How to Feel Gratitude for the Present Moment | Eckhart Tolle

In this video, Eckhart Tolle delves into the transformative power of feeling gratitude for the present moment. He explores how to cultivate a sense of appreciation and presence in daily life. Discover how embracing gratitude can bring about shifts in consciousness and lead to peace and fulfillment.
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About Eckhart:
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.

[@ChildofGod98765]

Please pray for me this thanksgiving. These pass years have been difficult on me. I’ve been struggling to support my children. I keep faith and truly believe in God's promise trusting in his faithfulness. But at times it can be difficult. Especially as a single mother and having two children with autism. I’m overwhelmed. Lord give me strength as I struggle to support my children. But even as I struggle to pay rent and I struggle to buy groceries for my kids. I KEEP FAITH in you LORD JESUS. I’m so overwhelmed. I’m so tired Lord! Please keep me encouraged!

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Sending you lots of Love, Light and Hope 🤍🙏🌠❤

[@sadaafatima]

Praying for you! May God bless you with ease and abundance of everything good. Amen.

[@johnbrown-oj4kl]

We are all gods children. I empathise with your situation. My prayers are with you. Keep strong.

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[@CitrusSimon]

When they said she was going crazy, she was awakening. When they said that she was isolating, she was healing. When they said she was acting funny, she was growing. When they said that she had changed, she was evolving. When they said she did not care anymore, she finally realized that her peace lives within. When they said he was becoming distant, he was learning to trust himself. When they said he was losing touch, he was finding his inner voice. When they said he was being stubborn, he was asserting his boundaries. When they said he was aloof, he was finding solitude and serenity. When they said he was being unrealistic, he was dreaming bigger.

[@elligerrard8345]

Love that 😊 Is this a quote, or your own words?

[@chrismccaffrey8256]

​@elligerrard8345 it's a quote. I see it being posted on many videos so probably a bot

[@melodyblanchard2017]

@citrusSimon thank u so much for this. i needed to read this right now more than you know

[@pfranks75]

I thank God for all of the many blessings and learning experiences in my life.

[@melaniestarkey7868]

God speaks in the silence between the words, something I learned from

[@phamh5615]

Thank you for "The Power of Now" one of the best spiritual book I have ever read !

[@sehrishakram2155]

To learn "art of stillness" one has to go through a lot of suffering and an extreme urge to pull oneself out of this loop...not everyone can develop this skill.

[@annistarvega]

I’m so glad that I live at the same time with such a great teacher. I feel like you are my best friend. Thank you so much Eckhart ❤

[@AL_THOMAS_777]

[@ameliahinckfuss]

I absolutely love you Eckhart. My heart is so grateful for you and your teachings. Thank you God for Eckhart. ❤❤❤

[@getFanGold]

I'm grateful for another Eckhart video 😊

[@lindamutch191]

I sooo appreciate your videos. I recognized my ego was present strongly when I was grocery shopping. I judged the poor quality of food in many people’s baskets. I saw myself feeling superior as I wanted to buy much more organic foods then this store had. I was conflicted as I need cleaner food for my digestion and here I was surrounded by over weight people buying a lot of junk food. Listening to your lesson on ego driven thoughts brought me back to consciousness and I thank you for this important lesson. So I forgive myself and focus on being present. 😊😊😊

[@MarthaSkak]

Thank you Eckhart for supporting me every step of my spiritual awakening. It’s been one heavenly heck of a ride but I have arrived safely at home where I belong, where I’ve always belonged, where I shall always belong and be❤

[@AudreyJones-lw9pp]

I will pray for you. My child is grown now but I bought him up on my own. Not easy. My thoughts are with you

[@ReynaSingh]

Wonderful 🤍 thank you

[@knownow6361]

I accept and trust what is coming next....Happy Thanksgiving to you and all.

[@johngreen4683]

My personal motto is Accept what is Trust what will be And be Grateful for everything 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sehrishakram2155]

I am a big fan of your theory. I have read all your books. I must say you claimed in one of your books that your writings have saved lives of many... and I must admit your claim is true... because it brought transformation in my life, too.

[@midnightblue2893]

Thanks Eckhart! Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 💜🙏💜

[@kathybudd7040]

Thank you..... ❤😂

[@safiyathisiswonderfulrabiu8483]

Thank you

[@recordgirly2567]

Universe is uni=one verse=song Were not separate but we live in this universe; "One Song!" Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks dear sweet Eckhart ❤

[@tamtam670]

The humor makes everything simpler

[@siewkonsum7291]

People say, truth is always simple and humorous! 😅

[@stephenflood3463]

I found this video wholly enjoyable Eckhart.🙏

[@midnightblue2893]

Hi sweetie! 💜 🕊 💜

[@stephenflood3463]

@@midnightblue2893 Hey Nicole! Good to see you dear!💜🐰💜

[@midnightblue2893]

@@stephenflood3463 Grateful to see ya too! 💜

[@stephenflood3463]

@@midnightblue2893 Likewise my love!💞

[@sadiestandring6723]

So grateful for you Eckhart ❤

[@lofera4034]

I love u Eckart ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bparcej6233]

The more we truly understand the wonder of our existence, the greater our appreciation for self and others ✨

[@pawan99286]

Eckhart takes a toll on you

[@ilmariforsnas]

"Stillness is the light of the world"- thank you for this. Reminds me of one quote I heard about stillness. "Stillness has been with us the whole way. No matter what’s going on in our experience, stillness is right there." It's like a relationship, a trusted friend. I have been practicing Steps to Knowledge, which introduces a "self-transcending" stillness practice, and it has been wonderful.

[@sarahjmount9221]

I liked and appreciated your comment. Where would I find out the info on “Steps to Knowledge?” I’ve been following Eckhart for about 4 mos., faithfully, now. Ironically, I’ve purchased 3 of his books for a friend but not for myself, yet. So, I’m just wondering if the “self-transcending stillness practice” you’re referring to is in one of his publications?

[@yakoubyakoub9315]

If you don't know now you know. I love your teaching, take care. Peace. Jakob

[@MphoMaphepa]

Thank you ❤

[@netavergan8875]

On a cycling trip through the French countryside where beautiful vineyards grow, I heard silence. I like to wind my bike through the blooming meadows, even when they are mowed they are not at all beautiful, I stop and listen to the silence.

[@robertforsythe3280]

"Don't know what to say" One must listen to relay, who one hears in ones heart. To be part of the one. This is why you are here and why we listen to be connected with who (one).

[@nancynorland260]

Yes I do believe in miracles today, thank you, thank you and thank you for it is an honor to be one with you and being in your presence. How can it get better than this? I am very grateful for all of my blessings 🙏, thank you. So much love and so it is namaste

[@theunconciousmind7314]

I've realized that it's not about the words.. but it's about if and how much you really care. If u really care u never think about what you could say because it comes naturally from your heart, just as if u talk to a beloved one or your mother or family members. It's just flowing because there is trust, natural confidence and CARE 😊. It's really all just about careing and respect. U don't have to be albert einstein 😅😅😂

[@user-vx4qv1lw1e]

True i can see he tries to translate the state of non duality. Which is accessed when the carnal egoic nature is not in control. That is the universal teaching and massage, in it ethics and morality is included.

[@TheLUCIANA63]

Gratitude ❤

[@rogerlin9602]

1:58 Become comfortable with the state of not knowing. It's a kind of trust. You enter a state of unconcepual knowing. Don't think. It just comes. It is a state of consciousness. Be comfortable with present. Thanks Eckhart. 22 November 2023.🤩🌱🦆🍒🦅💖😎🤡🎯

[@josephtany9515]

🎉 great to listen

[@EckhartTolle]

Thank you for listening.

[@amin_abdollahi_369]

Thankyou😊❤❤

[@flowergirl7260]

I love the simplicity. Thank you.

[@mariameere5807]

Thank you so much for your profound wisdom! Blessings in abundance all! 🙏 🕯🕊🤍🕊🕯

[@sylviabloomfield3428]

i too have had and have difficult times. keep the faith. pray with all your heart. God knows your needs. sometimes hard i know. He will guide you and give you strength. 🙏🙏

[@Offnrunnen1624]

That makes so much sense when you say that when you are connected with source your dreams are more meaningful & peaceful❣️🙏♥️

[@rogerlin9602]

5:42 In alert presence, questions about self esteem dissolve into stillness. Self esteem is always comparative in thinking. You are infinite value. Thanks Eckhart. 22 November 2023.🦆🍁🦆🍒😇🦋🌎👍🦋🏘🎯💖

[@matthewscopelite5303]

Truly a "float tank" lecture. Reminds me of when someone says something of such significance the silence in the room becomes so all encompassing and still that one could hear a pin drop. It's those rare "pin drop" situations that perfectly describe the present moment

[@bgrecoverycoaching2536]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DEAR ECKHART! I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOU!❤

[@beatlebarb64]

I can connect with your dreams. Mine are usually about work and are anxiety-filled! Have a peaceful holiday!

[@lynnmcquillan2338]

Such an interesting one - God Bless you Eckhardt 🙏🤗🙏

[@genuine_john]

everybody in the world needs to hear your wise words. i've watched Eckhart for years now and still going!

[@hanurao1985]

Very enlightening.

[@RobertF-]

Freedom is not based on what you have. Freedom is based on what you are free from and don't have.

[@johngreen4683]

Winston Churchill said at the end of world war 2 " we have suffered terrible suffering but it's all the terrible suffering we have been speared from that we must be truly grateful for" wise words 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@siewkonsum7291]

Freedom is based on neither have nor have not. Freedom is to recongnize what you _already_ have is adequate, complete and fulfilled in you. Needless to seek anymore. 😊

[@alexzlatin2738]

Thank you very much for this video.🙏🙂❤

[@vincechopard6481]

Thank you very much for this nice and interesting talk.❤🙏

[@EckhartTolle]

Thank you for watching.

[@dazknight9326]

Always give thanks for what you do have all year around for what you do have, I always do. Archangel Michael

[@ahmadalramadhan634]

God bless you and everyone else

[@user-jg9vb2jf7i]

I am connected to the present moment through gratitude 🙏 Thank you Eckhart for this lovely teaching. Wish you and everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. Namaste!

[@pinkifloyd7867]

What a nice wonderful gift, thank you Eckhart 😘. (I'm still laughing .... lol)

[@Diana-jx1ju]

Thank you, Eckhart for your dream descriptions and explanations. These resonate, and every time my ego steps in to tell me I've taken another step, my dreams can keep me in line with the one Reality that I am or am not in tune with. I think the Dutch masters of still life and local scenes were keenly aware of this evolving path of alignment/disalignment as portrayed in their paintings and that was their own deeply personal inner struggle as well. Thank you for illustrating for us that openness to not knowing and that that in itself is a form of deeply felt inner power.

[@bilgegumus9849]

İyi ki varsınız 🙏💙

[@carlharmeling512]

Your value to others can be viewed as what most people call self-esteem which is variable, illusory and can tank literally overnight. There are many examples of this. Your value to yourself is as Eckhart said, infinite and thus you cannot overestimate your value to yourself. What most people call self-esteem relies on the valuation others put upon you, which is a false sense of security.

[@siewkonsum7291]

Gratitude is a disclaim of suffering that is happening and to happen. 😊

[@epaminondas3316]

Thank you Eckart for this shared sweetness of the moment and its three ingredients: sensitivity, wonder and gratitude. What more?

[@marciaceciliabadkebadke2293]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sisselhansen3915]

Eckhart!! This IS amazing! I was so, so afraid. The bloodsugar was får too High. But as I listen at you, It goes down!!!!!! I had alot of planes, buying food, fix the wood for the chimney, lots of other stuff... And that stressed me, or I stressed me up so much! But now I'm calm, watching the waterbottle in the sun..... ❤

[@rocioguevaraobando9075]

Infinito Agradecimiento. 😊🌸🌿

[@yukio_saito]

I recently learned that "esteem" and "estimate" have the same etymology. In other words, self-esteem is just an estimate. The ego wants to compare estimates. 😦

[@LuizaauraStoica-ef1hn]

❤

[@elauadeinsf]

Very sweet and grounding experience to listen to these words, as always. Love Simon

[@fonzisalgado512]

Always amazes me

[@fredphipps9452]

Thank you, we only have what we have. I don't have a private jet but I'm not on the breadline

[@user-wy9re1rq4j]

Thank you so much Eckhart for teaching us how to stay in present moment. I am feeling very blessed after listening to your talk . Wish you very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

[@EllamiArt]

If you ask me with wich famous person you would have a conversation' it would-be Eckhart Tolle.❤

[@TheMetroGnome]

This was so powerful 👏🏼

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Danke

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Thanks!

[@EckhartTolle]

Thank you for your support.

[@melindaboldizsar204]

🙏 ❤

[@wilcoats2705]

Self esteem is the worst!!

[@christinedonnelly5444]

Will you please put the commercials at the beginning or end of your talks? Midstream is very intrusive and disruptive to his flow. Thankyou 🖤

[@Omnipresence10]

🙏

[@teresadaily6155]

Try listening to Elkhart toole. He will help with this. Love and light to you

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🙏🙏🙏

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Nice😮

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😊🙏🦋

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[@tamtam670]

موجود 👍

[@mallykartha9522]

Waw. It’s interesting he says that grattitude should not be a means to an end. And his dreams about just before a presentation. Is that not a touch of anxiety too ? And how do you Appriciate a thing of beauty without the mind interpreting what you see The process of recognising something. There is a thought process that occurs Right?

[@alicebravo9147]

Right. I have trouble with this too. Wrapping my mind around the concept and actually DOING it. I might not feel like I'm thinking about something, but thenI feel I'm not really appreciating item A. And if I'm appreciating it, I feel like I'm thinking about it.(???)🤔

[@alicebravo9147]

The gratitude part I think he means a means to an end as in- you're appreciating something in order to express gratitude TO someone or something. OR in order to "be grateful " . He's saying just be grateful it's there. I think.

[@adaoz6334]

💜🌿💜🌿💜🌿🙏🙏🙏

[@sue6581]

Im still looking for answers regarding motherhood. When I just became a mother unexpectedly with a traumatic birth and then after that no help , the next years no help and being very sick . Also a post partum and no help. Sitting with my baby with so much pain in my body and feeling exhausted and completely out of balance with hormones. My son also had no rest and as a baby almost didnt sleep , so every hour he slept I fell imeediatly asleep. It was absolutely horrible. How do you cope with that? I really wonder wha the answer is to that? How to find peace in such years?

[@florianr.3858]

Is the surface dream he mentions at the end the name of the world of perception that we usually call reality ? I'm uncertain about what he talks about here. Thanks

[@leasparkles2861]

Eckhart has such a great sense of humor 😂

[@watcher687]

Mr Tolle, I’m wondering how much of your time your mind is engaged in things in the past or future in your daily life?

[@evadefrumerie3676]

Thankyou for your tender speaking, Today I had a terrible outburst with my mother and now I understand why. Because she do not pay any attention to me but to my weakness and pretends to hear big things or news from me....but I have not a very special interesting career life. Exceptionel news and so on. I am now 59 years visiting my so very un happy mother. (For years I have been in the shadow of my sister) It is terrible to argue with her and I could not control myself and play the game... what would you do when your mother got her mothers house (my grandmother) seelling it to my younger sister and not asking or inviting me for 15 years and treating you as a person who is not really welcomed.? My mother seem to be happy hurting me and in her house there are no picture of me but only of my sister. I am thinking that attention and appreciation goes hand in hand. What shall I do?

[@beatleme2]

Love n forgive your mom anyway, you only get one.

[@Feensang]

Eine Ameise erblickte einen Elefanten und ein Elefant sah eine Ameise Beide staunten lächelten und bedankten sich einander bewundernd....

[@flotteur]

Merci !

[@EckhartTolle]

Thank you for your support.

[@Buddhaparensvenska]

Who 'is it that Feel Gratitude for the Present Moment ? I must be a new ego :)

[@evadefrumerie3676]

😂👍💙💙

[@malvika11]

What is the present moment is extremely painful? How can i be in gratitude 😢

[@siewkonsum7291]

(A Buddhist teacher says) Pain is an appearance, but don't grasp on it, as it happens, but do things that need to happen - example say a painful toothache, go see a doctor (to happen), repair or pull out the rotten tooth (need to happen). 😊

[@malvika11]

Thanks but what is the pain is not physical ? If it is due to excessive worry of the future

[@guzilisesta69]

🙏®️🎧

[@Unknown-dj6fz]

I have no hope in life. I don't know what to do😢

[@ronhughes1407]

How are you doing today? I hope you are feeling better today.

[@thezzach]

3:30 thinking is the state of not knowing 7:00 neither superior or inferior 8:40 the ego is always superior or inferior. Big guy with muscles story 🤣 19:00 Everything is a means to an end…opposite og gratitude … Beware of the 👉 Spiritual Ego 👈

[@sankarakrishnan8707]

His smile is unbelievable. Radiance of presence. 🤣

[@CoachHeyward]

Maybe you don’t have money….but what do you have that could benefit others? That would feel GOOD to give?

[@menschsascha]

Ego: I AM THE WIZZARD! what are muscles for?