How to Avoid Getting Lost in Suffering

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For anyone dealing with depression or emotional pain, Eckhart discusses the importance of keeping our attention in the present and staying alert to the mind's tendency to create further suffering.
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Eckhart Tolle is widely recognized as one of the most original and inspiring spiritual teachers of our time. He travels and teaches throughout the world.
Eckhart is not aligned with any particular religion or tradition, but excludes none. His profound yet simple and practical teachings have helped thousands of people find inner peace, healing and greater fulfillment in their lives. At the core of his teachings lies the transformation of individual and collective human consciousness - a global spiritual awakening.
Eckhart Tolle is the author of The Power of Now, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, which has been translated into 32 languages and become one of the most influential spiritual books of our time.
In his most recent book, A New Earth, he shows how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness, but also the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the world.

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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..

[@GabrielDoesTypology]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@TehDawg]

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.

[@LuckyFish3000]

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

[@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?

[@shaundaross123]

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

[@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

[@michelleconvey5321]

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.

[@michelleconvey5321]

@@dariusus9870 ?

[@braunygirl]

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

[@redwingsfan3621]

9:55

[@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

[@natcat655]

Same!

[@lamecasuelas2]

I feel the same way and today was exceptionally low

[@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

[@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 😊

[@akakonoha]

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

[@Streamwalker1000]

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

[@patrickburns4175]

Genuinely original insights has Eckhart...

[@richielavery2446]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@raresmircea]

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

[@nyg6863]

ok

[@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.

[@simiancinema2022]

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

[@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 :)

[@anitamuis6428]

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 .

[@sterreveenman3672]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@sansha2687]

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

[@thebluedot4728]

San Sha ❤️

[@christophlanganki7507]

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

[@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. 🙏

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@jmang5953]

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

[@Sara-pb3bd]

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

[@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 ?

[@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!

[@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

[@cgswm92]

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

[@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.

[@danielaorthogirl887]

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

[@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 ..."

[@MiaSpencerBengal]

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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

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

[@computerplayer110]

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

[@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!

[@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...

[@royabauman5770]

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!

[@GoodVibezOfficial]

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

[@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'

[@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.

[@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.

[@caw4791]

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

[@MrHav1k]

This is a great video. I love it when Eckhart posts the answers to questions on the channel like this. They're a great complement to his books.

[@lenas5613]

Thank you Eckhart. The subject of thoughts and unconscious thinking is so true. This is not living in the present moment. Not easy to practice. ..but the way to lighten up.

[@charlotterose1557]

this explanation is mind blowing. i can't believe how much sense you make! and i also love how you reitrate that bad experiences can be good for us and can bring about something good in our lives

[@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...

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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).

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

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

[@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

[@sarahsheets9130]

Thankyou! For both Eckart Tolle and the man opening up so honestly. I can so relate so helpful always! His voice soothes my soul!

[@karmentrnovsek9084]

Great question and answer💓 Thank you🙏

[@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 🇳🇿❤🙏

[@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 ?

[@pessoa288]

Bravo man, thanks for that question!!

[@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.

[@cavmuns]

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

[@alert-mercy]

Great question thank you - and as always Eckhart clears the fog

[@kentborges5114]

This being the greatest addiction(SUFFERING), thank you for your insight !!!

[@TheBambam2371]

Praying for y'all my friend. I hope y'all feel better soon. I hope all goes well for y'all. I wish y'all the very best. God bless y'all my friend. God loves y'all.

[@pesthlm]

I can really understand the question. I also believe that many recognize this, as well as being swallowed by (mental) suffering.

[@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.

[@IvanZehirov]

Please do video for anxiety and panic attacks

[@mlguthery]

Spartan Spartanov please!

[@annaseagar6992]

@@mlguthery Eckhart does have a video on anxiety and panic attacks. I have found it most helpful

[@normanorma8505]

I watched this today and feel I had a spiritual awakening sooooooo happy thank you ❤

[@michelleconvey5321]

Eckhart, thank you for your gift. You have helped me in ways that you may never know. I am forever grateful

[@brooklynmurphy2940]

THANK YOU FOR BEING SO BRAVE, YOUNG MAN!!!

[@benhall1741]

Wow, what a self-aware dude!

[@bellarosefranco5840]

ECKHART IS CHANGING MY PRESENT. I TRULY GRATEFUL TO YOU MR. TOLLE

[@maimohamed3590]

On time, thank you so much ✨🙏

[@mcstratoman]

Wonderful! This is one of my favorite Eckhart Tolle videos!

[@seetherrr03]

I like the self-observant quality to the advice in this video. Thanks, Eckhart ! :)

[@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

[@venkatyalamati3285]

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

[@DianaASMR]

Thank you so much, Eckhart! 🙏❤

[@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.

[@SheDontUseJelly111]

This is so powerful and just the message I needed to hear. Thank you Eckhart.

[@cherryblossom8282]

Wow, I needed to hear this now. Thanks Eckhart.

[@kevinb4419]

Very helpful second time Im watching this i found this video yesterday i Will keep watching and practising Im tired of being unhappy!

[@navpreetkaur4790]

This helped me understand my situation as well, I can totally relate.

[@leahyeahhhh]

what a perfect response. love this man