How to Avoid Getting Lost in Suffering

[@goddesslyn1884]

I love the way the way that young man was able to to express himself so openly and honestly. Very aware of himself.

[@mufcofflclal7814]

He is so well spoken and self-aware that it genuinely brought a tear to my eye. Verbalized my exact feelings/thoughts way better than I can.

[@MultiAlex786]

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[@Peaword]

My m

[@marc-antoineaubin2032]

Exactly, i was very impressed by him 😮

[@dogsquadindia]

Peope don't see it this way when women discuss their feelings at length. They stop listening and say she's "just talking about herself" Good for this man that he can discuss it openly. Let's listen to everyone

[@johnrichards6080]

There's something beautiful about this guy presenting his vulnerability so openly and honestly in such a public forum. Not sure why this would be beautiful, but there it is.

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

I'm sorry you don't see it.....but as Echart says....that's ok.

[@jonashjerpe7421]

Yes the young man was very open and honest which is indeed beautiful! Thanks for your lovely comment

[@mindasriver8408]

Because he was real.

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

CreationKing he is also gifted with public speaking... concise, well chosen words. Got to the heart of his question. Yes, honesty isn't found much these days.

[@otterrivers3765]

It's beautiful because it's real. He's telling the truth without concern for what effect it has. We know intuitively that truth is beauty no matter what the truth is.

[@catmando4448]

"Depression as trapped energy which can be transmuted into fuel for presence". I love how he reframes negatives into positives.

[@baru612]

And how is it come exactly?

[@catmando4448]

@@baru612 Depression s a form of suffering. He says sufferring is one of the ways that we come to be present in life. In this way depression would be changed into presence.

[@pruray]

Hearing Eckhart's voice makes me happy and peaceful. His kindness, his warmth and kind voice is where I feel at home. Thank you Eckhart. So pure.

[@rickypeggy-suejones7899]

Prudence Ray I hear you

[@jackie6013]

I have his audible book " the journey into yourself". I listen to him every night its so good.

[@lenas6479]

You've got it exactly. Thank you. (Those "get rich" ads are jarring though 🙄 Eckhart has no control of this I know.)

[@mindsigh4]

@@lenas6479 yeah, like if the techniques they're selling can make anyone rich, why do they want my money?

[@isabellabuckley7999]

Dear Elkhart, Although I am 86, I feel when I listen to you like a small child. You are timeless, your voice, your appearance , your “ method” It as if you are an old wise owl, and you have experienced life, therefore can understand others.

[@TheDreamLovers1]

Wonderful. Smiles.

[@iamspiritualtechnique4177]

U still here?

[@Deleted11100]

This is beautiful to read, as a young man of 24. It is so reassuring to see someone nearly 4 times my age come out with such an honest and open minded statement. I hope you are doing okay in life, god bless you madam.

[@talldarkshark8012]

For people scrolling through the comments. Have an excellent day! Hope things get better.

[@fry5544]

💛 Thank you. 💛

[@goamgoam]

: ) You too : )

[@SiddharthKulkarniN]

I wish I could post gratitude anonymously.

[@YesAvacan]

Things are perfect as they are ❤️

[@shivamkumar-sc3pr]

Thanks a lot

[@amandagarcia6320]

I just love the man asking Eckhart the question about "suffering"..... he seems like such a beautiful soul with such a precious, gentle, and gracious Spirit:-) I pray that he receives relief from the intermittent pain he is experiencing.

[@AuthenticSelfGrowth]

Suffering for some people can be their greatest gift. It can bestow them with a deep strength. But many people do get stuck here. If you can move through the other side can be glorious 🙏🏼👌🏼

[@jamesryan6224]

After a loss or fail, we must not stop and stagnate, we must keep moving forward.

[@karenkasteler942]

So true...I am using my drama with my troubled son to gain strength....as much as he tries to pull me down with him. I REFUSE...I think he got tired of tbe challenge.....we no longer talk. THANK YOU MR. TOLLE!

[@originalnormie]

@@karenkasteler942 i didnt get you,,

[@mindblowing7255]

Suffering is also a diagnosis of a savage blood cancer where their is no chance of me moving through the suffering and pain. Their is so much fear, am I going to be a lost ghost or what am I going to comeback as. When you learn of your imminent death mental pain arises instantly, especially fear. So I don't know how much of a gift I have been given, and I don't know how to turn this incredible suffering of imminent painful death into a chance of enlightenment..

[@wearejungians]

Gokul Tiwari her son is obviously self destructing and she’s choosing to not let him go down with her. I believe that’s what she was implying

[@braunygirl]

"Carrying the burden of your unhappy self.. And that's what motivates you to awaken." So true, love Eckhart ❤❤❤

[@redwingsfan3621]

9:55

[@lindseyb1445]

Eckhart Tolle has honestly changed my life.. and I almost feel kind of silly with how unconscious I was.. it doesn’t take much to be present.. once you discover how to be in the Now and how to live, it all seems obvious. I’m very grateful.

[@IPoopOnYouEveryLastOneOfYou]

Lindsey Tolle

[@Nolimitcustoms]

Motivation

[@TomPoshea]

me too Lindsey

[@dhambangalore6394]

It’s like getting normal as you were before , this time only with more consciousness or presence or peace within you.

[@TomPoshea]

@@dariusus9870 ?

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

Exactly!!! I have had that kind of depression!! He describes this "feeling" perfectly! Cudos to the young man!!!!

[@MindlessTube]

@movingonandup773 what about just not feeling anything

[@natcat1984]

Same!

[@lamecasuelas2]

I feel the same way and today was exceptionally low

[@LuckyFish3000]

“Carrying the burden of an unhappy self.” I felt that🤞🏾

[@sarahpeslar6779]

"The pain body has the body of feeding through the drama of relationships" - this literally has explained and cleared so much up for me. Thank you!

[@nitromethane421]

My #1 problem

[@angeloiodice9304]

this sweet guy is just great. I used to watch serious spiritual stuff on KZbin and then switch over to comedy for a break but this guy is a good combination. He helps you to understand the ridiculousness of the mind's tricks which are often quite funny. I mean he is serious and funny. He doesn't go out of his way to be funny, but in the due course of explaining very compassionately and teaching students, humor cannot be avoided for him. I really respect and enjoy Eckhart Tolle and very much appreciate his way. It is so amazing the way each enlightened teacher has their own unique pathway. I would love to just follow one but the mind sometimes needs to see the spiritual process working on a variety of levels.

[@kerripotkonen4300]

Indeed

[@richielavery2446]

I love how he essentially describes the practice of meditation without using the word at all.

[@urbansetter1]

I have a pain body and I'm grieving my past presently. I'm going through the dark night of the soul but I'm starting to see the end of the tunnel.

[@Protector0ne]

How is life at the other end of the tunnel?

[@Makeupandmuscles827]

same...whew...this is for our freedom.

[@osse1n]

*Get grounded in the present moment, suffering is time bound. It won't happen over time but practice makes perfect. Take care of yourselves.*

[@nothingnobody910]

Thank you. I'm doing.

[@SelmaPiro]

Actually, a wise man once said, 'Practice makes permanent' - which is evident from the unconscious thinking reinforcing the pain body that Eckhart Tolle describes here. On the other hand, practicing something else can make that permanent over time - new habits and neuropathways. So whatever you practice may not be perfect, or lead to perfection, but it will reinforce whatever you chose to practice - making it long-lasting and difficult to shift! I learnt this from Steps to Knowledge - the book of Inner Knowing.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Together we need eachothers support.

[@nothingnobody910]

: I second that x 90.

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

I'm SO glad I got a follow up comment that made me review this video again!!! It's one I should review over again! I think it's one of the more succinct ones he's done! At least one....on my level 😊

[@pruray]

When you have depression, anxiety, fear, etc, you kind of become numb, you can't feel stuff, esp emotions. You just feel the negative emotions you have got or nothing at all.

[@NichtNameee]

That's depression for you. It eats your entire self

[@mon5845]

Exactly me rn

[@SanKissJuice]

Totally

[@Streamwalker1000]

I liked this mans explanation of his depression and suffering....outstanding.

[@patrickburns4175]

Genuinely original insights has Eckhart...

[@sksbc3895]

I suffered from life-endangering chronic depression my entire life until about 10 years ago. Medications didn't help me at all, they just stopped me from feeling altogether....no way to live life imo. I then decided to try a diet change and began a plant-based diet while eliminating all foods that caused me acidity. Three (anxiety/depression) trigger foods I found were wheat/gluten, dairy, sugar as well as processed foods of all kinds. While on a plant-based diet I check my PH levels daily with PH paper I bought at a health store, to make sure that my PH is around 7.0 at all times. If for some reason my PH level falls, I drink a glass of water with baking soda to level it out again. What I've found since my awakening is that food is a big factor in our well being and shouldn't be treated as entertainment. Grouped with meditation and present awareness, diet can take you to an amazing level of awareness and well being. Now, the only time I have any degree of depression or anxiety is when I 'treat' myself to foods that contain corn, sugar, wheat/gluten, dairy or that are processed. It's just a matter of weighing out your priorities....which is more important.... being /feeling well or binging on toxic foods that affect your well being. Not an easy decision, but a no brainer where I was concerned as it literally was a decision between life and death. Just a note.... when I say "plant-based diet" I don't mean go out and buy "vegan" foods off the shelf as these are so unhealthy. Those are simply processed foods, full of corn/wheat flour and chemicals that don't contain animal products and they do not have the nutrition that you need to be healthy, physically or mentally. By plant based, I'm referring to organic vegetables (esp. dark leafy greens, but always wilt these before eating) and fruit, nuts, seeds, cold pressed oils, fermented foods, good salt (Himalayan Pink). I also use organic pasta made of lentils, quinoa etc. as a filler, never conventional acid inducing pasta. I hope this helps someone as much as it did me :)

[@anitamuis.86]

sks bc yes!! Thanks so much for your comment. I've been suffering from depression for such a long time, it went from 'in the background' till 'no escape' end of last year. I really didn't know what to do anymore, it became so dark. Until someone said to me to cut gluten and dairy - within 2 weeks I felt as if I wasn't drowning anymore. It's a bit wobbly still sometimes - so I'm certainly going to try your advice. Thanks for sharing.

[@rosisunny9302]

Yes you exactly right!If I go back and eat one Day Something Bad!Depression Hits me!Fresh and Organic no Sweets,they make as Creasy it gos only slow,but keep going!

[@rosisunny9302]

💜@sks bc 🌱💜🌱👍right on,and so it is!!And please don’t bye the Vegan products it’s full off Junk!

[@fardreaming]

Glad you're feeling better after changing your diet but be careful with the baking soda - you want your stomach to be as low a ph as possible in order to help digestion and provide an acidic enough environment for healthy gut bacteria to flourish. The dark leafy greens on their own should be more than sufficient to maintain a neutral saliva ph. If you're concerned about your saliva reading being off ensure you're getting plenty of electrolytes to help your body buffer the more acidic foods. You can do a test with lemon juice and ph strips to check whether this is working correctly (look up lemon juice ph test). Apple cider vinegar before meals is good for giving your digestion a boost. I'm no expert but this is something I've been learning about recently as I've had digestive issues caused by taking medication for acid reflux that actually ended up causing worse reflux and associated issues, and the solution was ensuring I had a more acidic stomach. I've been much happier in all sorts of ways since.

[@alainmaitre2069]

Good you are feeling better . There will be a time when all humans will be dead . Because of a meteor or other stuff . Cosmic cycle . Maybe next year , maybe later . So , seize the day in a healthy way . Mindfulness training is very good . Magnificent obsession . Maturity . Meditation . KZbin Jiddu Krishnamurti talks at the united nations . The truth is the unity in impartiality . Enjoy calmly . Seize the now .

[@raresmircea]

That was a great question, the person who made it is obviously a bright thoughtful individual.

[@nyg6863]

ok

[@simiancinema2022]

The questioner here is terrifically articulate, one of the most astute such people I've ever seen in a Q&A.

[@christophlanganki7507]

This is true what Eckert Tolle said. The moment I did follow the advice, the pain started to dissolve.

[@UmmattiMuhammadan]

There's an old Persian saying, "wherever you go, the sky is the same". Meaning, your inner state remains the same.

[@eileenkillen1481]

Thank you for your help Ekhart again, and thanks to the gentleman for sharing his pain so we can learn and grow.

[@yourmomsasshole7301]

Eileen Killen whaty u need hyuy

[@yourmomsasshole7301]

Eileen Killen je id ghere

[@AP86777]

Such a likeable, intelligent young man. I feel with him. That all started at age 30. Lots of strength to him. Tolle is great and helps a lot.

[@josesevinelevin9262]

This is the first time in any q&A that I've witnessed that I left impressed by not only the speaker but the person asking the question

[@sterreveenman3672]

What a brave guy. I'm (temporarily) rid of my pain body after watching this video👍

[@anthonyangelis1094]

“The pain body is fuel for presence “ ❤️

[@Sara-pb3bd]

This guys, asking this question, is a beauty. So precise, so humble, so intelligible.

[@valentinoconte6347]

If I lived in a past time I would search him and ask him to be my master, even in the deepest forest or highest mountain I would join him if possible. Now in this time we have the possibility to learn the most important spiritual knowledge through internet, i'm so grateful for that - that's why he is my master even in this time! Thank you for everything Eckhart, i'm practicing every day to stay in the present moment with your teachings. 🙏

[@jamesryan6224]

We often create our own suffering by feeling sorry for ourselves.

[@tillywontspeak]

And other times people blame you for having compassion for yourself, when you totally need it and they just think you're faking it. Self-compassion is important. Just don't use it to manipulate yourself or others to enable yourself to stay in denial.

[@Azaaliyah]

Yes

[@tillywontspeak]

@Hannah Papernick-Yudin That sounds like an internalized voice of someone who you had in your life :(. I had these things too :\ But the more you learn and realize the details of how and why it's wrong, the less you will have anything within you that will align with that.

[@mlguthery]

James Ryan I see this all the time in our autoimmune groups. Life sucks sometimes. You get down, you get depressed. But staying there is a choice. By not choosing to focus on something else keeps you in self pity. Look at what others have overcome with no arms, no legs, cancer, etc. we can move and feel bad for the cards we are dealt or we can play the only hand we were dealt to it’s fullest. And sometimes that needs a poker face! ...js

[@jillkent6134]

It sounds like you may be suffering from complex ptsd which is trauma created in childhood.Self loathing and disassociation are typical of this condition. I can’t recommend enough a book by Pete Walker , complex ptsd from surviving to thriving as this will teach you how to control and sooth , the inner and outer critic, or pain body as Eckhart would say. This book released me from my own inner prison of many years, that and meditation, mindfulness and journaling. Best wishes x

[@thelordsportion1273]

Thank you for sharing

[@GeckoHiker]

When I stop thinking and make space to be I enter a state of consciousness where nothing seems to bother me. But my chirpy little ego likes to tell me I'm just disassociating instead of becoming more aware. It does not enjoy what it may perceive as the lack of feeling and the lack of drama. Just an insight that helps me ignore that fake little voice of neediness. I feel fine.

[@sengchhuon2133]

Don't dwell on the suffering....just change the channel to happiness.....bingo!!! Don't make it harder than it is. All is well.

[@jmang5953]

It's a rare gift to be able to witness such an authentic individual sharing knowledge so freely. 💚

[@AmandaSap101189]

Wow, I can relate to the initial question so very much. This upload came to me right when I needed it. This is exactly what ive been going through. Thank you so much for this video.

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

AmandaSap101189 yes! He did a great job of articulation!!! Just look at the "fuel" for living well, in his newly grounded "presence"!!!

[@mattd3826]

Me too

[@BlackLabelSlushie]

AmandaSap101189 The KZbin Algorythm works in mysterious ways

[@sanchigulati1991]

Happens a lot with Eckhart Tolle's videos

[@Daffodil956]

Please read Ramanamaharishi books or youtube.Eckart is also follow him

[@jamesgreenldn]

I needed to hear this, dealing with the death of a friend and have felt shocked and depressed as he was so young and alive before.

[@jamesryan6224]

I still greive horribly, but I am aware that I must keep "forward thinking". If I stand in my puddle of tears, I will eventually drown in them. Blessings for you!

[@studyme-selftaughtlife4958]

Hope you feel better. I don't want to be anti-empathetic, but, truthfully, the negative thoughts and repetitive emotions that you experience should diminish after months, years, or a decade. It can take however long but after years and years, you can grow from this.

[@jamesgreenldn]

@@jamesryan6224 thanks, just wanted to share here because most people dont want to hear about grief, but it is a natural part of life I believe.

[@freddysharky9832]

Death is an illusion; you will see him/her again

[@gurveerkaur2819]

When i listened this video first time may a year or 2years ago i was in pain same as he described...but now i have got quite moved on finding some peace in my heart although consequences situation s are there still...i hope this man found some peace to over the time nd some with awareness..i hope this will give some hope

[@arielle007]

I am going through something horrible and I'm so scared of the world and people. I'm scared of love. I just want to sleep forever bc I cannot handle these demon thoughts. I'm trying to get better by listening to this. Thank you for the upload.

[@ilqar887]

U gotta face your fears ..be brave

[@deerlow1851]

Oh, Arielle... 3 years have passed and I know it to be true that you are okay... you were okay back then, you just forgot... when Eckhart says suffering is a delusion, you must take it as literally as possible. true faith...

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

Even at the lowest, of the low, I could look around, and recognize the absolute beauty that surrounded me.

[@daniloa.ferreira2298]

I simply love the way Eckhart wants so much to answer this guy that he sometimes gets ahead of his line of thinking and then quickly rehearse and reassures himself of what he's gonna say. It's so ensuring and truthful!

[@studyme-selftaughtlife4958]

Look for the joy in every person you see. It's so easy to see the negative in others and create a judgement of them. When getting over a situation, that you think is negative, there's still joy and hope in there. It's deep within there, which has the answer.

[@65minimom]

BetterMints - kids, dogs, cats all live in the moment.

[@ayoubgasmi9574]

But isn't "looking for the joy" another way to get trapped in the mind ? Maybe we should just be present with every person/situation and the joy will come within us and expand to the outside like a full cup. I experience this more often now and it is amazing ! And of course, be aware of any thought that may pop up, without judging it. much love

[@studyme-selftaughtlife4958]

Finding the joy isn’t just within two people but everything else too. It’s seeing the amazing now in everything, which will covert to joy. And so, yes, you are right. Thanks!

[@caw4791]

“The pain body is fuel for Presence” Mind blown! I think this will be helpful for me.

[@piehound]

It's a useful insight to realize the " pain body" derives energy from [1] Negative thinking *AND* from [2] Dramatic relationships. Those suffering from depression ( i have been one of those) need to be vigilant in both areas. (A) What kinds of thoughts do i habitually have ? (B) What kinds of relationships do i habitually derive unnecessary drama (or emotional pain) from ?

[@christineromang5765]

I was very touched when the young man talked about pain being all he had left to remind him he was alive... it resonates deeply. Looking for answers myself.

[@sansha2687]

Pain body is fuel for Presence and that is Good News , Just brilliant, Gratitude to young man and Master Ekhart.

[@thebluedot4728]

San Sha ❤️

[@marshownanderson8561]

You have rocked my foundation!!! Suffering since 9 years old. I was introduced to death. One by one til support structure was gone. Deep depression. I know why now. Needed you growing up could have been past this years ago. No labels cause it hold one back from awakening. No violin because the frequency can hold you back. Wow what a revelation. Thanks e t

[@ericwong3746]

By normal understanding you will not transcend but by understanding you will become a gentleman, good mannered, welcoming smiling and a learned person.Only the unlearned understanding which does not belong to mind is of worth.

[@karanfield4229]

I wonder if this is how youth of the past generations felt, but weren't able to verbalize it as it was seen as a form of weakness. It is a good thing this has changed. This is how we evolve. God bless and protect you, Eckhart Tolle. You are integral to our evolution. Can u imagine the ripples u have sent forth into the world, the lives u have changed. It blows me away! From New Zealand 🇳🇿❤🙏

[@eduardamarques5614]

Genius: pay attention to the thoughts you are having associated with the unpleasant feelings. After a while, it will become part of a routine: analyse, separate, eliminate. I guess that it is easier said than done. However, when the pain becomes so great, you will want to start acting on it.

[@jjthor407]

You are absolutely right .Desperate times take desperate measures .

[@splonkdesplonk]

My steps are: identify, label and let go. I find that by doing this, analysis is not required. This is just my way, one of many 😊 each to their own

[@pretteepeculiar7938]

I live with a very angry persom I am taking care of my sick. Mother and I am in recovery... I do very well but I could use positive energy sent my way... Ty Have a beautiful day

[@Protector0ne]

You are full of all the positive energy you could ever need. Go deep inside to find it, and you'll never have to look for it on the outside again.

[@parkergilles1007]

My suffering comes from losing all the things, it seems, that I desire. Job, home, family. Still, when I get back to seeing the whole picture, suffering goes.

[@danielaorthogirl887]

I struggle with anxiety often ,also a bit of depression,this helps me to see him talk

[@mdmmalou]

Listening to you makes me very peaceful closer to my being. Remarkably, my suffering changed by looking at cabaret a lot. This had a major impact on my way of thinking, as if my brain was creating new positive cells. I thought if I can't laugh anymore, let someone else help me .. So many thanks to all the good comedians, and also Mr. Tolle can be very humorous too! Laughter affects your mind. Just do it every day .. It helps!

[@tomw4821]

There isn't any magic formula for escaping suffering, there is a journey to be taken - it is only through this journey that the individual will be able to see what causes suffering in themselves and in others. Taking the journey is what matters, making the changes, making the important decisions, practicing stillness - doing what it takes. No quick fixes, no shortcuts - only the journey and the steps on that journey. The book Steps To Knowledge provides a framework for this journey and my study of it has brought me to a point where I can see my suffering with clear eyes and what is causing it - I recommend it to anyone interested in making the journey.

[@mjt5307]

Thanks, Tom W "taking the journey ..."

[@ShelleeRae]

I love Eckhart... And I didn't hear him fully answer this guy's question. The questioner said his ability to feel things has greatly diminished...doesn't look forward to things...joy dissipates quickly when with friends... I went thru that in my awakening process. It's a stripping away of identification with people/places/things that bring us joy. When that process is complete (which for me was long and painful) we have access to causeless joy...the joy that doesn't require anything on the outside. Looking forward to things dissolved because presence is now where I reside. Just wanted to point out this was an important step in my awakening...

[@Foxie635]

Great question, well put. This is great to remember, the bad feelings are tied to thoughts. Then the thoughts become the feeling which could be sadness or happiness.

[@GoFreeJustBee]

Thank you Eckhart Tolle and gentleman. I had a couple of moments of tears of relief… Thank you 🙏🏼 thank you and I wish 💫 divine healing to all, as peaceful, joyful and safe as total healing can possibly be!

[@Abdallahkh91]

This is one of my favorite videos, it’s very detailed on how to approach certain suffering or certain unpleasant patterns in the mind

[@tikirowboat]

This came when i needed to hear it. I really love Eckhart Tolle. His books The Power of Now and The New Earth really really helped me years ago. It's so simple yet we forget.

[@TheJooberjones]

You are suffering because on some level you want it, you are attached to it, it keeps you feeling safe and secure in the idea of being “you”. This is “my” suffering, as Eckhart says. When you are genuinely sick of it - I suspect the questioner isn’t from looking at him and his level of attachment to the sufferer, but when you are, you will crash right through that wall screaming sobbing into infinity, that energy of pain transforms into godliness, all of creation will smile and laugh with you.

[@king11scrat]

im so sick of it and still cant get rid of it. for me, its behind every corner

[@holyguacamole3445]

Romelu24 get sick of you wanting to get rid of it. Just be with the suffering and the feeling of “i shouldnt feel suffering” :)

[@TheJooberjones]

Romelu24 what holy said, this process cant really start until you are genuinely willing to turn around to face “it”. Its also helpful (and horrifying) to realize you may have many many layers of dirt accumulated inside, around every corner as you say. One seems to go and another comes, and the waves keep crashing until you are finally washed up on shore.

[@65minimom]

Romelu24 You are trying too hard to banish it rather than befriending. - it's not ever going to go away but it doesn't have to consume you.

[@pruray]

This kinda makes sense.

[@Nicholas-ut1dw]

He changed my life. Allowed me to eliminate stress and enhance my potential in life. No joke.

[@ringli717]

I have heard this same issue from several other people using Mr Tolle's system - namely that they lose their ability to feel intense emotions, and over time have trouble feeling anything at all. I think Mr Tolle is a wonderful man, and his advice and books have a lot of super helpful information. But after experiencing my own Awakening, it seems to me that his process only gives part of the picture. He gives the psychological mechanics, but if you practice that alone divorced from any kind of spirituality, it therefore becomes an intensely mind-based program. We need to evolve our minds AND our hearts together.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

💥 This is exactly what happens to me. Random negative thoughts, many unconscious, which destroys my pleasure to live. Negative energies which go round and round, thinking about bad things that may happen in the future, or amplifying, creating drama over the current situation. Eckhart hits on the spot. That's IT, man ! 🎉❤❤❤

[@eamonnmurphy1844]

I have found that actions, not mind games changed me. I struggled for decades, then i took up the Catholic faith and my life completely changed. My life is one now, where I seek holiness through prayer, the sacraments and helping others. I have stopped searching for a solution or happiness, these are granted to me through my faith in Jesus and good deeds. My life finally has meaning, I understand the way things work, where I had gone wrong, where I am going, what I have to do!

[@redwingsfan3621]

Good for you. Some others have found that peace after escaping the religion they were born into. Often just making that personal decision to change your own life is beneficial.

[@royab5770]

The book, "The Untethered Soul," by MIchael Singer, can be VERY helpful in learning how to back up and observe one's thoughts, which are not the same as one's true self.

[@redwingsfan3621]

Roya Bauman Thank you!

[@imbrakingthrough2152]

He is awakened I can truly tell . Give him the question and he’ll feel his way out . That takes practice

[@alainmaitre2069]

I am curious what his short commings are ... You also are curious ?

[@Zen_AF]

Choose inspiration over motivation, because the inspiration comes from something good you want to move towards to, while the motivation comes from something bad you're wanting to move away from, and pushing against just pulls whatever that unwanted is, closer! 💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@manispinks]

A master with words, words out of stillness. Eckhart is the best,... he takes the time to explain, without 2 many poetic metaphors (i love poetry, and play with words, but 2 many metaphors can make the learning, and way more dificult) . Im forever greatfull, 4 every moment of awareness, and inner stillness. Love and peace from a human being living in Denmark.

[@finehomemadewine]

Maybe I read too much poetry then - for I did not understand this at all.

[@goamgoam]

@@finehomemadewine Thanks for writing this... made me stop : ) here's what happened... ...my mind was racing through the comments section even as the vid was playing (multi-tasking habit!... that's how my mind is... : ) ) ...and reading this comment of yours made me stop (said to self: hey... i did am not understanding anything being spoken too as i am reading comments... let me stop reading... and shift my focus on what's being spoken for now) ...luckily that was @ 06:10 ...like what Tolle said 20 seconds there and @ 08:13 @ 10:39 How pain keeps renewing Your comment was just what I needed to stop my mind. Hopefully you will like the above 3 too... Have a nice day ahead : ) tc

[@jenniferfinlayson8148]

thank you for presenting the most difficult experiences of being human in such an understandable way. I know I'm not alone in my struggles as we are all interdependent and I hope for the end of suffering and the destruction of the seed of suffering for all.Keep well and remember your successes no matter how small you think they are, because their not. They are miraculous.

[@adamrandles4055]

I relate to this chap, I think sometimes if you can’t have love, you will accept pain instead of the void.

[@cherylsibson2529]

I've experienced what the young man was experiencing for me, I told the suffering, thanks for the information your child within says thanks, enjoy the day If you want to.

[@lordbyron3603]

Incredible teaching ! “…. So pain body is fuel for presence. That’s amazing ! “ Thank you ET

[@stevebeutelspacher1157]

Thank you Eckhart! Your videos are a great source of help to me and I dare say they are changing my life for the better.

[@gabrielfranco9155]

"so you have plenty of fuel for Presence, that's good (laugh)" Eckhart Tolle 🤣💙 thank you God or Universe for Eckhart 🙏

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

The vulnerable man spoke absolutely precise how heß felt & great question.

[@cynamonstudio]

Funny thing. I intuitevely did the same excercise without watching this video ( I guess my ego is bragging now :) . I was feeling kind of crappy, a bit unsettled for no apparent reason, then I looked around ( like Alan Watts would suggest ) without naming, labeling things. Everything, birds, trees, sky. Gradually the bitter feeling inside vanished which is really nice.

[@elizabethfonseca922]

Mindfulness is the answer to all our suffering. Be aware and you will feel in peace.

[@vaunniethayer1484]

I also think that depression or pain can be a warning to the self that something needs to change in your life, just as our body tells us when something is not right. Pain gets our attention, if we listen to it we might find that we suffer because we are avoiding certain truths in our lives. People do not like to face the truth even if it sets you free. We might need to let go of something or someone and that we will cause suffering so we pretend. If you are not being true to yourself your suffering will be endless. Suffering is inevitable, however we can reduce the amount of needless suffering which is what I think Tolle is referring to.

[@remkojerphanion4686]

Eckhart just put me on track again. I need to put my pain-body on a diet.

[@kaatkate9270]

Be aware "Am I feeding the feeling. ..Be aware. .."👍

[@cgswm92]

Such a deep question from the gentleman.... And Eckart all the way as always had the point explanation 👍

[@byoung8529]

So relate to his self loathing- it has been the catalyst to letting the ‘self’ go and be present. Suffering is a route to enlightenment.

[@loislangley2975]

This is so what I have had happening to me for as long as I remember. It starts before I am fully awake and stays there always. Wow I hope I remember this when I need it. It has already lightened the weight of my (I call melancholy).

[@boblazare9824]

I am constantly tweaking my approach to confronting ego/painbody, constantly experimenting. Today after watching Eckhart Tolle's Is The State of Presence Devoid of Emotional Content? video. I began again yet another new approach which seems to be working beautifully at the moment. Instead of just aggressively confronting the painbody or ego/gold directly when awareness of it becoming dominant arises. I ask a simple question. "What am I?" Instead of aggressively speaking to ego/painbody and telling it that is is not me nor my friend. I simply answer the question directing it at the ego with "I am awareness". From there if need be I fallow with "I am not - thought, impulse, suspicion or emotion. I am awareness of them. "I am awareness" aka I am aware of you. I get much less resistance with this method over being directly aggressive. IMO it is a method of aggressively speaking truth to power. A power which ego/gold cannot seem to strike doubt in as easily. Where as when I would say "you are not me" it would often be able to wiggle in and strike doubt and fear into the whole process. Which in turn became exhausting as from there I would struggle to close the gaps that would allow it to seep in again. I noticed something else very interesting while doing this new method. If I tried to speak to just "myself" as if I was trying to convince "myself" that I was awareness. Feelings of doubt and fear would commonly become dominant. But when I would speak this directed at painbody/ego it had a nice punch to it that immediately seemed to disrupt and or dissolve the painbody/ego in that moment. It would seem that speaking this truth to power directed at the painbody/ego has a great affect. Compared to maybe trying to convince "yourself" that this or that is true.. It would seem speaking any truth to power directed at the painbody/ego has great affect almost immediately.

[@boblazare9824]

It would seem speaking any truth to power directed at the painbody/ego sings songs of awareness that it finds very indigestible.

[@boblazare9824]

This power seems to be even stronger if you say it like you really mean it. When I don't hear the painbody/ego. I feel it as a tension, pain and or discomfort somewhere in or on my body. This tension, pain and or discomfort is where I direct that truth to power. The results are amazing I get almost immediate relief from the tension, pain and or mental heaviness. Its been blowing my mind.

[@janett7849]

@@boblazare9824 Very interesting. So are you basically saying "i'm aware of you" to the pain body? Can you give more specifics? Thanks.

[@boblazare9824]

@@janett7849 When you feel a negative or discomforting thought, emotion, tension, pain or any kind of discomfort arising. Proceed with directed focus on it that you are awareness. When I feel it arising I will feel tension somewhere on or in my body usually the head or face especially the eyes. This is where I direct my awareness. It can actually get pretty freaky when doing this as sometimes I will feel tension or pain quiver or move when confronted. Sometimes slowly like a snake and sometimes quick like lightning. When it moves quickly I will usually experience some type of muscle spasm. Where the pain and or tension will move from my head or face into my legs or feet very quickly. It is very bizarre.

[@boblazare9824]

@@janett7849 Another thing I have been trying as of late. Is something based on what many spiritual teachers as well as Eckhart Tolle speak of. Ultimately the painbody and or ego is a part of your life energy that has become fallen, stuck and trapped in an illusion of separation. Within that context it isn't your enemy per say. However to paraphrase Eckhart again. Due to the painbody and or ego being trapped as-is in that illusion of separation it has become dangerous. Taking this into serious consideration. I have been not just directing my awareness at painbody but also directing a call to for it to let go and come home. That it can again become a seamless flow of awareness and aliveness without resistance, pain, delusion or separation.

[@GoodVibezOfficial]

Eckhart 10 Q. You are a great inspiration. My life is so much better because of your words and wisdom 💕

[@bellarosefranco5840]

I CAN RELATE TO THIS AMAZING MAN. HOW? WHEN SUFFERING IS ALL YOU HAVE EVER KNOWN, FELT, AND EXPERIENCED. PAIN AND SUFFERING.

[@cavmuns]

Eckhart, a great healer of our time, take his wisdom people, there is not another that makes complete sense.

[@PYC000]

My present suffering is from the sudden death of a loved one. I'm having a hard time. Going through this alone. I will try this .

[@peacefuljourney4858]

Whenever I'm feeling depressed, I find peace in the present moment. The present moment is such a wonderful place to be.

[@venkatyalamati3285]

Your pain body is the fuel for your presence 🙏🙏🙏

[@anjalipandey1106]

Here's something from a young Indian boy. If you forget yourself , if you put something above yourself it will have power over you. Never ever give anything more importance than yourself because what you value more has power over you. So Value yourself. In the moments of fear and suffering don't forget that you exist. You exist and then suffering.More important than your phone, job, love affairs, anything. Don't forget yourself. Be conscious. And that's what man has been trying, man wants to forget himself, to be engaged into something, to be unaware of the problem. Take the responsibility of it now. Don't forget because that's what happens, the moment suffering arises man forgets himself. Don't forget.

[@MrRAVI1221]

Amazing words

[@benhall1741]

Wow, what a self-aware dude!

[@uk2727]

09:41 repetitive thoughts. intimate partners are the best ways for the pain body to renew itself through.

[@natureisallpowerful]

"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are " Anais nin.

[@sheepgray08]

This is why drugs are so bad too. I certainly wanted everything but to be present and vigilant. I wanted whatevr the opposite was. And now i understand that i was summing more and more into my own suffering. Very helpful video.

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

I'm SO glad I got a follow up comment that made me review this video again!!! It's one I should review over again! I think it's one of the more succinct ones he's done! At least one....on my level 😊

[@AngelicaChristi]

Great question and answer! Thanks you two! We all go through this at one point or another. I love 'trapped energy' 'the pain-body is fuel for presence'

[@Tam13]

I wish you would do a book on grief. I've lost both of my parents recently, one passed on my birthday. I feel so lost.