Breaking Addiction to Negative Thinking with Eckhart Tolle

Breaking Addiction to Negative Thinking with Eckhart Tolle
Negative thinking is more than just a habit-it’s an addiction that fuels the ego and the pain body. In this profound talk, Eckhart Tolle reveals how negativity creates an identity rooted in suffering, often generating drama and reinforcing emotional turmoil. Many people remain unaware of their attachment to these thought patterns, mistakenly believing that dwelling on negativity will bring about change.
Eckhart explains that the first step to freedom is awareness. By observing our thoughts without identifying with them, we can break the cycle of negativity and shift toward a state of presence. He also explores how childhood conditioning shapes our emotional responses and how parents can encourage healthy emotional habits in their children.
🌟 What You’ll Discover:
🔹 The Pain Body & Ego: Why negativity feels familiar and can become an identity.
🔹 Awareness & Thought Patterns: How to witness negative thoughts without engaging them.
🔹 The Role of Complaining: How childhood conditioning shapes adult emotional habits.
🔹 Breaking Free: Practical steps to release negativity and cultivate inner peace.
🔹 Parenting & Emotional Intelligence: How to support children in developing healthy responses.
✨ Highlights:
✔️ Recognize how negativity fuels the pain body and ego.
✔️ Learn how to observe thoughts without getting caught in them.
✔️ Shift from unconscious reactivity to conscious awareness.
✔️ Understand how childhood experiences shape emotional patterns.
🌿 Why Watch?
If you’ve ever struggled with persistent negative thoughts or felt trapped in a cycle of emotional suffering, Eckhart’s insights provide a roadmap to freedom. By cultivating presence and awareness, you can break free from negativity and embrace a life of greater clarity, peace, and joy.
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Eckhart Tolle is widely recognized as one of the most inspiring and visionary spiritual teachers in the world today. With his international bestsellers, The Power of Now and A New Earth -translated into more than 50 languages-he has introduced millions to the joy and freedom of living life in the present moment. The New York Times has described him as “the most popular spiritual author in the United States,” and in 2011, Watkins Review (now Watkins Mind Body Spirit) named him “the most spiritually influential person in the world.”
Eckhart’s profound yet simple teachings have helped countless people around the globe experience a state of vibrantly alive inner peace in their daily lives. His teachings focus on the significance and power of Presence, the awakened state of consciousness, which transcends ego and discursive thinking. Eckhart sees this awakening as the essential next step in human evolution.
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[@alexmurphy5289]

Holy shit. I never figured that I actually like my negative thinking and that my brain has been trained to enjoy it.... I have to change this

[@thetimeisnigh3115]

1. Become aware of your negative thoughts. 2. Realize that you are addicted to this way of thinking. Try to understand why you are addicted to this way of thinking (usually ego based) 3. Understand that this way of thinking is futile and serves no purpose. Unhappiness does not work and does not change things. 4. Remain aware of your thoughts. When you are aware you are in control; when you are unaware you are helpless.

[@saoirserosenstock8144]

"My life is so fucked up" never thought I'd hear eckhart tolle say that regardless of context..I love him so 😇

[@nm425]

Saoirse Rosenstock yea that's true good point. Do you have a boyfriend?

[@TheJooberjones]

There always a subtle background of humor, calm and light-heartedness in Eckhart’s words and persona. And also a sense of distance, as if he’s watching this whole thing from afar with indifference. Beautiful man.

[@annejames9670]

I think he's from a different dimension...there is something extrodinary about him...i love when he laughs...its so playful...amazing person

[@skylerwolf2009]

most important take away for my ego: I cannot fight the negativity because that itself is negativity. just Be [Aware of it] and let that make you happy.

[@AdenRush]

Found this video at 3am, I couldn't sleep because of negative thoughts 😂

[@pr1m3vil3]

The annoying ones

[@denisehay1151]

Me too.

[@evenstar3541]

In my case Its 5.14am!

[@jenhampton1627]

That 3am thing must be common. I have those mornings too. So now we have some insight and laughs to make it better. The best to you and everyone.☺

[@jamiedonaldson2]

Ditto

[@taildragger53]

Nobody explains these issues more simply and accurately.

[@DashStorm]

wow i never thought that a parent giving up to a crying kid is actually rewarding and encouraging unhappiness... amazing.

[@romeowandrainbow1040]

That little chuckle he does - it cracks me up so much - and together we laugh at the futility of negative thinking.

[@satyatv.holistichealthprac2790]

Negative thinking is so hard for some people to break because it actually produces a dopamine affect in the brain, which plays a major role in the motivational component of reward-motivated behavior. As a Master Life Coach I see this a lot. I help them to replace every negative thought with ten positive to help re-wire the brains neuro pathways.

[@couldliveonyoutube1841]

Oh I simply love him !! He describes us all in a way that you HAVE to laugh. And realize how ridiculous we are.

[@starbelly6349]

The 2ond time i read The Power of Now, I felt a shift in me. I Became Present. Now if a negative or angry thought pops in, i hear it & it actually makes me laugh. I literally, feel surprised when it happens. Awareness of my thoughts has changed me. I feel Wonder again, I find joy & beauty in little things....I Legit Love you Eckhart

[@dmrd222]

I was hysterically laughing when Eckhart started verbalizing the examples of negative thinking because that used to be me to a "T". Of course, it's really not funny, but I'm glad I can look back on it and laugh now thanks to Eckhart's teachings. I am grateful, too, that I have a very logical mind... and at least a small degree of intelligence... to absolutely understand what my ego was doing most of my adult life in terms of negativity. Nowadays, any time negativity creeps back into my mind, I stop myself and realize that it serves No Purpose. My mantra is: "An Eckhart a day keeps the negativity away." 🍎♥

[@kardoyle]

Who is this man who has given me sleep again !? An angel .

[@acook213]

Spiritual stand up comedy. I love it.

[@fenixrising1972]

I've heard Eckhart say the F word. My life is complete.

[@ella-bt8hp]

Your comment gas me rolling My life's ambition 😂

[@hollycline2427]

Same love HIM so much

[@myau7221]

I imagine the negative stream of thoughts as a tree growing and when I catch it happening I imagine the tree unraveling and plucking itself from its core, than I shift my attention to the present moment. It has worked very well for me hope this can help someone.

[@giampaolomannucci8281]

"grievance looking for a cause" damn it, nailed it

[@johnc.6645]

I used tp be unable to listen to Eckhart Tolle. Thank God i got over that. His knowledge is deep. I've learned alot from him. He is brilliant.

[@ella-bt8hp]

Was it because he speaks slowly at times. I first thought he was very softly spoken but once I really listened I was amazed.

[@YooLookMarvelous]

When I first got The Power of Now, I struggled through paragraphs of material that were very dense and difficult. These little clips are very helpful. Reminds me to go back and reread Power of Now.

[@SamTheMiracleMan]

I made it my mission to help those with negative thought addiction. I formed Head Trash Anonymous. When I cleared my head trash, I reversed five incurable diseases that left me mentally and physically disabled. I'm healthy today, my doctors cannot explain me. I'm a medical miracle.

[@Ethan265Stapley]

Sure

[@benh9164]

Thank you for allowing me to see that it is only negative thinking that takes me to a place that is so deep into a hopeless pit. Its like coming up for air to listen to this.

[@thomaskeets3194]

It’s so nice to watch this without Oprah interrupting

[@Jmamelia]

Thomas Keets one of my pet peeves with her is not only how she interrupts, but how she finishes others’ sentences. On the other hand I m grateful to her for bringing Tolle and others to the masses. She is a legend and I admire her.

[@lamnuck]

By far her biggest flaw, she interrupts all the time. But, none of us are perfect

[@tressa3399]

Its called an interview not a speech when she engages with people. If you ever notice as one of the best interviewer's a side from Barbara Walters they assist the speaker in getting all of the information they have locked up in their heads that they may forget to bring up. Other wise the person should just give a speech.

[@norekoescada3202]

Thomas Keets Foreal 😂😩😂😩

[@couldliveonyoutube1841]

Thomas Keets yeahhhh. I don’t think she gets him

[@fightington]

When Eckhart does those ego dialogue bits he's as good as any stand up comic 😂

[@meandinah4310]

It's nice to recognize the ego, and pain body for what they are..when you feel slighted or insulted, the pain body jumps up and reacts to protect the ego...all ridiculous..love Eckhart!

[@mshill2406]

"a grievance looking for a cause" great quote

[@skibusch1]

yes, if one walks about with a chip on their shoulder, they're sure to find someone to knock it off.

[@tempesnyder9459]

With respect to Eckhart Tolle's use of that sentence, a grievance looking for a Cause. My husband does this a lot, he gets mad and spends his time looking for what I may have done that could possibly make him angry. Instead of calling that a grievance Looking For A Cause, although I think that is a good phrase! I call it pre mad.

[@andreinavel4612]

Thank you Mr Eckhart, I struggle with anxiety and depression and I want to start being more positive.

[@couldliveonyoutube1841]

‘What time is it? 3 am!’ I actually laughed out loud again to this.

[@joan3891]

I am so grateful to have this beautiful soul to help me through my time here on earth. I reach for these videos when my mind goes into a tizzy or when I am in a calm aware state of receiving. Love love love Eckhart.

[@Jaikay1]

I loved how at the start everyone was laughing at his impressions of people that worry about different things, but then he ends it with 'I don't think I can take anymore of this' - that part hits home and makes you realise how serious those states are for some people.

[@yourrighthands]

If you're reading this... you're going to stop thinking negative. Life is happening for you & not to you.

[@marcinswitala]

Through you :)

[@mohamedsaad3518]

Have been trying to stop the obsessive for seven consecutive years :| .. feels like eternity .. please wish me luck

[@ishya5657]

My mind never leaves me alone! Sometimes I think I have more than one. Many minds all letting me know how bad I am! I'm listening to you now Eckhart Tolle hoping you can help me find a way to stop this madness.

[@renatapetrivalska7687]

Great eye opener, The more videos I watch, the more I read Eckhart’s books, more enlightened I become. When you have lived for so long unconsciously the pull to negative thinking , once guilt, once blame is strong but I won’t give up! I keep failing but I’ll keep trying. I love the presence, the peace that I was yearning to obtain for so long but I was looking for it outside , I am finally feeling it within 🧘‍♂️🤗 Thank you the Universe for Eckhart Tolle and everyone who help him spread his teaching.

[@tweeniebee3032]

We are so very richly blessed to have you in our lives🙏

[@darksolara6750]

My favorite line… What time is it? Oh 3 AM i lmao everytime!!😂 great job eckhart!

[@mooganoid]

Struck such a deep chord with me, but luckily I'm blessed with awareness thanks to your teachings Eckhard. Such great wisdom.

[@PlutoRama]

Great! We learn that unhappines work while we are children! I have never tought of that that way, but it is so logic. This is a exellent lesson for parents too.Thank you, you great man!

[@ebbtide4233]

Wow i can say this video found me at the right time was in the middle of a huge stream of negative thoughts and i took a step back and realized it was over absolutely nothing wow thanks eckhart

[@alazeh]

A true master is someone who has no need to show off as a master. And that's exactly what we can always without exeption see in your presence. And that's why I like you even more! Dear Eckhart, you are such a gift. Thank you for making you, what you are now! Listening to you helps a lot, to feel the inner peace and to keep the feeling. And to just be. :) Best regards and all the best, always!

[@quynhhoa6618]

I have been binge-watched his talk since I found him in youtube. So grateful 😊

[@simonesolas2672]

I was raised by an abusive, cruel mother who constantly displayed this negative way of thinking, it's taken a lifetime to heal but I've always, even as a young child had the inner belief the world was a good place and full of wonder. My father had many similar beliefs to Eckhart so im guessing this helped immensely although I often wonder why he married such a woman. I do however at times still struggle with negative thinking. This amazing man heals me he is such a gift to our world. 💕💕💕💕

[@meekking3999]

Lol!! Love it. Eckhart you are one of the biggest inspirations I have encountered in 40 years. I have been writing like crazy since listening to you and reading your books. I have been breaking contract with old belief systems that I don’t know why I ever agreed with. I thank God for you.

[@drc97086]

Eckhart nails those common things that my 'pain body' tries to play with me. It has been so cool to have them laid out, so when 'they' hit me now, I know what the hell 'they' are. Thank you.

[@solarexclipse8754]

Me too X

[@nathalievallee5321]

100% pure, without any masks whatsoever, wonderful man. Thank you Eckhart. 🦋💕

[@Orion3G]

It's very rare for me to be able to stay aware because it happens so fast I totally identify with the pain body. This happens especially when I get angry, it's like an explosion that suddenly takes over and I can only become aware of it when it's gone again.

[@youtube8210]

So many parents need to hear this

[@alienrs5655]

Thank you Eckhart ! Ive listening for 3 years full time now everyday and finally have realized the essence of his teachings its been transformative to say the least. Now im on the path to practice his teachings into my life. Im doing much better again its all thanks to you

[@karend5327]

What a wonderful man, even more so because he has been through it himself so understands. He has given us the solution to constant negative chatter - ‘awareness’. Such a simple tool to use. If I had known this I wouldn’t have wasted my time on self-help books. I am terribly addicted to my negative chatter. Also, it is just the same old habitual thoughts, almost a ‘safe’ place to keep going back to but extremely destructive because they gave me a disease I am healing naturally. So, all you sensitive, lovely people reading this, you must be because we all have the same problem, get yourself fixed mentally coz your body can’t tell the difference between fact and fiction, fight or flight. Also, practice gratitude for even the tiniest things in your life and it makes you feel better. Eckhart, you are an Earth Angel. Blessings, Karen, UK.

[@Wifibounty]

Eckhart Tolle is the real life Yoda

[@zabu14]

it's just pleasant to be able to come here and listen..

[@e3vofficial158]

Zan only listening raises awareness doesnt it

[@jacksonmorfis5492]

Zan cumquat

[@JCSuperstar777]

That is a simply beautiful comment.

[@rebeccaelliott232]

Love you Eckhart - you are blilliant and have a subtle sence of humour which makes me smile.

[@Katie-mi9ow]

Wonderful, thank you Eckhart. The world needs more of you!

[@margysfavourites8444]

I have read The Power of NOW , enjoyed Eckharts interviews over the years . But for some reason this video (watched a few times over two days ) I do believe I ve finally got it . Many thanks .

[@outsaneoutsane2747]

just wow. how he brings it all together at the end to answer the question is just incredible

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

I am catching my self more and more. Really practicing present. It is so nice to have this man show us the way. He understand us.

[@tsich3226]

This is so good. And he is adorable.

[@tatianapouladian7901]

I can listen to him over and over and over ... Thank you Eckhart for sharing your wisdom.

[@StarSeedMe]

I really admire you Master Tolle. And I dream about the magic moment of accessing my inner peace just like when that happened with you. I have terrible anxieties and and I've been trying to meditate every day. Every time I have crises I remember when you told that in one of your many crises you accessed your REAL SELF and I also dream about this moment.

[@johnjames3286]

Very true, it used to be me until I was awakened. However, I am still conscious of thoughts and feeling from my past relationship, I don't engage, but I wish it would go away

[@thereseward7852]

He’s awesome- his voice is calming and inviting. So accurate!

[@ella-bt8hp]

I'm watching this in stitches at all eckharts negative thinking examples. Really helpful the way he explains it for us thank you.

[@fridaaro6451]

There are so many of us who randomly gives wrong lessons to children,should be it's the point to be aware human then be parent who gives awareness to their children)Thank you Mr Tolle

[@nivishaarora7310]

When awareness comes in, choice comes in. So simple and so profound. Made me think and realise, I only have to become aware and I have created a choice for myself. Thank you!!

[@MeditationInspiration]

Definitely fall victim to exessive worrying and overthinking. As a fellow anxiety disorder sufferer I have been through the depths of hell and back. Found Tolle's books, teachings etc in the past couple years and it has changed my life. Have devoted my life to learning mindfulness and meditation, to the point it inspired us to start our channel. To those reading this you are loved, you are safe and you will be ok. With love, Michael from Meditation Inspiration

[@JNPeace-ct2qf]

I LOVE YOU...❤✌ TO YOU..AND WHAT YOU DO. I'VE LISTENED TO YOU FOR YEARS NOW. AND YOU STILL KEEP MY LITE HIGH WHEN AT TIMES IT'S NOT.. MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU.

[@aueret]

@J.N.Peace shouldnt u be standing on ur own feet after 'all those years'?

[@couldliveonyoutube1841]

J.N.Peace ditto

[@couldliveonyoutube1841]

J.N.Peace I agree

[@evrettej]

I have very little ego no wonder I'm always happy. I love how he explains patterns and negative thinking tools to snap you out but realizing your ego is getting in the way. Just be aware and you will be free.

[@tseeker438]

Blessed beyond words after finding this. I have suffered for 25 years in my thoughts because I liked it. No more! 🙏❤

[@Eil510]

The ego is fed by negative thoughts, it is strengthened.

[@opsharma189]

EXCELLENT INFORMATION ABOUT NEGATIVE THINKING AND HOW WE CAN OVERCOME FROM NEGATIVE THINKING.

[@nikkipryce7171]

Love this....it totally resonates with a question I was asked the other day......"Why can't you let it go?" I've read all about Bowlby's Attachment Theory and now you've just clarified my addiction to the negative thoughts and behaviours to getting attention comes from my childhood and getting what I needed from unhappiness! Thank you, I needed this to help shift from this incorrect thinking and move on from this crippling addiction. I had awareness, but now I have more clarity to move forward. Love the bit about complaining enough.....screaming to get attention.....then eventually getting what you want....... "Unhappiness works" and unconscious belief that things will change while I am unhappy.......😂😂😂. Unhappy states make it worse......now it all makes sense!!! The ego's addiction to unhappiness 😁😁😁😁 x x Namaste x x

[@camilobernal6080]

I'm enchanted with the flowers they choose for Eckhart :)

[@awkwardfellow27]

The mans a born comedian with great wisdom and understanding ❤️

[@whatishappening8897]

thank you very much. I am very sad when i see the truth and tearing on my eyes. I will try to meet you one day and thanks you personally. I will work hard for it.

[@DM-wb4or]

I had to watch this video a couple times to absorb everything, but I think it's so great that he just wants to help people😀

[@sofiama9304]

I love you ❤. You've changed my life for the better.

[@sonja1]

Danke für deine tollen und inspirierenden Worte, Eckhart!

[@Jumptownwore]

I grew up alone with a lethally narsissistic parent. It took med almost 30 years to realise the severity of my wounds. My anger, my ego, my mental self-flagellation and resentment for never meeting the standards of others. The self-hate is at times som noisy I cannot pay attention to what is said and done around me. Eckhart is now slowly healing these wounds. I have a long way to go, though. I have now built up the courage to cut this person out of my life.

[@avalongrace1]

His message is so profound and changes the game

[@sierrarose8235]

When working in retail and even the medical field, I have found that when people yell, complain and make a fool of themselves, they do get what they want. However, they wonder why everyone treats them like they're a bomb ready to explode when they enter the building. It's very hard not to get sucked into the negativity when you're around it all the time

[@TheZGALa]

"A grievance looking for a cause." I love that.

[@ThomasDoubting5]

It's gotta to truth. Because I came to this conclusion without knowing who this great man is. What he's saying is universal. There's set paths there's got to be

[@SingingASMRSongs]

My mother-in-law is totally addicted to negative thinking, I just ordered here a copy of one of his books 🤩💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@StEvE1961able]

Ha ha. So's my brother, and I'd love to do the same and get him a book BUT "he won't have time for that!"

[@ceylonss]

Karen Singing ASMR best adv try not to change people change your perception towards them

[@giampaolomannucci8281]

It doesn't matter. Give him the book if you feel like doing it, just do your part and don't take for granted that he won't read it.

[@e3vofficial158]

Karen Singing ASMR i tried that but in most cases they cant bring themselves to read it.. something might need to disrupt her thinking, get a small spurt of awareness and then give her the book so she can learn more.. Make her watch a movie like groundhog day first perhaps? Lol hope this helps

[@imransuhail82]

According to power of now, wanting someone to change means non acceptance which means you yourself are not present and then how can you guide them to presence if you aren't present? You can accept them as they are and be present. Your presence if strong enough can help them be present and then if they want to stay present they will find ways to learn about it.

[@Heal_the_World81]

Thank you Eckhart, wise man. Love you

[@antoniokasto4293]

I am very impressed with eckhart my son told me about him

[@virginberry001]

🌹Eckhart 🌹 Love Eckhart, he even cursed so spiritually... love you Eckhart. You’re a great great teacher.

[@AmbitiousNick]

I'll see you soon, Ekhart. You're such a divine creation.

[@johntao6822]

Thank you ALL who work on this ❤

[@sheetmusic5949]

thank you for seeing and communicating reality so clearly eckhart!

[@e3vofficial158]

That sound in the beginning always gets me centered even before the video starts wow..

[@karenfield3892]

I'm curious as to where Eckhart got his wisdom from. Its a rare human that can divulge such pivotal, beautiful life changing wisdom. Was he born with this. What age did he discover his teachings, its fascinating. He's very gentle I wonder. Does he ever get angry?!?!

[@josief8053]

Thank you Eckhart Tolle for helping us through our awakening process for that we are immensely grateful.👍👏🙏💖👏👍🙏🌷🌹🌺💐🌸👏💖🙏

[@Douginont]

Yesterday I was complaining to my partner 'I am driving among idiots!' He wasn't interested. Today the universe brings me Eckart Tolle, reminding me of paths already signed.

[@peggylove1483]

I love you. I feel you in my being as you speak or as my thoughts turn to your being. I hold you in the highest love, joy, health, appreciation, acceptance, wellbeing, wholeness, regeneration, esteem, and send to you all the goodness the highest, wholy spirit offers. You remerge with my being and it is the most beautiful, spiritual dance. Thank you. Much Love.

[@solarexclipse8754]

beautiful X

[@janmortensen2717]

I love you Eckhart. Thank you. 🙂❤️

[@Philippians2..10]

Parenting advice-thank you, Eckhart!

[@coreycox2345]

Although I have had significant periods of positivity, I have done this negative thinking compulsively. It is a relief not to be doing it now. I will develop greater proficiency in new positive patterns of behaviour without falling prey to overly optimistic magical thinking in the face of past evidence to the contrary.

[@poliver12345]

Negative thoughts & getting upset does drag you physically and emotionally!Thank you so much for this info. as most people can be like children mean and manipulative to "Get their own way!" Unhappiness works for humans and their egos, we need to grow up and quit the complaints and negative thinking. It really destroys relationships!

[@escargot1535]

Eckhart Tolle is my teddy bear. Thank you so much for this video

[@josief8053]

Thank you for your Divine words of wisdom.🙏👏👍💖🙏