truly I'm hyper vigilant and I'm aware of things nobody else wants to address.

[@bbrangman9325]

Great video for these troubling times. If we are ever going to survive on this planet, we have to quiet our minds and keep our egos in check. Presence is needed. Don't forget to mark a special day on your calendar: World Ego Awareness Day (WEAD) is on May 11th of this year.

[@swankylucky7361]

Is it weird when he spoke about watching the World go around excites him ,I could relate to that. Need to practice delaying my desires, work to be done .

[@jordanedgeley6601]

Thank you

[@lalahaha5313]

Meditation can come in many forms: artwork, sailing, gardening, etc all provide moments of a void where you are "lost and found" at the same time. If you have no hobby, it's kind of like when you get a good stare going and are suspended in time!!!

[@tianamae6989]

If you can notice the mind talking put a little space around it. ✨Exact ✨Thanks Russ buddy 💜🌌✨✨✨

[@daniellehenry8221]

you are and will always be so beautiful inside and out ❤

[@cinemaartsgroup]

Excellent!

[@benwrong6855]

Make your existence and everything around you sacred

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago. here is the problem with your reasoning. yes you can choose to look at life as sacred and there is nothing wrong with that. but perhaps that was just one side of the coin, what if there was more to it than that - what if there was "greater truth"? there is a way which can seem right to a man, but its end is the way of death. meditation/mindfulness is not going to remove that cosmic loneliness/emptiness that most people feel. you were created in the image of God(body, soul, spirit) and were designed to have an intimate relationship with your creator by being born again. but most people don't want to hear this because they are in darkness and don't want to come into the light because their evil deeds will be exposed. life and the world around us is the creation, if you want greater truth you have to ask the obvious question of is there a creator. but men have exchanged the truth for a lie, and worshipped/served the creation rather than the creator. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@TheSchuyler75]

This is an excellent conversation that is helpful to society no matter where you live.

[@EyalRonen11]

one of the best inspiring talk. in the very right time. thank you, Russell.

[@sharongonzales2495]

You are SO amazing and SO smart and articulate too. Thanks for your inspirational vulnerability💪🏻☺️👉🏻

[@jeremypark254]

brand is just a man...God says the wisdom of man is foolishness to God. if you want truth and freedom from the cosmic emptiness/loneliness of life, seek the person who said He was the truth, the way and the life. kzbin.info/www/bejne/on-2mKmIjdWnetU

[@heycakesniffer]

Gosh I love him, and also very aware that the person who has the luxury of 30 blissful minutes of quiet chair watching is likely not a parent of young children who no longer nap.

[@brennanyznik9477]

What do I think? Of you Russell? And Eckhart? Not that it even matters what my opinion is, but I honestly think you're wonderful. Both of you. For different reasons. But while love for Tolle is often universal I know you have often been a more controversial figure. So, from my perspective, simply, I think you're a wonderful soul. Wise, honest, authentic, congruent. And I know you've worked damn hard to get to the place you find yourself in now, from which to share insights many of us feel and know, but struggle to articulate. So thank you for what you do and share. It brings me a lot of comfort and fires my own convictions, especially during these last months and year. Keep doing what you're doing. It means more to many of us than you probably realise.

[@jeremypark254]

I was in your shoes 3 years ago. sounds like you are seeking for "greater truth" like I was...most people are trying to fill that cosmic loneliness/emptiness that most feel. you were created in the image of God(body, soul, spirit) and were designed to have an intimate relationship with your creator by being "born again" where God supernaturally changes you and gives you a new heart/desires to live a holy life. the relationship that was severed due to sin is restored, and the spiritual void is filled and you can have lasting peace/joy/love in your life. most people don't want to hear this because they are in darkness and don't want to come into the light and have their evil deeds exposed. you have to be honest with yourself, why will we listen to so many people who claim to have the truth but not the person who said He was the truth, the way and the life. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock

[@jackiefialkowski2892]

Thank you dear Russell, for bringing attention to this wise man/guru. I have read his books, and listened to hours of video. Listening to him is meditative...he is also very funny!!

[@oboobo5829]

That was such a good interview. It saddens me that if i share that video with my loved ones, they would not recognize it's value. I have to resort to learning the lessons myself and exposing them to it through my performance. Through verbal articulation and theatrical timing.

[@vinylninja]

This is probably one of the most helpful clips that I've ever heard on addictions. Thank you !

[@paul_the_merciful]

I appreciate Russell's (massive effort ) making these videos.

[@DrRock2009]

In between stimulus and response is the power of choice. I think I could sit and watch paint dry: now someone might think that would be terribly boring - however, not being terrorised by ‘mind’ is wonderful…

[@noelthomas9290]

Truth is beauty . Love it.

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

Wow, having some issue, got solved in first 30 seconds “if you fight something you give it energy”

[@Tomokiinlondon]

Love this. Good advice to give your desire a couple of mins before acting on it. Great advice.