Is Eckhart Tolle Enlightened?

[@ginah9128]

I am very grateful to Eckhart Tolle. His teachings have helped me tremendously.

[@awakeningwithannie]

I disagree that he tells people to battle their ego. He tells us to accept it. He never uses the words "fight" or "battle" or "eradicate" or "remove". He is saying to transcend it. This does not mean eradicate. It means integrate. If you're present, the ego falls away. And he says "fall away" over and over.

[@keesvandervliet6822]

The way Tolle talks about the ego is the same way as A Course in Miracles does. The Course also theaches that it is the ego wich lives in de past en the future

[@daodejing81]

Beautifully put!

[@DamyanTenev]

​@@keesvandervliet6822He targeting the 9's claiming they are limited because they are body types and body types naturaly compare present situations with past experiences.He is a head type and head types lives in their tower thinking themselfs as gods loves to supress and ridicule anything below.9's are naturaly peaceful beings because they supress their anger and are able to see many points of view,has soothing presence and people can heal and drop their bounderies around them.

[@ladonnahylton8768]

His books along with Seat of The Soul by Gary Zukav and The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz changed my life almost 30 years ago.❤

[@debhughes9540]

Glad to know I'm not the only one he puts to sleep. I have had much difficulty listening to him even on 1.25 speed. ADHD said no.

[@ChristinaLop]

Agree that you can get bored from listening to him. I prefer his books. I do feel ET has some great stuff,

[@nivak11]

I agree, but truth be told, this guy is putting me to sleep too!

[@craftycub]

Eckhart Tolle started me on my journey. I read his books. He is hard to listen to but he was the first person I heard say I am not my mind. It really helped me

[@janetml11]

I actually love listening to him. He has made a signifiant impact on my life. He is soulful, and he calms me. But I can understand that his cadence could put some to sleep. He brings out in many those truths that we have within our selves. So glad to have so many wonderful podcasts by you and many others.

[@Karen-ul9hd]

It's actually quite wonderful to go to sleep with Eckhart's voice

[@montejones8671]

Thank you for sharing. It was very helpful. I too have read the books and watched his videos. I also listened to the criticisms by more than a few. You brought this full circle. We are in agreement and I will continue along the same path. Again thank you. 🙏

[@Monicaa33111]

I absolutely LOVE Eckhart Tolle and so grateful for his teachings. I have been in his presence twice and the first time I heard him speak, I found him extremely engaging and easy to listen to. I have never ever in my life been so able to stay present listening to and taking in every word someone says as the first time I heard him speak. I was completely present for about two and half hours and it was so inspiring, peaceful and interesting. To me, he is practicing what he “preaches” and is just all around amazing. I also love his sense of humor. I’ve never felt he is telling us to eradicate our ego, but rather be aware of it and transcend. He has the best energy and radiates so much peace, love and kindness.

[@94nolo]

I love how your videos guide me into the present moment. A loving relationship with the present moment, too.

[@rebeccaslater1398]

Love Echart Tolle . Really enjoy listening to him talk and learning from him , as well as reading all his books .

[@debshipman4697]

Lol, he does have a great voice for complete relaxation. His writing is astounding.

[@muliefriend4785]

I believe that he suggests observing the ego…not getting rid of it. Also tells folks not to follow anyone, follow the signposts we find on our path.

[@HT-sh1yj]

Reading Eckhart’s book The New Earth was one of three things I’ve read over the years that have had the most profound effect in terms of shaping my spirituality. Gary Zukav’s Seat of the Soul awakened me after I had rejected Christianity. Then I read something Oprah wrote in an article - she said that during her 20s while in a bad relationship and working at a small tv station, she one day realized that while she had been waiting for God to tell her what she should do, all along God was waiting for her to decide what she wanted to do. That one sentence blew me away and made me realize we design our experiences. Then lastly Tolle’s The New Earth taught me a lot about being present. What I have learned from this channel during the last many months is that what I learned from the above three sources is true for me but also the overall purpose of life (if you want to call it that) is to learn about the many aspects of love and overcome our fears. These have been the highlights of my spiritual journey.

[@cathryndeyn9]

Wow, well that explains a lot about Oprah! The moment she left the narrow path. 😢

[@HT-sh1yj]

@@cathryndeyn9 not sure what you mean. Oprah is responsible for all three of the events I describe above - I learned about Gary Zukav and Eckhart from her. So I’m a huge Oprah fan.

[@Brian-uq6jm]

hah I'm not the only one. I can't focus on his talk for more than 5 minutes. I always get distracted, but he is a very lovely person.

[@KathrynA-q5l]

It seems to me that Eckhart speaks as he lives, his voice representing the calm within - uninterested in whether he's using his voice or mannerisms to engage others. It's not of his concern. I find he writes similarly, from his own stream of consciousness, unconcerned whether his words will have meaning to others. It's like he's an open book saying" read me if you want, understand me if you can....meh, if this connects with you, that's ok and if not, that's ok too

[@VerenaKuschel]

I think, when Eckhart Tolle speaks he wants the listener to meditate. That's, why he makes long pauses, so that the listener has time in which he won't think. In one of his talks he explains this concept. But I rather like to meditate when I sit down for meditation, rather than in the moment when I listen to someone .

[@Charlotte-mk4ze]

To me, it is sometimes possible to listen to someone like Eckhart in a state of meditation, of aware openness, which means of not arguing.I am then grateful for the pauses, the stillness shining through. But I can totally see that it might be too relaxing... ;-)

[@dabeezkneez8716]

This is something masterfully executed by Osho or Rajneesh as he is also known. His skill is quite unmatched though often imitated.

[@mariadegan1029]

Thank you🙏l agree, but l find his way of speaking very calming, and easy to listen to😊

[@albinaakramova9644]

I read “A New Earth “ in 2012 I was so happy 🎉

[@vickiwagher8853]

So nice glad that i found these videos 🙏

[@clementevillasenor6528]

Yes Eckart’s Tolle’s writings are amazing

[@lasenorita9105]

Thank you for the video , Eckhart tolle has come into my life and changed my life completely , as he says and I do believe it to be true , when you are ready for the teachings the teacher will appear . As for the ego I believe it to be a part of us and it is something we can keep it balanced when we are aware of it arising . Being a mummy is harder to be rooted in presence but its also a great opportunity to practice it and I am forever grateful for his teachings I have found the inner peace in me the joy the love I fill my life with everyday living in presence . Have a wonderful blissful day you beautiful beings ❤

[@gina2553]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@snoraida29]

Thank for sharing .I also rather read his books than listen to him. His books appeared magically when I was in a very dark place. I'm still moving forward to where I want to be and at the same time very appreciative of where I am now.Blessings to you and your channel from Italy 💕

[@batiyahyisrael]

John, I AM also a reincarnation of a biblical character/personality. I have not yet introduced myself publicly (explicitly) as you have. It was very interesting to hear your story. I saw a video of you for the first time yesterday. I'll just say this, perhaps we'll meet again...in person. btw, I love your drawing of Yeshua/Jeshua. Shalom ☀

[@mrsfolkartist76]

Here's some Eckhart Tolle quotes: "What the ego calls LOVE is possessiveness and addictive clinging that can turn to hate within a second." "When you are aware that you are thinking, that awareness is not part of thinking. It is a different dimension of Consciousness." "There is no such thing as "My life!" I don't have a life, I AM life!" (BY THE WAY THIs is my thought on God: when God/the creator called himself "I AM" and we say those words it is also what We are "I AM" is what god is and what we are as one being" ) LRB

[@johnofnew]

I disagree with his perceptions on Love. He is referring to Lust not Love.

[@ascendinguniversalbutterfly]

I would like to pose the question does it really matter which of the Spiritual Mentors/Teachers are enlightened? Should we not focus on our own aspects of enlightenment, knowledge, wisdom, spiritual advancement? They are all inspirational speakers and authors, we filter and choose through our own various filters the point of resonance. ⭐

[@johnofnew]

Spirituality is always a personal journey.

[@karinastryjkowska7517]

Every soul is enlighten...however not every mind is

[@johnofnew]

interesting perspective

[@susannemariadorfler4599]

THANK YOU❤ I really love Eckhard Tolle. Especially because as a German living in Norway his German speeches are much easier for me to understand immediately. Most of the really good informations, books and courses are usually in English. Though I DO intelectually understand English perfectly, is it somehow more difficult to take the words into the heart immediately... Strange, but that's how it is for me... So I watch your show everyday, but always need to see and hear it 3 times to really grasp the deeper meaning of the words. 😊

[@susannemariadorfler4599]

This said I also think there is a slight difference between how the word "ego" is defined in both languages and I think that he might use it the German way. There self-awareness is more described as Selbstbewusstsein or Selbst (self) , while Ego is rather mind-controlled definition one has about himself/herself created by how others and the environment made one think about oneself.... Difficult to explain.

[@raayna6630]

He's no more special than everyone self. There's only the Now, you can't work from the past or the future, only now. Seek within, all the answers are there.

[@ginacrabtree3140]

Always love your perspective

[@jacklangley861]

Eckhart's presence alone reveals the depth of his wisdom.

[@KathrynA-q5l]

John and Eckhart do not define ego in the same way

[@robinalber6501]

Thank you!❤

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Yes! Definately! God showed him at a fairly young age the difference between Spirit and Ego. He Lives in Spirit and has overcome his Ego..and teaches people How to do the same and to forgive those still living in their Ego..just as Jesus Did when Satan tempted Him to use His Power for worldly gain. 😊❤

[@johnofnew]

I respect your beliefs but in no way believe in a Satan

[@kathleenwharton2139]

@@johnofnew I am not sure I believe in a Satan either. I was just saying what it says in the Bible.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

@@johnofnew I believe in Love and Peace..However God Does it.

[@JudyeK]

I would just like to credit Eckhardt Tolle's source of knowledge. He was a student of a spiritual teacher called Barry Long from Byron Bay Australia. He put Barry's teachings into his first books.

[@karaanaya]

Yes the Ego is about balance. ❤❤❤

[@Tamarayochanan]

Fredrick Nietzsche send your way is your way my way is my way as for the right way or the only way it doesn’t exist❤

[@krisano1prsn]

"OMG", you said what I've always thought. He definitely has some good advice but iis hard to listen to - I thought I was only the one that felt that way. Thanks for another enlightening video!

[@RebelJones-wg7vz]

An enlightened being never judges another 🧐

[@johnofnew]

who is judging?

[@lightseeker6943]

I'm totally with you on the notion of ego. I mean.. the point of incarnating in the physical was precisely to experience the contrast resulting from the illusion of separation from God and other souls. Our ego and sense of self are obviously mandatory for that kind of experience. It's just that those who end up transcending their ego and being able to control the various biological and instinctive impulses that result from that ego will probably tend to live a much more peaceful and satisfying life, since they won't feel the need to always compete with others, prove themselves to others, they won't always feel threaten by others, etc. But with that said, a total eradication of our ego would defeat the very purpose of our presence here in the physical. Thanks John for this other great video!

[@ireland8235]

I am new to your channel , only found you recently , but wanted you to know that I find your videos very interesting and worthwhile . Keep up the good work ! If you are filming more videos like this , what are your thoughts on Laura Lynne Jackson , and also the long island medium Theresa Caputo , and the happy medium Kim Russo . Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to film videos and share your thoughts and memories .

[@Alo-haaa]

Eckhart took the name "a new earth" from your book John ❤️

[@BinduMadhavaDasLoveAll]

It's like saying what degree is cold and what degree is hot that's very much subjective to the person experiencing the temperature. And just like enlightenment the degree of understanding is like layers which are infinitely in-depth. It's like when you're born you don't know language but in your inviting to the language you know how to speak it. Same with spirituality it's a language. What is objectively enlightened? It's not finite or defined it's an experience which you cannot judge unless you experience it yourself and who's to say you have from an objective standpoint?

[@johnofnew]

interesting perspective though I believe its all far simpler

[@chromakey84]

With respect the ego is the false being that we are creating. Watch it die completely to be reborn, then watch it reassemble itself again and again. The ego is untrue persistence

[@johnofnew]

I respect your beliefs though we disagree

[@mlwaggoner]

Hi John. I appreciate and am enjoying your channel(s). Found you through Alex’s NLS and looking forward to the next exchange. I’m having a wonderful time looking at things anew. Since understanding how thoughts become things and that we are one with god/source and each other, I am marveling at how manifestations I once filtered through dogma and attributed to something outside myself are really the result of loving energy that flows through everything. I’ve heard you say you’ve witnessed miracles when you were able to facilitate a person’s release of fear and encourage their belief. In the past, I’ve seen people who were self-confessed skeptics attend gatherings where the occurrence of miracles ‘was noised about’ and they went with the intention to prove it was all BS. They held no expectation of any healing for themselves, yet despite this mindset, they experienced a healing (physical or spiritual). Is that an illustration of grace or mercy? Is belief the only thing that facilitates manifestation in this plane? Oxford dictionary says mercy is “compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.” But that’s in *our* power. Every moment we can choose to either be loving or not to another. Webster says grace is “unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification.” Since we are all one and already worthy; and god is within, not without, any “divine assistance” *is* merited. WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF GRACE AND MERCY? I’d appreciate your thoughts. Thanks for creating a safe place for discourse.

[@johnofnew]

Simply aspects of Love.

[@lisaduhrssen7741]

The patriarchy is cunning,baffling and powerful!😢

[@anthonyphillips2874]

So is the matriarchy.

[@johnofnew]

equality is loving

[@Sydebern]

I feel Eckhart brings me to a slower pace, which i actually enjoy at times. Similar to Osho.

[@luminous8330]

In regards to Jim Carrey’s comments, I believe that there isn’t a universally ‘right’ or not so right in attending a red carpet event. What matters most, in my opinion, is maintaining a sense of nonattachment. Conscious awareness

[@johnofnew]

My issue with the red carpet moment wasn't about his beliefs but how completely unloving he was being to the interviewer. God is Love.

[@timothyfowell8446]

Hi John! Thank you for sharing! I enjoy tolle as well! When Jesus speaks of a narrow gate do you believe he is speaking about the present moment? Thanks ! God bless!

[@daodejing81]

I don't want to usurp from John, but I am inclined to chime in. I see the narrow gate as the INWARD. Looking within. The present moment is the gateway to introspection.

[@anthonyphillips2874]

Eckhart had moment of grace that dissolved his egoic self, it's not a choice he made, it's something that happened, he teaches to be present but I don't know if that would lead to an enlightened state, it's a state of being more present, a better way to live. I had a moment of realisation bought on by his teachings but it didn't last, it's now a memory, I can't listen to him anymore because it's always about the problems that not being present causes, rarely does he give a reminder of entering the portal of presence, plus the way he is being marketed by sounds true is awful and I can only imagine he doesn't know about the constant advertising.

[@cindybrown9398]

“Enlightenment” can be sudden or gradual. If enlightenment is sudden, the interpretation of the experience is limited to the experience and possibly imagination of the recipient… intelligence and the ability to articulate the experience to other’s is also a factor. Tolle has both the intelligence and ability to share his awakening in an understandable way… However, being in the Now, is just one way to awakening. Tolle was a phenomenon back in his day and had the skill to articulate his experience. Now, more people are experiencing these sudden awakenings… if these awakenings are now focused, or Oneness focused, mindfulness focused, gratitude focused or focused on whatever… Because of Tolle’s early, yet contemporary writings, the newly awakened have easily to understand reference material to guide them on their path, if that information is desired. However, the way I see it, sudden awakening only opens the door… sure, it’s enlightenment but then, what is enlightenment?

[@johnofnew]

great circular comment

[@renakmans3521]

He is whether someone thinks he is or not.

[@sherritoye23]

He doesn’t have a belief….he has a knowing

[@johnofnew]

semantics

[@sherritoye23]

@@johnofnew I actually had to look up the definition lol!!!!. But yes, words that only mean what meaning we put to them. 🙃

[@annamariasabatino9399]

I had to laugh at the end... I too don't listen to him as I fall asleep.

[@liabeachy]

I’ve read a few too many books probably got confused 😐, cos they don’t deal with mental illness in a way that supports . Traumatic stress abuse is hard enough without a self help guru making it out it’s just being in the now . I agree his voice is boring and so slow it’s annoying. ☺️

[@tabularasa108]

Eckharts use of ego is used in the eastern sense. It is, essentially, everything that is not the experience of the high self, or divine self. The west uses the term ego in a different way. I think you may be talking about the same things, in different terms.

[@Benny_000]

Enlightenment is ego-death. So yes we must get rid of the ego by realizing the ego-construct is just a fiction lived by Intelligent Infinity. And we find Intelligent Infinity, our True Self, when we leave the ego-construct or let it die by recognizing it's not the real you.

[@johnofnew]

I respect the definition you have chosen

[@BeyondtheveilwithMommaG]

I have been thinking of you a lot and you past life. Is John, that wrote a revelation the disciple or a different John.

[@johnofnew]

one and the same

[@BeyondtheveilwithMommaG]

Do you have a video on the book and the interpretation? I was a huge studier of Christian prophecy and then in 2021 I read Jesus and the Essenes 🤯. So now I am on a journey of discovering other religions and the many paths to God but, as you can imagine, prophecy seems to be unfolding but I don’t know if I believe it or even WHAT to believe. Truly I am searching for direction on this new path.

[@cattails1166]

What is your opinion on Kathleen McGowan, author, TV personality, and claimed descendant of Jesus and Mary Magdalene?

[@johnofnew]

never heard of her.

[@susannemariadorfler4599]

There are ALOT of people in France who say they are descendants of Yeshua and Mary Magdalene. Especially since they found "Jesus' family grave" the Talpiot Tomb, with the one coffin saying Judah, son of Jesus, and another one Mary Magdalene and Yeshua, son of Joseph and so on... ALL Allegedly.. Maybe, nor really proven...

[@MrSpiritmike]

Christianity is oneness with God. "We are one body in the one Christ!", Do you not know you are the temple of the Holy Spirit?, I AM the vine, you are the branches, My Father is the vine grower, it is no longer I that live but Christ through me!. St Augustine said, "the description of a mature Christian community is one Christ living Himself! And on and on it goes. Just because people don't get their own religion doesn't mean the teachings are defective. Singling out Christianity is kinda hurtful. I'm a Rosicrucian and see how all the religions were misunderstood, especially, Judaism and Islam. Mystics of all religion come to one conclusion. We are all one!

[@johnofnew]

There are beautiful people in all religion. Christianity has been the most damaging religion in the world. There are more deaths attributed to Jesus Christ than any other. Entire countries have been decimated by christians. But the same can be said about Muslims. The reality of it is all religion needs to go to the wayside for us to have a loving world.

[@RodTenor]

A true vedantist would tell you that a person is never enlightened. On the « I » is all knowing and the « I » has nothing to do with the Ego or the personal self. Rupert Spira talks explains it really well.

[@johnofnew]

Do you believe vedanta (one of the six schools) is the only "true" belief?

[@RodTenor]

@@johnofnew I do believe in vedanta but I don’t much care to know if it’s the only true belief, which wouldn’t be vedantic but rather pedantic… I came to it naturally and avoided the neo-advaita speech of « There’s no one here, there’s nothing to do »., which I find trashy and simplistic. And if I quiet my mind and shift my focus, I can see God in all things (I am not religious btw) maybe like a Sufi. Scientifically, I believe that the conscious model is supported by Idealism, with its tennants like Bernardo Kastrup and Donald Hoffman for example.

[@FairnessIsTheAnswer]

At 7:25, it is stated about Christians: "They believe that only Jesus is one with God. And so you can't have that oneness with God." Can you reference some source that states this? Do most people who call themselves Christians believe this? Among every belief system, there are groups with differences. I think it's often a bad idea to make absolute statements. It's true that many Christians have the theology that everyone is separated from God the moment they are born, but I've never encountered any Christian who stated that they believe that only Jesus can be one with God. If you believe that Jesus taught that only he could be one with God and no one else could, then say that's what you believe.

[@johnofnew]

The quote they use to support this belief is "The only way to the father is through me" Which I believe is a mistranslation.

[@FairnessIsTheAnswer]

@@johnofnew Thanks for responding. For the sake of establishing my perspective, I do not believe that the only way to God is through Jesus. The reason I don't believe that Jesus is the only way to God is because of the testimonies of many people who physically died and then "came back to life" and experienced God. NDE = Near-Death Experience. Many of them were not Christians or even believers in God. The issue of whether Jesus is the "only way", and scripture translation is critical to accurate understanding.

[@mxultra8995]

What do you think of the teachings of Neville Goddard?

[@johnofnew]

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[@mxultra8995]

​@@johnofnewthanks!

[@yogagirl4695]

Eckhart Tolle is helpful but only to the point where I have to buy another one of his books, watch yet another video, and listen to another lecture. It's neverending. 🤨

[@johnofnew]

You are the one choosing to "have to"

[@thespiritschild]

Same! His voice is asmr 😂

[@betinabinah1825]

Now this is only my humble opinion but nobody is enlightened because we are one and if even one person in the world, and we know there's so many is suffering then there is no enlightened. I think about quan yin and how she said that she's postponing her final enlightenment until she takes everybody with her. As far as Eckhart Tolle he's contributed a lot to The Awakening moments in many many people but personally I think that he's going to snap one day, no disrespect

[@johnofnew]

It depends on your definition of "enlightened" doesn't it?

[@betinabinah1825]

@@johnofnew I believe that we all have enlightened moments, hours, and days and some of us are blessed to have years if we're in a monastery perhaps. But for me enlightenment means that humanity is well and clearly that is not the case. We are each a part of one body so if my arm is broken and hungry but my legs are great I'm not whole and well and complete. No judgment of others for their perceptions.

[@johnofnew]

interesting perspective . I believe "enlightenment" is freeing yourself from fear and coming very present with yourself and becoming lighter and aware of your interconnectedness with everything. You seem to be focused on how bad things are rather than making your part of the world free of fear.

[@betinabinah1825]

@@johnofnew everyday it is my intention to be but I believe love is and to be what I believe piece is I rarely focus on the negative I spend a tremendous amount of time and silence. I just don't feel that any individual human being can be enlightened when there's still so much suffering in the world. Perhaps I'm a little jaded in that I lived in Sedona for 8 years and I watched a bunch of inline people not act in accordance with that. And I've also known a lot of Adam and Christians who were so far removed from what love is in their behavior that the hypocrisies he definitely is not my favorite aspect of reality

[@arleneober2041]

He never resonated with me.

[@dusanmilovanovic4979]

No he's not. He's not even awakened. I'm sorry for that guy

[@johnofnew]

interesting

[@cynthiabowkett4082]

HI JOHN BLESSINGS, AND APPRECIATION FOR YOUR TIME AND YOUR TEACHINGS LEARNT FROM THE REAL YESHUA. JOHN YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH I ENJOY LISTENING TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE YOUR WISDOM YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME SO VERY MUCH IN SUCH A VERY SHORT TIME I TRULY UNDERSTAND WHY YESHUA CALLED YOU "THE BELOVED" HOW TRUE IS THAT IT JUST IS THE PERFECT TERMINOLOGY FOR WHO YOU TRULY ARE. I AM GUIDED BY EACH AND EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR TEACHINGS. I HAVE A ? COULD YOU ALWAYS TURN THE OTHER CHEEK IN ALL YOUR RELATIONSHIPS IF SO CAN YOU TEACH ME PLEASE. I WAS ALWAYS EMPATHIC HOWEVER AFTER THREE FAILED MARRIAGES I AM NO LONGER THE DOORMAT AND CAN NOT TURN THE OTHER CHEEK HOWEVER, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR TECHNIQUE ON HOW AND WHY. YOUR STUDENT XXX LOVE LIGHT THANK YOU JOHN

[@BullyMaguire4ever]

Nope, you know how you can tell? His net worth. He is an entertainer.

[@johnofnew]

Do you think spiritual people shouldn't have a roof over their head and be homeless?

[@sspencer4036]

I'm glad you called out Jim Carry. Love him as a comedian but I find him extremely fake as a person.

[@denisehenry4894]

I love his writing, but as a speaker my attention floats elsewhere.

[@mary-loustephenson6063]

I don't think Eckhart Tolle is enlightened. Never made if through any of his books and can't stand to hear him talk - boring. I don't think he has said anything original. Glad people feel they have been helped by him though. Whatever works.

[@rosewidener1238]

🤍

[@tracielatham8415]

I’m not sure how you are using the term “self aware” but a narcissist is absolutely NOT self aware.

[@johnofnew]

A narcissist is someone so aware of himself to the exclusion of others.

[@tracielatham8415]

@@johnofnew That is not at all what self aware means. You are using that term to mean the opposite of what is actually means. A quick google search will confirm my point. A narcissist is a person who is NOT self aware at all.

[@hermansohier7643]

No one is enlightent and no one is not enlightent .There's no enlightent meat .

[@johnofnew]

interesting perspective

[@zion367]

I dont think so

[@johnofnew]

I respect that

[@elisabethfawcett5245]

You should stay away from judging other teachers. Unfollowing you

[@johnofnew]

There was no judgement in this video or any others That is your story you are projecting.

[@vronw5782]

😮 oh I think I maybe in the minority but I do not like listening to him, he is annoying 😊 Yes John you cannot get rid of ego. If you do how will you know what ego is 🤔

[@johnofnew]

ego only means self awareness