The Role of Sex in Consciousness | Eckhart Tolle

[@MatthewLogan777]

This is such a sane perspective on sexuality. I try too much to supress it, and it inevitably backfires. Bringing awareness to the urge and the act seems worth trying. Guilt and shame certainly don't work. They just add fuel to the fire.

[@tangledwebs5673]

I think the other reply is a scammer perpetrating as Eckhart... beware please 🙏

[@V14-h3y]

And if you fall back into it Embrace it Enjoy it Own it 100% Then try again while having fun with it

[@carolinpurayidom4570]

@@learningenglishthroughtran8540 You can accept it without acting on it

[@nimatonthebeat]

You’re absolutely right .. repression never works .

[@SelfSeeker]

Don’t suppress it, channelize it. Pull the creative energy up into your spine through kriya yoga.

[@angelh8262]

If Eckhart did not chose to be a Spiritual teacher he could have been a brilliant comedian 😂 I just love to listen to this man, thank you Lord for Eckhart

[@redragongaming]

@@mavis3916 Bahahaha he is contradicting himself, the job you do can be inspired by your subconscious and brand new ideas, a genius level intellect is what humanity truly is, to think in polarity terms is so petty and small. New ideas from people inspired them to create medicine, engineering, electricity, computers, cars, houses etc. Yes/no, black and white, +- are nothing but choices. Life is not about choice only, there is something in between which is far more valuable, life is colorful in it's aspect. Tolle has problems in it's speech, he's hesitant when he takes pauses between sentences. If he killed his ego then he's made a mistake he has to live with for the rest of his life, ego is there for a reason and each person learns from it, we're not animals stuck between chaos and harmony, we are much much more different. But i am willing to bet that right now Tolle has the biggest ego the world has ever seen and that is a volatile combination that is dangerous for people that are gullible enough to believe in his speeches.

[@redragongaming]

@@mavis3916 Learn to breathe CO2, we are carbon based life forms that have been duped into believing we need Oxygen to survive. Just look at plants, CO2 is what these plants need in order for them to connect to the Source which is our Sun. Tolle won't tell you the whole truth because he doesn't know it. Powerful forces are at play, aliens that have manipulated mankind for thousands of years, not only through education but through different systems of beliefs as well. Humans have been genetically altered in order to develop into multiple nations, then languages were given to us by these ET's that want only to exploit Earth and it's resources, weather they're reptilians or the greys i do not know, but i do sense something is out there that's watching humanity and it ain't friendly. How do you explain that our saints have halos that resemble the Sun behind their heads, that isn't a coincidence my friend, it's what has remained of the truth we once knew. By breathing CO2 we learn to absorb light directly from the Sun, this is our true purpose for which we were born, this is the only way to transcend death itself and be connected permanently with the afterlife, then learn to make a wiser choice in your next life on Earth, find a family that's truly enlightened by the Sun's divine power.

[@easytriops5951]

@@redragongaming I am curious about why you think Tolle has the biggest ego and I would love to hear your reasoning as I don‘t understand your point quite yet.

[@redragongaming]

@@easytriops5951 My point is that consciousness is a lie and what Eckhart is promoting is nothing but a lie twisted to appear as truth. I would advise anyone with no mind to stay away from so called gurus and spiritual teachers. They don't know anything about truth and only speculate about it to appear as special and chosen to share their own ignorance. The ego isn't to be avoided, it's there because it represents the no mind, the darkness is not evil, on the contrary, it is misunderstood. We sleep better in the night, in the day we are dreaming fumbling in the way of speculating about the unknown, yet we already know about the truth, there is no need to speculate and create a whole plethora of so called teachings. The ones that are acknowledging the truth never feel the need to share it. I am already a master, but a master on my own, selfish and i never feel the need to open up the subject of enlightenment which is in itself a lie.

[@milicasekulovic5213]

On ponit!

[@AwakenThyself]

Hes so right. You either lose yourself "out there" seeing someone youre attracted to, or you lose yourself "in your mind"..... this really woke me up.

[@Cheryl_Frazier]

That which makes us unconscious, if we bring awareness to it, can make us conscious. Love that!

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Cheryl How are you doing today?

[@thesoulfulexpat]

sooo good

[@sahiljindal7021]

He has such pure child like aura and at the same time such a clarity of things.

[@lemurianchick]

@@8oulela What's wrong with that?

[@skip741x3]

@@lemurianchick The fellows comment implied no such judgement at all.. interesting that you see it as such...

[@brenop111]

@@mavis3916 calling someone a child can feel negative when used as a synonym for under developed or immature. the comment is speaking of the purity and simplicity of his ideas

[@vijayvijay4123]

​@@brenop111childish is negative and childlike is positive

[@BillieChristine-d5c]

In many religions to become like a child is to receive the kingdom of heaven. We are meant to go back to our innocence to be awakened spiritually. The comment was positive.

[@yurirangel6597]

Very good talk. I would complement it by saying that awareness is powerful cause it gives you more choice on how you want to act. When we indulge in our physical pleasures with awareness, we have more choice on how we would like to experience things, whereas when we indulge them unconsciously and compulsively, we're letting our physical impulses dominate us. Most of all, whoever is fighting against any impulsive behavior, please, look for a therapist, and understand the underlying emotional need that is driving you towards impulse and addiction. Sometimes we're numbing ourselves cause we don't know how to deal with our fear, anger, sadness and all that stuff. Find ways to soothe yourself and cultivate positive and fulfilling relationships so you can endure hard times without falling into such traps. That's what I'm doing, I've sought help and it's definitely made a difference. Every day I learn a bit more.

[@burnalog7861]

If you go deeper you realize that choice, or free will, is an illusion. Every new event has a billion reasons. Just watch it unfolding effortlessly and keep the "I" out of it. Tune into the flow and let the flow take you and everything is suddenly perfect as it's the only way, there is no alternative to whatever is. If you fully understand that you simply accept that and no decision making is needed. Finally you are home and peace is all there is.

[@thesoulfulexpat]

soo good. thanks for this.

[@PABWECG]

Thank you for your comment. It's very helpful to me.

[@thepolloelectrico1117]

I loved this because as he says almost at the end, "whatever the impulse is", this can be applicable to most anything in life.

[@abbyereid8761]

Awareness is such a beautiful thing!

[@happymirabella9741]

SUCH LUCK yeah

[@levmoses742]

❤️

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

Awareness is not a thing ;) All things exists in, as, and are perceived "by" Awareness. You Are This Awareness..

[@burnalog7861]

Awareness is no thing or experience. Awareness can't be seen or known. When all you are is awareness you are home. And you always are - you just don't see it because you are in love with all these beautiful things appearing within you.

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

@@burnalog7861 This

[@zaringonda6068]

What a beautiful and humorous way to address a dicey topic!!

[@bobby3787]

May be Spicy.

[@SIEBEGORMEN]

He has a very sincere way about him..

[@blucat4]

I am finding this so true with a big problem I have now, overeating. And I realised that if I become aware I can't overeat because I'm stuffed and it feels uncomfortable, I can only overeat while unconscious. So important, so simple. Tell everyone! :-)

[@marco.at.youtube]

Thanks for sharing!

[@frankiefranfraser]

Fasting helps me too 😁😍💖

[@blucat4]

@@frankiefranfraser I can't do it! I have done 7 days a few times, and 8 weeks once (juice fast), but now I can't get past the detox. Any tips for staying on it through the hard part?

[@frankiefranfraser]

@@blucat4 A few years ago I found a funny man yelling at "fattys" on KZbin and talking about the "snake diet". He spoke about a concoction he called "snake juice" i saw another man on KZbin call it "keto water". I have recently been fasting during Ramadan and have shown myself I can fast. I decided to find the funny man on KZbin again, I then made the "snake juice". I did 43 hours Sunday- Monday then I was going to 48 hours. However last night I did eat a few dates and a little bit of brocoli and carrots and had a few grapes. There is a diet from the guy that did 5:2. Doing the "800 fast" diet it is called.m that. So the calories I had last night was way under that. So technically I haven't wronged. I haven't eaten today but I am drinking the snake juice. Yesterday and Monday I didn't drink the snake juice until about 8:30. Monday i was waiting for the ingredients and yesterday the taste put me off it. I added a bit extra water to it and it tastes so much better. Really does feel like you're drinking milk. I find not eating at all helps me rather than thinking what shall I eat? Trying to plan healthy meals then slipping up. Not eating means not thinking about food. Focusing on not eating. FASTING!! When you do break the fast for a meal before fasting again, make it low carb and plenty of vegetables. I have actually been having a bit of fruit with my meals too. After 2 or 3 weeks I may add in some porridge every other day too. But my focus is FASTING!! Not losing weight. Not "what shall I eat?" Or "what can I eat?" But FASTING!! The snake juice really helps with the fasting. Water fasts make you wash away the electrolytes. Learnt that from the funny crazy man on KZbin. I think his name is Cole Robinson 🤔 He starts each video "hey fatty!" 🤣🤣😂😂 Shakes you up and gets you listening 🤣😂😁 Well done on 7 days fasting 👏 👍 😁 the most I have done is 48 hours. 8 weeks on juice is impressive too!! You probably know all about diets and insulin spiking making you hungry and eating making you hungry! I find fasting is being amazing for me at the moment. I am enjoying it a lot. I feel a bit brain foggy but once my body gets used to the change, I will feel much better. I am so determined to be so careful with what I put in my body now but I am also determined to as much fasting as possible 😁💖

[@frankiefranfraser]

@@blucat4 What is the detox and what is the hard part? When you eat, make it healthy and low carb. I have never done 7 days, lol! Just got to know that the hard part won't last. I am guessing I haven't got to the hard part yet? 🤔😂🤣🤦‍♀️ I read a book last year called "why we eat too much" it was great but following it was too difficult and just made me fatter but it was fascinating. I also read a book a book called "brain over binge" WOW! That helped me so much too! 😊😁💖💖💖

[@ravivaradhan4956]

Building awareness is long and hard work. We are bound to fail numerous times. Failure notwithstanding, keep building awareness. The effort to stay rooted in awareness in the midst of a powerful surge of biological instinct is its own reward.

[@defender7624]

You’re not lying! I’ve been meditating for four years daily and I’m just now feeling good results. I feel almost to aware if that makes sense? I seem to notice a lot of uncomfortable feelings, thoughts, etc. I just watch them for the most part but it seems as if that’s all there is sometimes for hours and sometimes days. 🙏🏼

[@stfon5]

He said long & hard.... 😂

[@TaxemicFanatic]

Awareness is not built. For you to even make this statement Awareness must already be present. Failure is a thought, appearing in Awareness. Objective experience simply appears to eclipse what already is naturally present at all times.

[@defender7624]

@@TaxemicFanatic This stuffs too confusing for me to understand. I’ll just keep meditating, accepting what is and living in the moment. Chasing enlightenment is exhausting sometimes. ✌🏼

[@defender7624]

@@stfon5 🤣

[@Engji]

I went last week to a Vipassana retreat where we practiced mindfulness 24/7 and it blew my mind!! I always thought I was mindful, but as it seemed there were so many moments during the day in which I was in full autopilot mode, trapped in the tornado of urges, thoughts, and mind. I started to make small baby steps with bringing consciousness to my daily activities. It still feels new and challenging, but only because I haven't practiced it this consciously before. It really was a life-changing experience.

[@jeetdasgupta123]

My first vipassana experience was 2019 , 2nd time 2022 , but i guess consistency is the key for me. Unless I practice everyday it's not going to truly show it's presence.

[@destinationterranova7238]

This meditation practice shattered my mind in 2019. Became mindless and started navigating reality with consciousness. A pivotal point of my journey. 🙏

[@Iamtrewlove]

Vipassana is super powerful I had the same realizations. need another week!

[@nilesh3715]

Please explain baby little steps if you could

[@MarkWalmsley]

Any examples?

[@skip741x3]

Eckhart describes this process of resting in awareness while impulses arise so beautifully and clearly... this is turning an addiction into "Grist for the mill"" of awakening as ram dass used to say...

[@kathrynphillips3710]

Love how Eckhart uses humour and laughter to always bring lightness to everyday subject matters of life 💗🙏💗

[@nikkitytom]

"Who would engage in that absurd act ...?" So wise and so witty 🤗

[@cbarnette56]

lol

[@arunp5987]

Everything starts with desire : Spiritual masters have said : With simple desire , you will create your whole new world and you will think it is real, and when it crumbles you will have great sorrow and sadness in your life. So in essence, conscious living is the best strategy. ( but it will take some efforts and regular practice to become aware about what we do in our daily life)

[@joanmarietsultrimparkin1821]

Yes.sexuality is intense charisma desire and blind. Tantra. Observer at any stage

[@burnalog7861]

Nothing wrong with desire as long you are aware that it will come and go within you.

[@redragongaming]

Conscious is LIFE while unconscious means DEATH, polarity, good and bad, what about the subconscious which brings a human being to a peak of intelligence. No one talks about that or if they do it's only speculative and mind puzzling. That's because the human ego cannot deal with the power of innovation, creativity, fresh new ideas which come from the subconscious as if there's something more about the human beings.

[@anandakumarsanthinathan4740]

Beautiful, Eckhart. I used to check my WhatsApp messages, emails, LinkedIn feed many, many times a day. Every few minutes, I would say. I have been watching your videos regularly and there is a certain awareness that has set in. I still see myself getting into social media, but then, there is presence in me as I write my comments or post my thoughts. Also, there are times when I am aware enough to tell myself, 'No, I don't think this is the time to watch a KZbin video. We need to get that job done by the evening'. Thank you, Eckhart. 🙏🙏

[@sunsioux444]

this awareness and realization come from your own soul not from Tolle

[@anandakumarsanthinathan4740]

@@sunsioux444 yes. Yet I am thankful to Tolle for the pointers and directions. 🙏🙏

[@voyance4elle]

thank you so much for sharing your perspective :)

[@anandakumarsanthinathan4740]

@@voyance4elle 🙏🙏

[@b.lukito6063]

I hv the same problem 😥

[@mgsBicycleO9]

This is a very mature way to deal with sexuality... not denying it, just being with it and having the choice whether to act on it or not.

[@AnicPrabhu]

This is probably the best psychotherapy for Addiction or any OCD Behaviour...

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

What a very charming and humble man.

[@factfulness-perleth7764]

I like his honesty. Thats a rare thing I would like to be more of frequent and allowed among people.

[@joanaasinor5462]

Feelings/ Urges/ Addictions are visitors; they come and go. You can consciously enjoy them(if they're good) or tolerate them(if they're bad). There's no need to fight them because they'll eventually leave.

[@burnalog7861]

Correct

[@zentex8877]

Right. And if they’re bad enough for you they’ll eventually leave you dead, destroyed or miserable. Sorry, but I have issues with the idea that we can separate ourselves from ourselves and be just the observer. Thus done, you have mentally separated yourself from yourself and now are two conceptual things. How can this lead to oneness?

[@burnalog7861]

@@zentex8877 Just wrote about 300 words and lost it lol. Everything is conceptual including the idea of "yourself" until you catch yourself in the act of conceptualizing yourself. Thats the best I can come up with in this conceptualized exchange. But these methods work. They are thousands of years old. They wouldn't have survived otherwise. But its easier to trust them or do them if you let a guru guide you. When you are ready the right guru or teacher will come. Just hang in there and stop thinking about it. Just do the work.

[@kristinheartknaan]

@@zentex8877 the experience of oneness in my experience is simply experiencing the peace that passeth understanding. In that state of peace is the experienceing of that indivisible oneness that IS.

[@mavis3916]

Many peeple have bad habits, addictions all their lives,, so

[@defaultytuser]

Hahahaha "let's see if I can remember". Mischievous ! I admire his enlightenment so much that I often forget he's flesh and bones just like the rest of us. And then he pulls that one! Gotta love Eckhart

[@romeowandrainbow1040]

He’s better at comedy than most comedians

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Alan Watts is also such a comedian lol

[@11Garrett11]

@@larsonfamilyhouse Watts is pretentious & condescending

[@19grand]

The crowd is wild.

[@skycat777u.k5]

@@19grand I know😁life n soul right !

[@angtang01]

@@11Garrett11 hes just british lol

[@shanthinisubramaniam6003]

True. Bringing awareness to the urge creates a choice whether you want to consciously indulge in it or not.

[@kathrynjones6328]

I was wondering why hardly anyone talks about sexuality in a spiritual context. I’d like to hear more from him about this.

[@MultiEllen12]

Western culture rarely does, Eastern culture does for sure. Lots to learn from others!

[@cbarnette56]

I agree!

[@kickinghorse2405]

"Well, let's see if I can remember." Humor heals. :)

[@shanindtheeed]

that was funny

[@SIEBEGORMEN]

He’s so funny and clear with this

[@FootballFanLeanne]

His little chuckle always makes me smile.

[@fannylaplante2902]

Lolll… 😂 I did listen it 3-4 times …

[@aranislandgirl6009]

He was saying this at same moment I was reading this comment✨

[@gavinspeaks]

*6 ways to heal and improve your life:* 1. Put God / The Most High / Universe First 2. Let go of EGO (Edging God Out) 3. Live in the present 4. Do good unto others as wish done onto you (The Golden Rule) 5. Surround yourself with the environments that manufacturer success 6. Create harmony within through healing so you can create it in the world without ~Much Love from a Law of Attraction KZbinr💜

[@zaringonda6068]

Thanks🌹

[@johngreen4683]

@@markartist8646 agree Mark, its a cruel scam driven by self serving egoistic people with far to little conscience

[@pulujohanna91]

@@markartist8646 Well, do you know what you attract when in councesness/awareness state? If you have a twin flame, you attract him/her to you. It's like, you attract you to you... Or that intense peace and bliss. Any energy you are in, universe gives you exactly that. If you feel you are the love itself, you attract that. If you wait something, you attract more waiting. So, i wouldnt say everything is egoistic.

[@CosmicDance411]

Having recently celebrated by 77th Solar Return, life has taught me well. Eckhart Tolle, his guidance, wisdom and knowing, has been instrumental in my Mind-Body-Spiritual growth. Never have I or will I repress my sexuality. It completes the divine feminine in me. Heed and apply Tolle's messages. When we do we, miracles happen. *Namaste*

[@SKBhatt-nf8jh]

Namaste

[@monicagentile8766]

Tantric methods involve much more than just observing and be aware. There is a whole knowledge of energies functioning in the body, and how to use them.

[@christinagoltare6650]

Are there any particular materials for research that you can reference for someone new to the concept of Tantra?

[@milicskrstic2504]

This is the first time I am listening to him and this guy has something about him, he looks so sweet and lovely I just want to hug him and watch him smile *not in a creepy way 😅

[@_chinmoku]

His sense of humor is always so refreshing

[@yukio_saito]

4:21 "And that's where the song implies I can't get no satisfaction." Although being a long-time fan of the Rolling Stones, I didn't realize that "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" is "the song of ego" until reading the book "A New Earth." But the song shows how ego works and how "useless information" like advertisement stimulates ego.

[@Isha6836]

Thank you, Eckhart for the teachings and guidance! With you on the path!

[@rawadsheikh476]

Love the humor sense of eckhart he is such beautiful soul 😊

[@Raymondgogolf]

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[@thedenshawdiaries5476]

Listen to your somatic response to the urge. Have compassion for ourselves. Thanks 🙏

[@claudelebel49]

this approach can also inform our way of dealing with anxiety ... with or without awareness.

[@tanyaych5977]

it talks about anything and everything indeed

[@jacobsolace177]

Total Enlightenment NOW!: The complete and utter end of fear, anxiety, sorrow, despair, loneliness, shame, guilt, confusion, addictions, and all other mental afflictions/disturbances, is the beginning of True Love, Peace, Happiness, Creativity, and Clarity, in each and every moment of daily life, 24/7, once and for all, now forever.

[@jacobsolace177]

The good news is it doesn't take time. It has nothing whatsoever to do with time, effort, or choice. It occurs faster than the speed of light. The children are ready to be set Totally Free at the earliest age so they don't waste their entire lives with any mental disturbances.

[@jacobsolace177]

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[@musicteacher1140]

Absorbing so much wisdom from you, Eckhart!

[@berr-energyinfo6797]

More wisdom in a few minutes Talk, than in hundrets of books about tantra. I Love him😍

[@Daniel_jackson22]

Never,even in wildest dream, could've imagined ECKHART sir ,talking abt this. Yeah, so,in life anything is possible.

[@Pikelbol]

Hahahahha😂 thank you to who asked the question

[@youarelife3437]

Why not? He has talked about it before. And he's not the usual spiritual teacher that teaches from a religious book of rules.

[@michaelmcclure3383]

He spent several years with Barry Long in the UK.. You know the 'tantric master' haha. I was once present in the room when this fellow announced he was seeing 5 women at once. This was when he was well into his 60s and the woman were in their 30s. But anyway, he taught this as part of his teaching. Anyway, pretty much all Eckhart is saying in this video is what Barry Long said.. I don't know if he practiced it when he was with Barry Long or later, but obviously he practiced it.

[@zaringonda6068]

It was about time someone asked this question and we had Eckhart's wisdom on it.

[@8oulela]

And that’s what really happens… Rituals after rituals after rituals🙈 and still people look up to people who would say they know things. If you actually listen to him, for me it‘s only ego. The thing he says „we“ don‘t want… -.- Soon it‘s over though, with all of this💩

[@markthornton4202]

Awareness v impulse. The lesson for today 🙏🏻

[@shizzle1903]

69th like. I Had to.

[@banderas2000]

@@shizzle1903 lol

[@naturallybecoming831]

This was very helpful because I used to feel shame or not good enough but now this brings me peace and understanding.. I also think this awareness has been helpful to observe negative thoughts and emotions instead of reacting to it

[@Paul-dw2cl]

I wish the people who run this KZbin channel could include the day & year of the videos

[@ExecutiveCounsel]

based on how Eckhart looks I'd say this is the early to mid 2000s

[@obscurum6]

They do list the date it is uploaded.

[@agyos]

@@ExecutiveCounsel Thank you!

[@blucat4]

@@obscurum6 They used to but I can't see it anymore, it's not on this video for me anyway.

[@philipkendall]

I was just looking for the date on this and thinking I wished they would too

[@alant9113]

As the impulse that has the greatest pull on humanity, it is thus also the one that can bring the most consciousness to humanity. It is time all enlightened teachers share this truth freely, people are ready for it, the time is now brother Eckhart.

[@rogerlin9602]

When you find yourself pulled into unconsciousness, use it as opportunity to exercise your consciousness. Don't push it down. Meeting it in awareness, then dark clouds come and dissipate. Thanks Eckhart. 🐥🛶🌋🎯🛴🐛🍦🏞

[@nand3kudasai]

Ive been practicing this from his book and other similar teachings (including but not limited to tantra) , and i found that when you meet unconsciousness (addictions, reactions,etc) with consciousness that's when learning and a big shift happens inside.

[@ngreat4390]

Yes, that seems to be the way to express it ...a pulling in to the unconscious. The Apostle Paul says we have the power to arrest and take every thought captive and cast down imagination exalting itself against the knowledge of God. Sounds all theological until you pop it with the needle of consciousness. Simply put, if it's trying to entice you away from awareness to another place in time where pleasure may be had then you need to arrest it and bring it under subjection to awareness within.

[@suleelabarclay3159]

Thank you for reminding us that Cycles of energy come and go in the body - subside and build etc. Yes awareness is always the key aye!

[@gunsnderrickroses2777]

So funny so enlightening I wish the world were full of Eckhart Tolle's. You give me so much inspiration and motivation to carry your work and life story forward in the way I hope to live my life. So thankful for you Eckhart!

[@Shelly825]

Good afternoon everyone 😊

[@lingeshsawanth253]

Simple n clear explanation Neither dislike/resist nor like/crave for it, just be AWARE of the process/activity.... that's all, it makes us know that we are ever FREE from all kinds of so called compulsions. It's not actions but 'likes and dislikes' which create 'karma', so the Drama continues...

[@pbeapbea5206]

This explanation is very beautiful and practical. When he applies it to eating the chocolate cake and becoming AWARE, letting the urge to eat it dissolve away .... Just love that. Going to try that today!

[@Cheryl_Frazier]

What usually brings you to the unconscious, use it as awareness practice! Gold

[@dan-andreivasilescu228]

"Taming" sexuality through presence is rewarding :) and its fire no longer burns unconsciously

[@josephabiebl9134]

I like this definition of Tantra as taking something that usually brings you into unconsciousness and using it in the opposite way, to bring awareness to it and raise your consciousness. Interestingly, I have found myself sometimes using practices that "should actually bring me into consciousness" in the opposite way to numb myself down (e.g. physical yoga asanas, meditation) - one might say I didn't "do it right" then, there is truth in that I guess. For me it shows that ANYTHING can be used in both ways, either to raise consciousness and awareness or to distract and numb down - may it be something usually considered spiritual or trivial.I believe this is about conscious intention. Thank you for the video!

[@loveisfreedom777]

What a great insight!!!

[@elgebarstar5275]

I am not in a position to give advice, but I can say what I have learned about tantra from the practice and advice of some tantric masters. Tantra has nothing to do with this western definition. Tantra is the method or technique in translation. It refers to certain methods of worshiping some devas, for example Dasa Mahavidya, or Kalachakra tantra in Buddhism. In Vijnana Bhairava Tantra there are some techniques similar to the method suggested by Eckhart. He intuited this through personal experience, but the ultimate goal in tantra is unification with the devas you worship. The great tantric masters became one with the god/goddess who was a certain aspect of Visnu or Shiva. In the presence of such people there are enormous energies, if it is sensitive you feel overwhelmed and often it also awakens in you great potential energies or purifies energy channels. This only by mere presence, purifies places, people and animals. I was lucky enough to meet two tantric masters, luckily there are such people. Look for someone authorized who can initiate you into tantra and practice what he tells you. Tantric practice transforms the person beyond their mental understanding. For this reason, it is little understood and practiced in the West, because the Western man always wants to understand and conceptualize. But the mind will never be able to understand. How God works is beyond our mental understanding. Otherwise, they talk and talk and regardless of the words used, Western society is still materialistic and aggressive. On the other hand, in the east man is simpler and listen to his master with humility. Thus he transcends the trap of remaining in concepts and ideologies. I'm not in a position to teach anyone, I'm only saying what I know for sure works, proven by my limited experience but also by the experience of others.

[@josephabiebl9134]

@@elgebarstar5275 thanks for sharing. I'm happy for you that you met those masters. All the best!

[@positivelastaction3957]

Watching this makes me feel better about what happened earlier today.

[@Artiste-Alchemist]

Yes, I strongly believe in the practice of Taoism and Tantra. It can bring on altered states and be extremely healing. Actually he doesn't know a lot about it. It's very good for both male and female. They still know very little about the female ejaculation. This releases so much pent up emotion-its very healing. It stirs the emotions and can bring one to tears, also for emotional release. Circulating energies with the use of what's known as the Microcosmic Orbit meditation is central to this practice.

[@MiriamGarcia-gv1gh]

Thank you for sharing. Do you recommend any reads that will help us understand deeper?

[@annademirchyan9860]

Please share any readings or videos on this!

[@birthundisturbedandchildun3210]

@@annademirchyan9860 Look up Kim Anami

[@jbrock8129]

I had to ditch Kim Anami when she went on her body-shaming, fatphobic rant years ago. (I wonder if she’s taken that blog post down. It didn’t paint her in a good light.) She is not coming from a space of love or spiritual wisdom from what I can see. I glanced through her site a year or so ago, hoping she might have grown and evolved, but I see she’s still pushing a very limited view of sexuality and spirituality (and beauty). I appreciate her aesthetic sense, and I’m glad she’s guiding people toward sacred sexuality, but she seems to be missing the core of it all, which is love and acceptance. I wish she could get below the surface level and really release into the full beauty of limitless being.

[@nmendez14]

More on this, please?

[@rachelvillanueva3398]

These teachings are so incredible for humanity at large

[@sunitagupta3078]

Thanks for addressing this complex issue in such a simple way. So honest & so genuine

[@msuniverse1663]

Awareness is the way to go ❤🙏

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi The Universe 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? You can text me with my gmail on my profile Thanks God bless you….🌹

[@Protesto2012]

Very simple process, bringing awareness. Presently taking steps towards awareness, it is a conscious decision (s). Must have patience with self. Thank you thank you! Living this process now

[@PlantRelated]

This was the answer I needed. Thank you. Thank you guides for bringing me here through a dream and vision. 🕊

[@abhishekghosh4384]

Can you please share how exactly they brought you here through dream and vision?

[@jamiepoist3492]

ALLways appreciate Mr. E.T.’s insights. This really helps give me a practice to observe these impulses, particularly here in 2022 as sexualization continues to ‘grow’/‘evolve’ - its like technology how quickly ‘norms’ seem to be changing 🤷 One&MuchLove 💜🙏✨♾

[@teekalsang]

Yes indeed ALLways appreciate Mr.E.T's 👽 insights .... It seems Yoda was a real character in a medieval time as a wise or mystic , I saw a pic recently with ancient scripts and the drawing looked same like Yoda .... I want to believe Tolle is Yoda ... Btw I share birthday with Tolle

[@ellencox7168]

Such a great way to get this clear and present message 🤗💕❤️

[@banderas2000]

I like how this can be attributed to other addictions. Thankfully i overcame alcoholism. But other things like scratchers and lotto tickets. I bought a few before and won some money. I quickly started buying more and it was almost a fix to hopefully win. So i decided to stop that. Awareness. Thanks Eckhart

[@jeannedavis6593]

What a lovely being you are, Eckhart. Thank you for explaining this so beautifully. I can attest to what you said about making the shift from unconsciousness to consciousness when trying to change a behavior that feels addictive. I received this very advice from my guides through meditation and have been able to lose considerable weight through this practice. I ask for help with it every morning and it has transformed my relationship with food, bringing it into balance. ❤️💫🌻

[@lynnolive3414]

You are rely getting a go at all the women in ur audience . U made the topic so easy to listen to you .

[@lynnolive3414]

@Whatsapp①③①④⑦④⑧⑨②⑨⓪ no I was rely laughing too and the women were rely laughing to cuz he made it so easy

[@lynnolive3414]

He sure did 😊

[@erinmoline5698]

When Eckart laughs, an angel gets its wings. One of my top 10 favorite things in this life 😊

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Erin 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? You can text me with my gmail on my profile Thanks God bless you….🌹

[@michaelthompson6080]

I honor my sensual side and let my down-to-earth nature guide me.

[@fannylaplante2902]

Me too! I’ve never been concerned about it, worried etc ! I go with the natural flow of my sensuality ! I agree, simply embrace and even honored our humain nature ☺️✨🪴

[@isabelablackdancer]

This reminds me of Aleister Crowley’s book Diary of a Drug Fiend, which is essentially about being aware of drug use in order to break addiction. So cool.

[@BillLarkinmusic]

Amazing and informative. Nice touch of humor too!

[@keithdavis6852]

Love this guy. A very soothing voice. With great pauses and expressions. Great lectures Eckhart😊

[@PeterCrooks-ss4vs]

You are energy, and energy cannot be created or destroyed. Energy just changes form.

[@K3uzz]

We are all judges and victims of the judgement!

[@JFairhart]

Last night in my dream I was compulsively eating and I felt the craving in control of me. I had just lost 45 pounds over only a few months and have continued to have cravings. Then, this morning this video randomly appeared. These algorithms are really good. 😁

[@oliver4883]

Lieber Eckhart. Nur wahrzunehmen im eigenen Raum, ist Menschen nur möglich, wenn ihr Nervensystem durch ein frühes Bindungs/Entwicklungstrauma nicht "verkleinert" wurde. Ich schätze sehr deine Vorträge, doch hat es mich einige Zeit gekostet, bis ich verstanden habe, dass dieses "nur wahrnehmen, weder unterdrücken noch ausagieren von Gefühlen, Impulsen etc." mir leichter fällt, wenn ich reguliert bin in meinem System. Das war der "Missing Link", daran arbeite ich gerade, ganz basal und auf biologisch-psychologischer Ebene. Erst Traumaarbeit/Integration, dann spirituelle Praxis/Einsichten.

[@kimsellers4137]

Yes, thank you.

[@andrewiahodgson6066]

God, you bring me peace, I love you so much

[@Hummingbird25]

He’s so funny, insightful, and genuine

[@harmonybykarate1]

Truth of deeply feeling what we feel and observing what we feel bring such divine awareness. Love his thoughts.

[@maggieo6672]

Thank you, Ekhart, I appreciate your insights + illustrations that hit home. You are an excellent instructor, we are grateful for you. ❤️🙂

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Maggie 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? You can text me with my gmail on my profile Thanks God bless you….🌹

[@jasminkoch8335]

i am astonished how easyly you explain it..its wunderbar..lets watch our needs with awareness..slowly slowly

[@sufyansheikh5103]

Unconsciousness is so deep, it take over most of the time

[@SonomaTarot]

How fun to see the teacher blush. "It's a very strong pull." LOL he is so cute.

[@ravishing4533]

In my humble estimation/experience. ANY behavior that's perceived as a need can easily become an addiction....

[@amnajaved6894]

Soooo breathing?

[@Alnivol666]

@@amnajaved6894 Well...we are all addicted to breathing.

[@khalidh3091]

Very interesting I have been trying to use awareness to manage my tics, these are urges to do periodic movements like moving my neck, my arms, blinking etc., Eckhart gives good indication to lessen this addiction. PS : After reading some answers here, yes accepting your tics is key to leave peacefully with them, I believe you can never stop them totally, they are like a part of your identity.

[@youareprecious9108]

Low doses of psilocybin might be helpful as well.

[@exDamascus]

Tried taking a magnesium supplement? You may have a magnesium deficiency - could be as simple as that.

[@fabplays6559]

@@exDamascus Or they could have Tourette's of course.

[@UltraMegaFail]

Bless you my guy, you have already over come it.

[@BlueSky144]

The Medical Medium has books and podcasts where he addresses ticks and spasms. He like Eckhart Tolle, are heaven sent.

[@Mauamone]

5:40 wow okay this sounds like it may be applicable to suicidal thoughts as I know them. The way he describes 'being unconscious' in the face of whichever impulse draws you in, just being with it without engaging in it to take its force. Makes a lot of sense to me.

[@mimiseton]

PS - Thanks so much, Eckhart, for the suggestion to use the impulse to overeat as Tantra, too! I'm going to try that.

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Mimi Seton 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? You can text me with my gmail on my profile Thanks God bless you….🌹

[@Sammasambuddha]

Someone missed the opportunity to become a great stand up act! Instead, does it sitting down. Eckhart even hits the Roman Catholic church @8:25 ! Perfect.

[@kathyjacobson1819]

Eckhart your explanations are very interesting, helpful, informative and the comical parts make them all so entertaining for us to listen.

[@norbertbrinkmann1966]

Very good, never put sexuality down, but awareness with Tantra is like a beautiful flower that makes you feel your partner much deeper with love ❤️ 🦉👋👍

[@VladicaDjordjevic]

Awareness is a wonderful journey!

[@ИринаТуктамышева-з1й]

Dear Eckhart, thank you so much !

[@Auntkekebaby]

"Well, let's see if I can remember." lol Same.

[@elartedeserhumanos]

Sexuality is a SACRED human-divine practice

[@kris4117]

Book on Conscious eating he quoted: Intuitive Eating

[@mauijames37]

I search many books. I believe Eckhart was referring to: Eat to Love by Jenna Hollenstein. It seems to be inline with what he was talking about.

[@ryanramkissoon1630]

He just described me. He is right. I also realised it makes u unconscious. Awakening has begun❤

[@maxamillion6958]

"Awareness is the answer!"

[@mame1960]

And we are that, awareness is our true nature only covered by thoughts, feelings, perception etc.. Letting go of this impermanent things will led as to home.

[@akashicturtle1827]

I like this explanation. I practice Theravada Buddhism, but too often imho Theravada teachers jump to talking about cultivating disgust for the body as a way of eliminating lust (asubha practice) - asubha is a technique that works for very advanced practitioners, but it's not ideal for most ppl.

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

That's sad. I am _very surprised and displeased_ to read that any teachers, especially those who allege to be "spiritual" encourage others to develop and practice unhealthy disorder and psychological complex such as _"cultivating disgust for the body". 🤯 *That is so dangerous, and such disrespect-- to Self, to Humanity **_and_** to GOD.* 😡

[@akashicturtle1827]

@@BL3SSed-Bliss Asubha, when properly cultivated, is about seeing the body for what it really is - just a blob of bones and guts, subject to decay and death. There is nothing beautiful there, so there is nothing to lust over. The problem is that you need to make sure this practice doesn't fuel aversion. It really requires a mental discipline that few ppl have.

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

@@akashicturtle1827 Every single thing in this universe is subject to decay and death, at all times simultaneously living and dying, thriving and rotting, beautiful and disgusting. It's all for good reason, and is to be cherished. That differs from lust. I can go deeper, but won't here. I do truly appreciate that you shared with me what you're learning, despite how I feel about it. *I am grateful, very thankful, pleased, and blessed that I can and do truly appreciate, respect, honor, cherish, LOVE, and ENJOY ALL aspects of LIFE. It **_is_** a GIFT.* I do wish for you the same. 🙏🏽

[@gyunge3617]

@@BL3SSed-Bliss I can't agree with you more. All is perfect. Nothing is a mistake.

[@anoridinaryhumanbeing70]

just slow down. That's the trick. Slow down. Become watchful of the process. It'll drop. Whatever the impulsive action be.

[@Neeshad22]

Simple. Thanks for sharing.

[@emilyzena7070]

I just love old Eckhart.

[@helloeveryone9643]

If you are open minded and spiritual I highly suggest you to read autobiography of a yogi, it’s a life creating energy and should be used only to create life. The more you use it for pleasure the less your awareness will be.

[@amnajaved6894]

@Mr Do! Thank you for saying that

[@easytriops5951]

I figured throughout this video that I am already doing it, I just was never aware of it. I wasn‘t aware of being aware 😄 The key takeaway from this video for me is the awareness of awareness and as all understanding of spirituality implies, letting states, actions and objects in the world and of the mind, and in this case, urges, come and and go naturally like the ebb and flow of life, like Wu Wei; Not forcing, and letting be.