How Presence Helps You Face Life's Challenges | Eckhart Tolle Teachings

In this video, Eckhart shares how most of the challenges we face in life come from our own minds, and how the narrative our mind creates affects the way we perceive life. Facing it while being present brings something deeper than happiness, something that we could almost describe as an intensified sense of aliveness.
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To everyone who is going through struggles of mental wars and outside wars, may You soon have your miracle breakthroughs and dance in the rain with happiness and healing!

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You as well ❣️

[@maggieo6672]

Thank you, I appreciate your words, and the clarity they help me to find + understand. ❤️

[@yolobro983]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@DEATHROWX91]

Iam half way there keep praying for me

[@mamabear6759]

Namaste 🙏

[@cherylmiller8353]

I was given a cancer diagnosis and I did this - when the stories would start in my mind, I would come back to the present moment where I have everything I need to be happy. I was blissed out the whole time I went through treatments. What he says here is true! I'm so grateful for these teachings.

[@timmyodaley1411]

I sending perfect healing your way....

[@michelleduplessis4773]

Sending light and love x

[@ravenous071]

stay in the present Cheryl. We are with you.

[@chance5745]

Hi Cheryl, I am glad to read that you have used mindfulness to help you float through your diagnosis and treatment. I hope your treatment goes well and you find yourself where you want to be. Kindly, C.

[@andream9977]

This is the best comment section ever! It’s one of the few comment sections that is uplifting and encouraging

[@yourcalmplace]

- I just want to let anyone who’s reading this, and going through a tough time know that it’s going to be okay. You’ll get through it! ✨

[@tripzincluded8087]

as soon as 'You' stop Identifying as mental-entities (a.k.a Persons) .. instant & timeless, Now Here, Being Human..

[@Amina___9019]

انا سعيدة لأنني قرأت هذا انا متأكدة انني بخير

[@h9peless]

@@Amina___9019 الحمدلله 🤍

[@AntonGalacticHomoSapien]

Eckhart Tolle, hearing you mention those accounts of people who had been diagnosed terminally ill and then surrendered to the present moment to avoid suffering is extremely motivating in terms of wanting to practice more presence in life. 🙏

[@Noukz37]

Something big I learnt this year. Or better to say I dropped the desire to rid people of suffering. I had always felt the need to help someone reduce their suffering because I thought that'll make them happier, but it doesn't work. I have now accepted the fact that suffering is necessary for everyone to go through the lessons that need to be learnt. That doesn't mean I won't help my old neighbour with her grocery haul up the stairs tho. :-)

[@RockBoyy1]

I am not always able to maintain a presence, sometimes I forget and get carried in the game, but when I snap into the presence, it is such an liberating experience.

[@yolobro983]

🙌🙌

[@ChristineJGold]

Yes the snapback, bounceback is everything 🙌

[@Marimiet]

that bell sound in the beginning pierces my eardrums

[@beccyreece6704]

Love you Eckhart. Such an honour to be alive on earth the same time as you.

[@defaultytuser]

Are these talks recent? Eckhart hasn't aged a day! He's looking good :)

[@Tima33.4]

Peace and love

[@louistulloch1159]

When he goes into detail, the step by step -- my gosh, I am with him and I really understand..so helpful.

[@theoneofnow5017]

"Always dive in deeper...then ponder. Do the work!"- T.O.O.N

[@tamlynsamuel7679]

The more I engage with this divine knowledge the more I understand the need the Spirit has for this journey. Thank you to everyone being more aware of their ego.

[@MetatronsWing]

Living in the present moment I find the peace that surpasses all understanding. It's so much more beautiful and deep than what I used to think peace felt like. Its as if challenges just become entertainment, a distraction or interesting event. And it's not like you have to search for why you're being shown this anymore, you know almost immediately. And it's not scary or even challenging. It just becomes interesting. Thank you Eckhart, you helped get me here about 20 years ago. Its been lovely!😘😁

[@austinconnor5297]

Deb Dubois, good evening how are you doing, how’s the pandemic situation over there in your country?

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@@austinconnor5297 most dont care anymore... I think everyone i know has had it. The vax is a joke. Everyone, and i mean everyone i know who got the vax, has now had covid. Were 'over it' here😁 how is it where you are?? Hope you're all well.

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@@MetatronsWing over here the talibans worst than the pandemic itself, right now the talibans from Afghanistan making their ways into Syria, I live in Tampa Florida state in the US but am currently working here in Syria

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@@MetatronsWing where are you from?

[@MetatronsWing]

@@austinconnor5297 Seattle... currently in Yuma, against my will! Lol be safe over there.

[@pizanluv4ufranky]

Brother Eckhart, so grateful for the reminders🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽

[@TheDhammaHub]

Being present puts that little bit of distance between the perils of the world and you and makes it easier not to "own" a problem

[@alwylie4252]

Eckhart is talking about the British guitarist Wilko Johnson when he mentions the musician. There is an interesting film about his experience called "The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson" Peace x

[@zaringonda6068]

Wow, thanks.

[@untetheredsoul]

Very interesting, I have wondered who he was referring to, thanks for sharing.

[@universuliubirii7934]

I don't know why Freddy Mercury was the thought that come first into my mind

[@carolpridgeon8200]

I am one of those persons who needs to be reminded to stay present....I am very attched to my body....I am very attached to my ego it seems....But I have this typed into my God Page...Eckhart Tolle spoke these words.....Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge....this morning I woke up in anxiety, which is typical. I am experiencing some changes in my body which llimit my activity....this morning I was predicting the future, which consisted of more limitations...without one drop of joy or contentment....so i came on line and found this....I am so grateful that these videos are available to the public. I personally need to be reminded often...and after listening to this video and rereading that quote I can stop ...and. be quiet... and jut watch life as it shows itself all around me. Namaste'

[@rochellearellano7135]

Yes! Without Time, the ego cannot survive. This was my experience, completely!

[@robertgrundhever3961]

If someone needs to hear this: we all have our challenges and it may be very hard right now…but you got this! you are searching for freedom and you effort will be rewarded. god, the universe, conciousness loves you and it will be fine. you are not alone. god bless you❤️✨🙏

[@re-combobulate2358]

This hit deep and sudden, cracking my agonizing, questioning and suffering mind open into into pure and simple free presence ...WoW!

[@oshadidevi6206]

Congratulations! It does feel wonderful. Do you have any ideas (not that I am attatched to the notion ...) as to how a seeker could make the feeling last?

[@foodculturevlog]

Most practical examples and ways to accept the life situations…no words can express my gratitude to your teachings🙏🙏🙏

[@PSBartlett]

Today, a voice in my head or rather my mind woke me up from sleep saying my name. It was your voice. I heard it as if you were standing right next to me. Just my name. I sat straight up, got out of bed and started my day. But first, as I do every day, I opened KZbin and scrolled my feed knowing one of your videos would be there and selected the first one. This one. It was exactly what I needed today and has ignited ideas and emotions I have been tangling with. I don’t understand why or how but I don’t need to know that. I needed this message. Thank you.

[@austinconnor5297]

P S Bartlett, good evening how are you doing, how’s the pandemic situation over there in your country?

[@mariameere5807]

I think this is genius! I feel such Love for This amazing teacher, without his teachings I don’t know if I could have found such a depth of understanding!☯️

[@jelanbesaiso8636]

I totally agree

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[@LisaLywulf]

Love you sister.. tolle has been my first and best teacher. It's good to see you... The depth of what he says, plus giving examples that we actually think of in our minds so we can all relate. I love his depth of understanding of human nature and of our reactive nature.. Everything he saw sitting in that bench and felt while watching people.

[@mariameere5807]

@@LisaLywulf hello Angel! Do you know I’m not even surprised to see you here! You have an amazing understanding of life! Thank you so much for your beautiful reply, I love this man! Like Oprah Winfrey says, he is a new prophet! !💜🕊💜🕊💜🕊💜

[@austinconnor5297]

@@mariameere5807 good evening how are you doing, how’s the pandemic situation over there in your country?

[@bizarrodrake]

Presence is hard to grasp with great pressure and challenges around (speaking as a parent of two young children) yet it is absolutely possible. Cultivation over time and constant practice are major keys.

[@maryp4145]

Don’t give up.Accept the challenges and respond with love. Yes you can.

[@bizarrodrake]

@@maryp4145 thank you for the beautiful encouragement 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jaybartlett2561]

Agreed that children definitely test these spiritual practices but they are also the reason why I strive to be a better version of myself.

[@gridcoregilry666]

the teachings starting around 6:00 when he talks about how suffering brings you towards spiritual awakening and changes the way you experience (without that much of a powerful ego), life becomes comfortable even in dire moments

[@docfinger9320]

Act rather than React. Reality is what it is, hard not to interpret reality. But there in lies the challenge. It is indeed our interpretation of reality that can exacerbate our suffering.

[@sethlinnell2514]

There are life challenges and then the mind adds its own interpretation, which is usually wrong, adding excess suffering to a life situation. You are right Eckhart, take care.

[@champ8899]

This principle of truth is saving our universe! THANK YOU man of God.

[@nitdearmengol7698]

"You invite the state of presece into your life, it begins to manifest of through you" thank you♡♡♡!

[@Simon-tp8tv]

Love you. You are the greatest gift of mankind.

[@gohilshakti93]

Thank you Eckhart Tolle for everything 🙏🏼

[@LauriPoldre]

Eckhart Tolle’s guidance is always so powerful and profound.

[@novalees]

Go with the flow, not the narrative!

[@gavinspeaks]

“Sometimes I want to ask God why He allows poverty, famine, and injustice when He could do something about it, but I’m afraid he might just ask me the same question.” - Abdu’l-Baha 💜 Heart-Based Manifestation KZbinr

[@nathaliechollet8848]

That hit my brain running ! So true !!!!

[@lana3620]

"He" created this world tho, not us, we are living it and only after birth we can affect lives and situations

[@kuuleihunter1044]

wow I love that

[@alisagremore9051]

I have been thinking along these lines also. Thank you fot your honesty.

[@rahulranot8192]

nah, i just wanna ask him why did he create humans at all. So much pain and madness. It's exhausting.

[@user-zb9nb4iq3s]

Экхарт, благодарю тебя тебя дорогой ща все. Люблю и обнимаю

[@darell2581]

Thank you.

[@cococarton3601]

Thanks Eckhart, you have said this so many times but today it just clicked with me. Now I finally get it......Just Be and observe but stop making all these assumptions.

[@obscureorca]

Thank you Eckhart, your contribution to the world is immeasurable 🙏

[@cmickie3296]

It must be fear that keeps us stuck in a mind loop, refusing the present moment. And escapism can be such a powerful drug.

[@alexckelly1]

Happy Thanksgiving Eckhart and Thanks!! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@ukuthulakwenqondo8826]

I'm hungry for this experience of being completely present in the moment. Out of my head and actually living...

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

I couldn't agree more, unfortunately I can relate and I'm working on it every second of my life!

[@joshuamoore2496]

We all needed to hear this. Thank you for your wise words of wisdom.

[@joshuamoore2496]

And question… So when you are sitting in a situation when you have to action but you don’t because they are in anger and you are thinking of away to help.. but get pulled in to them too anger and boom.. that’s my problem 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@bertanelson8062]

Experiencing this presence is indeed life altering. With the accompanying sense of alertness, I have found that I can see the deeper "reason" for challenges that have arisen. Not that the reason becomes so important, but deeper understanding simply arises within the stillness. This deeper perspective becomes available as life continues on and affects all experiences.

[@cironannavecchia9362]

Prima vivi nei ricordi, poi ti proietti nell'illusione del futuro, poi sperimenti il tuo presente. E in fine vivi e realizzi " l'io sono ". Passato, futuro e presente in " uno " eterno momento.

[@ChristineJGold]

To be at peace in any situation shows true mastery 😇

[@rogerlin9602]

Greater part of challenge isn't outside experience, but your mind's conditioning, misinterpretations, and narrative. You then can't separate what is from what is. Suffering is opportunity for intense awareness in presence. But you can invite presence into your life now. Thanks Eckhart. 🤪🏝🏊‍♂️🎀🍺🌸💪🏄‍♂️🌄🤣🍁😇📯🌜🍰🌴

[@redolatabadi]

No future, no ego.

[@eve-lyndavis9366]

Wow, I love his teachings. I resonate with him more..than any....and I've spent a few years trying others, But, for me he's the best...Thank you ! Eckhart x

[@austinconnor5297]

Evelyn Davis, good evening how are you doing, how’s the pandemic situation over there in your country?

[@voy_tech]

I was working late and needed to take a 6’ ladder to the basement but there was no stairs. As I was going down another 16’ ladder while holding the 6’ one I started to fall. I immediately went to the present moment (I might have even thought ‘present moment’), tossed the small later one way and landed on my feet with no harm done to me to speak of.

[@CatScreenTime]

I love the part about the ego having to give up because there was no future for it because the musician only had a year to live. This is a really fantastic way to think. I’m definitely guilty of saying why did this happen to me! Just because my ego tells I now have a burden to face in the future. I don’t know what’s going to happen in the next minute really let alone the next day or month or year!

[@SoldieroftheImam313]

On top of his peaceful teaching Eckhart's clothing sense is very unique and nice❤️🙏

[@dominichiatt7640]

Wonderful as ever. What a brilliant man he is.

[@kingmichaelthelastwarrior]

Living present is a, day by day, moment by moment practice; being conscious is the first ingredient

[@ilhem.creative.inspiration]

I truly appreciate your advice and your meaningful words 🙏

[@legendgamer676]

What a valuable lesson. So important!

[@giselar.12]

🌈“Thank you🙏, for this Video.“🧚🏾

[@omehoffice]

now that I think about it... As soon as you recieve bad news or something isn't working out as intended, you get into that state of awareness. A feeling very similar to stress I feel like. Weird that you get into that state only through bad news though.

[@gaurav3290]

Beautiful video 🤩

[@sandrasaba8229]

Intensified presence

[@thomasanderson6558]

I can feel everyone's mind in that room

[@PoPhamsdotter]

So deep. So simple but yet so hard.

[@forksfashion1396]

I gravitate towards your teachings. I had a car accident and have brain injury. I need someone to e plane these teaching to me in lamen terms. Dumb it down. Lol. I’m desperate. I fear for myself sometimes and need to learn mor to calm my mind. If someone could help me please. Reply to this comment and I will get in touch for private conversation. Thank you. Love and light to all.

[@luciacanizares5469]

Thanks Tolle for your concrete and meaningful concepts. Love them!!!

[@scoorpioo]

Your teachings are really helpful, and you have this beautiful soul. Thank you!

[@christinestone3552]

Thank you Eckhart this is a great teaching🙏💜🙏

[@austinconnor5297]

Christine Stone, good evening how are you doing, how’s the pandemic situation over there in your country?

[@mounaaliawdah4023]

How beautiful 👍

[@mn9120]

Favourite segment definitely! Thank you so much.

[@nardtaye2549]

Thank you dear Eckhart 🤗 I Love you

[@jahblessin3996]

New subscriber here. I appreciate you posting these videos they have already started to help me dealing with my issues and becoming a better person

[@BernadetteLunaNotson]

Beautiful reminder.. Action, in relaxation. Addictive behavior.

[@user-pk6vb8xq2w]

I LOVE YOU ❤️ ECKAR

[@justfollowme2601]

He is a brilliant man that I Never heard.

[@bigbadtroof2632]

God bless Eckhart

[@debe3838]

Intensified sense of aliveness or something, someone, some place, resonating far greater than the sum of its part, or bigger than it looks, is what I was taught the definition of what is sacred.

[@mridulamalpani1010]

Sir, You always guide us with practical experiences, help me to understand how to live life without disturbence 🙏

[@rogerlin9602]

Intensified sense of aliveness, joy in life - sense of time is removed so ego cannot exist. Thanks Eckhart. 🤩🐂🦋🍁🌴🐳🎡🚵‍♀️🧗‍♀️🌏🍍🦒

[@rezamoradi4073]

Thought will always be destructive in it's nature.

[@johngirard8554]

Thoughts will be destructive and constructive.☯️☮️

[@kippapao]

thank you eckhart

[@arunshukla7322]

This feeling is called ANANDA, which is always available internally, and can never come from outside world. It is not dependent on any physical thing.

[@worldbridger44]

Thank you Eckhart 🙏❤️

[@arashfarahani703]

Priceless 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@hereanddraw]

Thank you so much Eckhart 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@johndunne7650]

My guru

[@RajabRajabov]

Thank you for what you are doing, Eckhart🙏

[@elizabethgilchrist8559]

11 11 thankyou universe and angels i affirm forchanging this

[@austinconnor5297]

Elizabeth Gilchrist, good evening how are you doing, how’s the pandemic situation over there in your country?

[@nikolllaaa1234]

Appreciation Master Tolle 🌹

[@now3210]

When you discover Presence, you discover Peace.

[@sarahpayne3833]

Shalom to all⚛🆓️🌄💓🙌

[@austinconnor5297]

Sarah Payne, good evening how are you doing, how’s the pandemic situation over there in your country?

[@pamelaigara7248]

I love your teachings.could your technical team improve on the sound display.listening in from Kenya

[@PankajSingh-pn5fl]

Ego runs in future and past

[@kishanagarwal658]

Inspiring. 🙏🙏🙏

[@777houriaa]

Thank you very much 🙏🙏🥰🥰

[@HuongNguyen-gh4vn]

Thank you very much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@antoinettefisher6895]

Thank you

[@lewisalmeida3495]

Gurdjieff and Spinoza taught how to live in truth and reality. WayofSpinoza

[@lucienebarbosa2407]

Gratidão eu vou buscar a abrir um espaço na minha mente para me conectar mais com ó todo um grande abraço para este ser de grande sabedoria ❤️❤️

[@ficoalvarez]

Master!