School of Awakening: How to Connect with the Aliveness of Nature (Part 1)

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[@cvetkapisek8785]

My God is near, when I listen to Eckhart. Here, yes, Nature is perfect teacher for me as I was my first 20 years living in the nature, on the village, yes, you can sense the air, the ground, the wind, the storm, the wind, everything... The most experiencing was storming and lightning, when the light went off in the evenings....when grandmother was peacefully walking around with candle and inside was peace that you can breath it, outside was lightning..... O, gosch! WE WERE ONE WITH NATURE.

[@SonyaBe748]

I’m so happy that I found him…I’m on verge of crying from the happiness of just listening to his words..everything makes perfect sense ♥️

[@bobholyoake8577]

Same here 🙏💯

[@lauramj4172]

Same here ❤

[@Green-ie1dn]

I love trees…there’s something about them so soothing … they dance with the wind and they feel your sadness and heal you with their being❤️

[@bettinarossi7908]

Yes,me too. Did you see the episode when he says that if trees could talk they would chant Aum ...and then he chants. Made me cry. Just beautiful.🌲🌲🌲❤

[@caroleborsu]

When Eckhart picks up his Jade plant it's priceless. He has the sweetest smile and looks like a child enthralled with a new toy! 😀🌱🪴

[@bettinarossi7908]

Yes! Adorable. 😊🌱

[@zaidaamador]

I just came across this kind, divine, and humble man. I have a lot of wisdom because of the trauma I experienced. I learned to cope to overcome anxiety and fear. I am conscious, but all this years I thought I was cray cray. I am so happy I found you. I resonate with everything. Thank you!

[@soniahofmann4969]

Eckhart gift is his ability to transfer what he is feeling in that moment with such presence and ease I have just never been with or listen to anyone with such presence and I feel and sense every word as something so real it penetrates to my bones I love this man

[@clemjohnstone5053]

Thank you so much for coming into my life. You are greatly loved and respected, Rose

[@carterwhite9208]

This is unfettered Eckhart Tolle. He requires no background music or other techno supplements, for in his voice alone do we feel and hear the sacredness of his message. Thank you, kind teacher.

[@donness2211]

Yes 🤫

[@margotb7811]

So wonderful!

[@samnyaga2130]

great

[@kristihare4424]

Hear hear!

[@alissafriedman5710]

The truth

[@mindsigh4]

25 mins in he picks up and puts a beautiful Jade plant on arm of his chair, introducing us, " and here i have a Jade plant..." & then talks about the different ways they adjust to their climate... God bless you Eckhart Tolle, and thank you! 🙏💜🕯️☀️🤸🌱🐾👣🌿🌎🕊️🔔

[@yellowmoon9308]

I just got my 3 year evaluation of my work....it was the highest and best evaluation I ever received. My evaluator explained that over the past 16 months of my personal tragedies....I have shown unnatural grace....and gratitude....as she has rarely seen. Thank you Eckhart for bringing me to awareness.

[@aprilm.wemigwans-mezimegwa541]

That's exactly what I have been trying to show my daughters how every day is different I m always chasing and photographing the different colours of the sky during sun set. It's different every day.

[@dylanrap9778]

Just 3 days ago, while listening to Eckhart and walking from a small Park, I looked up and they're standing in front of me stood the remains of The Senator - 3,500 year old tree! I had no idea that I lived so close to this legend.

[@swhite8381]

This is the most precious man in the world ♥️

[@PresentMoment111]

You are

[@bwambalebenard4415]

Humans awakening from the dream of incessant and compulsive thinking is enormously increasing. Eckhart has helped in fueling that. Thank you master.

[@ariesmoon9143]

It s beautiful to see and hear him talking about the weather with so much joy!! "I loove the weather!" I really felt that.

[@randomvegan3561]

Thank you, Universe, for creating this human ❤️

[@oladipupoolayinka5862]

Tb massg him whitapp [phone]

[@elizabethdimmock868]

People walk there dogs,and there on there phone,people take there children out walking and in prams,there on there phones.I see it every day,as I live in a park.I don’t know why they bother. Love your work Elkhart.🦢🦢🦆🦆🦊🐿🦔

[@simonek8491]

Love you Eckart.... Look at sky, the trees, the rain... Let them do the talking, listen to them... Yes!... I've been going into a small forest in the city for years, sometimes every day, it's the best therapist there is. It's so easy.

[@rajanstephan786]

Lieber Meister Eckhart. Vielen Dank fur Deine bewusste Gegenwart.

[@terrigoulding559]

What a sweet gentle divine being and such an inspiration.❤️🙏

[@pendomojaxkalibre5686]

Words cannot convey the depth of gratitude i feel towards you sir, Thank you 🙏💜🙏💟☮️🕉✝️🕎☪️🔯✨💫🌟

[@mkorpalart5828]

I lived in London until a month ago, finally moved out to the countryside , the pandemic really changed the city , now every morning I can just open the door and I'm on the fields surrounded by natural beauty, so grateful 💗

[@l.a.3245]

That’s amazing! 💜

[@lemurianchick]

How did the scamdemic change the city?

[@nadergt1]

I've been in living in London since the early 89's & feel the need to move out to a country side , but have no idea where. Where about did you move to ? If you don't mind me asking.

[@mkorpalart5828]

@@nadergt1 hello, I didn't move far, to one of the villages in Berkshire. Still close to London if you have commitments there and good transport links. My art has grown so much since I moved out. Good luck 💞

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

I discovered Tom Brown’s Tracker School and learned to soak up Nature’s Being and the meaning of it. Nature is always talking to us, if we become still and listen. It’s biome heals us and teaches us amazing things. ❤

[@pamelasmith2388]

Beautiful ,just beautiful Eckhart ,thank you .The little shiny plant seems to reach out to you and with such sweetness .The tall trees behind you ,yes ,are so still and seem to me as guardians who look back at you .I love the differences and what feels like signatures in each individual being of nature ,beautifully clear mirrors .Thank you Eckhart and all my lovely brothers and sisters .

[@jabba0975]

Nice to see a more recent Mr Tolle. Glad he's still hanging around with the slow learners here on this planet. Thank you!

[@oakdogfu]

For 30 years I have worked in Oak Tree Preservation as a professional. Thousands of trees. Many very old. In the parking lot of Lupes Restaurant I was looking into a gorgeous 50’ Q. lobata. I had saved trees in more difficult circumstances. Standing there, somehow I knew, this tree was likely to die. It broke my heart to think it. As I gazed into the canopy I connected, felt an internal change, as Eckhart describes. And it expands. Find this blessing

[@shoonyah]

Your healing presence is the greatest service to humanity Eckhart💖 . I truly wish we all are able to do the same for one another someday 🙏

[@skyebluv4487]

I can NOT get enough of you..your light, love, and compassion is infectious and I am forever GREATFUL THANK YOU!!!🤗💜🙌 NAMASTE ~

[@carmensastre8816]

Danke für diesen Lessons, es half mir nicht zu vergessen, wer ich bin.

[@zamoraobed]

I love this man. He's one of my universal grandpa's.

[@oladipupoolayinka5862]

Tb johsa massg him whitapp [phone]

[@catsnguitars]

That plant is literally living its best life. 🌱

[@1endlesssoul]

“I believe in God, only I spell it Nature.” -Frank Lloyd Wright

[@lyndacraig4169]

I live that, thank you 🙏

[@fettlerjohn3419]

👍🙏🏼

[@lyndacraig4169]

I meant to say I love that, but that’s the way it came out. ❤️. I am leaving it because it’s the truth.

[@shakirbaloch9505]

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[@shakirbaloch9505]

Beautiful said

[@belindabaker]

“And, there’s the Sky, too.” Beautiful. 🙏 ✍🏼☮️❤️

[@kerry-anne39]

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Eckhart, happy birthday to you 🌠

[@mollykeady8292]

I saw the spirit energy of flowers clearly once. Will never forget it.

[@davidsaintjohn4248]

Tell us more! How old were you? Sober? Lol just good data to share!

[@vedideaysenaltunay5641]

he said that '' if you give an attantion to a plant it becomes more healthy but not only that something comes back at you also,there is a connection from both sides'', and i am doing the same with him,i dont know my attention is going to him but something is definietly coming back from him which heals me

[@therecoverypod7410]

Freedom from addiction, freedom from conditioning, freedom from self. I hope to have you on the podcast one day. 🤞🏻

[@shanpyka]

Checking you out rn. Thanks for commenting

[@therecoverypod7410]

@@shanpyka awesome!! Hope you hear something that connects with you! Hit us up on socials if you'd like to stay connected :)

[@bettinarossi7908]

He is so adorable!.his love of jade plants,trees,cats and dogs.Eckhart is a gem.😊🌲🐱🐶❤

[@skp3835]

Learn something new: being in nature (awareness of birds) is not the same as doing in nature (bird watching). Thanks Eckhart.

[@user-lo3jg4zh9z]

Happy birthday Eckhart 🥰 wishing you long life so that you make this world a better place to live 🥰

[@at9124]

awwwwww

[@ceekaychow]

every day is Eckhart's birthday

[@user-lo3jg4zh9z]

@moma E true😊

[@mindsigh4]

@@ceekaychow feels that way doesn't it!🙏🌱🐾👣🌿🕊️🌎

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Eckhart looks just like my grandpa Wish I could hug him 🧘🏻🤗🐇

[@heather7807]

I Love Eckhart Tolle. The message he tells us is wonderful. He is a beautiful man to share this with the world. ❤️🤗

[@chichidaniels2677]

the sky is a new painting every day

[@seemranhoro1572]

❤

[@deborahdanielson8901]

Every few minutes, even. Watched a sunset for 45 minutes one evening, thinking it will be over in a few minutes, but it lasted so long, continually slowly changing.

[@ReynaSingh]

Thank you Eckhart🙏🕉

[@annette4660]

Oh that ending! Where he just leans over and gives the stage to the trees....so relaxing...

[@bheenachoytooa1604]

Even man made objects are made by Consciousness through us. and we proudly think that all these creations are from our skills and intelligence!

[@zaringonda6068]

How adorable, when Eckhart introduced us to his pretty plant!

[@jonesnyamambi1032]

Sincere gratitude and appreciation to Brother Erkchart for being of such immense service to Mankind. Thank you for helping Mankind to remember our True Identity and relationship of Oneness with Source Energy, and with All that is. Listening to Brother ET Teachings is Therapy itself , thank You brother ET for your selfless contribution to the evolution of human consciousness to Spiritual Realisation. I also send Love and goodwill to All following ET and Mankind in general. Amen

[@rajagopal3432]

What a gem of a human being he is ......!!!🌟🌟

[@johnchieffo3422]

The words he speaks are NOT of a human.this i can promice you my friend.

[@maggieo6672]

May we all find the wisdom of who we are, and keep forever in touch with our presence, our awareness. We are grateful for your sharing of your knowledge and experience with us. Much love and peace back to you, the love you show has been a blessing to all who resonate with needing to find awareness and presence as a way of life practice. Namaste ❤️

[@user-tf6tk9pe5m]

I feel as a shining leave, when listening to Ekhart Tolle.

[@lightofawareness108]

Neti Neti . No teacher, no student, there simply is - what is - already perfect!

[@button447]

"The sky is a new painting everyday"..... A friend of mine once called this "moving art"

[@eisvogel8099]

We take a lot for granted. In the movie "The Martian" Matt Damon was left behind on Mars. He succeeded to grow a potato plant. He greeted the seedling by saying:"Hey, little one.." (or something along the lines) and from there he knew that he had a chance to survive. Back on earth the same scene ...in front of him "just" a little plant grew through some gravel (I believe). "Hey, little one." Nature is like us something miraculeus. We are not only a part of this. We are THAT according to Papaji as well. Thank you very much for helping us to remember and maybe re-connect to THAT, Mr. Tolle...namaste

[@lindakoch9524]

Such a lovely and loving message!I After 2 months …..never get hardly any likes on comments…others get hundreds!

[@bonnieclark2249]

This is reaffirming for me to hear. I feel like I am a young child again running through the eucalyptus trees. At 3 years old I connected with nature, and still it is my first love.

[@mindsigh4]

4+ mins in, "just as u wouldn't want to take cooking lessons from someone who has read 500 books of recipes but never cooked anything themselves... or music lessons from someone who's studied music theory but never played an instrument..." Thank You Mr. Tolle 🙏

[@amyschmidt1113]

This is so true! I pray everyday though, for those locked up in prisons, because even the sky is taken away from most of them. Our prisoners need these teachings so badly. And the system does its best to cut all that goodness off. It really does.

[@ZenTradeGame]

Crazy man, just randomly one day I was hiking in the woods and said. Wow, think about how many pine needles are in that pile. Then I said what about in these woods, then I said the world. Then I just got dizzy, and I said, there is so much detail in this world it’s crazy. Then I was thinking of how many thoughts compounded over time in my life, creating my personality. Then all the other compounded thoughts of every person on earth…..This world is beautiful! Still can’t find a good word to explain the complexity and beauty!

[@m11w888]

This is so true, even the smallest things are quite amazing when you meditate every day. Breathing feels nice or just natural the sounds of your feet crunching on the leaves, music is even better! If you read this and struggle with the mind just mediate every day you will see improvements in your life:)

[@ninaburgess5780]

I am terminal my dying wish is to do the best I can to get mental health and living in the moment into the classrooms in Australia at least. I suffered too much in my life until I found the journey to isness, l and living in the moment.

[@Lisa_M_V]

Please read You Are The Placebo Dr Joe Dispenza. I see you as healed ❤️

[@Lisa_M_V]

Also watch all the testimonials on Dr Joes page of MS reversed Cancer reversed a man got his eyesight back after he was told he wouldn’t see again.. These testimonials are 🙌

[@Vention1MGTOW]

2 What I've learned from Tolle and others, plus my own experiences (I'm one of those aura seeing weirdos) convinced me we have an afterlife waiting for us. That removes 98% of the stress of this whole situation.

[@Vention1MGTOW]

1 Yep, colon cancer here, way beyond stage 4. I told them to stuff their chemo though and went natural. Weight went from 248 to 170 this morning. Zero pain anywhere but I've been losing ground on cancer for a couple years now. It will probably take me out but the stats show that standard treatments don't help with this problem. I have a 12% chance of being alive in 3 years but for now I'm happy and enjoying life.

[@ninaburgess5780]

@@Lisa_M_V Thank you, Lisa I will take a look. I don't focus on time frames, as we know there is only the present and I am blessed. I believe I will survive and don't let it define me. I mentioned it here but not even all my family know. I do my Blessing prayers and breathe it out every day along with meditation, silence and stillness. So kind of you to reach out. Sending you love, light and sprinkles of kindness 🙏😌

[@WootMapler]

"When the leaves are shiny, it means the plant is happy :3" - Eckhart Tolle

[@luxproductions528]

How does Eckhart feel about chakras; is there any lectures / seminars / interviews where he address this subject???? Someone please answer this question as I feel it will benefit many who enjoy the concept of chakras !!!!

[@CalypturaExpeditions]

The evolution of nature and its living beings are the true creation of God! Birds are the jewels! Go birding!

[@kerry-anne39]

I love birds 🐦

[@CalypturaExpeditions]

@@kerry-anne39 check my channel for nature and bird videos!

[@ball4life769]

I love the plant part you spoke, I went downstairs and connected with my plant a little and it showed me its roots and it told me to grow my roots, it actually pointed to my spine. When I came back upstairs and unpaused the video you immediately started talking about the plant showing you how to grow your roots which I thought was cool. Thanks

[@Lisa_M_V]

I live in London I jog almost every day and I look at the trees the birds i appreciate the oxygen trees give us and their beauty. I practise gratitude I say thank you.. sometimes I stop and watch the swans and ducks take photos (when you take photos you’re completely present) I notice squirrels and dogs running around i smile at people I run through the woods ❤️🙌🙏 I do notice most runners are not present they look miserable no smiling no awareness no presence just running to get it done.

[@almila1368]

I like to read things like this, thanks for commenting :)

[@m2pozad]

Elvis lives

[@onreact]

Wow, "swans and ducks take photos"? Incredible! Just kidding. I also do moving meditation but not just running but also body weight training and jumping along the way (parkour). As long as I'm in the present moment I don't hurt myself and pain is my master. When you take photos you are not in the present moment though, you postpone it for later. Why don't watch the real swans and ducks instead of making a two dimensional picture to look at later?

[@evanmetz20]

@@onreact the act of photography can be quite meditating. It's not always for the purpose of being viewed later. Like painting a painting or creating music, you can get into the flow, look at the world and let your creativity express itself. It can be very beautiful ❤

[@onreact]

@@evanmetz20 In one of his other videos ET was talking about it by retelling a popular story of several tourists on a safari. All of them frantically shoot photos while one of them doesn't. Why don't you take photos? The others ask. I rather look at them right now.

[@msbsalu]

Lately I also have started appreciating the sky, it’s vastness and the beautiful canvas it is. And I point my hands in awe to the sky and say to my family are you able to see what iam seeing? It’s such a beautiful painting. I don’t know if others are feeling the same way. Thank you 🙏 I feel you when you talk abt nature.

[@rogerlin9602]

You can sense the presence in every tree and flower. That's the essence of life. Thanks Eckhart 🤪🎯💡🎶🍭🗼🍭

[@lexqbeanable]

He is always a breath of fresh air ♡

[@ganeshbalachandran1113]

Only thing I need at midnight... Eckhart🕊️

[@craftyheaven]

I am so grateful to have found this video. May everyone find their stillness, and in that stillness you can refuge: a shelter from storms and seasons of life 🙏 🙏

[@traceywolfe9059]

Thank you, Eckhart Tolle for affirming the conscience awareness of the beauty of nature that GOD presence in the world has made available to us all. Its easier to see when we look deep within ourselves, again l thank you ❣

[@maureennewman905]

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all children were taught this

[@lorilocascio2921]

Thank you Echardt once again I’m loving this video love you and love everyone is watching this video God bless

[@roycearthur8060]

Greatful to you Always. Eckhart

[@tiaturnbullchampionscoachi9587]

I used to go out into nature every day and the consistency of that had my mind be in a very peaceful and healthy state. Lately my mind has been occupied with attention on solutions to people not getting along with each other; all the crazy thoughts human minds make up about different perceived separate groups of people that lead to violence. It is disturbing to my mental well being to be so occupied with what has happened and what can happen that is hurtful and causes suffering to humans. I love all people and feel pain when I watch people being violated online and in the news. Yesterday I went to the park, walked up a hill, sat and contemplated where I was at and what were my next steps on my current project to help people understand each other and get along. When I could visualize clearly an idea of what was clear to do next I got up to leave the park motivated to get home. As I was leaving I noticed a plum tree with lots of blossoms on it. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that soon those blossoms would turn into plums. My mind contemplated how no matter if our capitol is being attacked the plum tree doesn't stop soaking up water and minerals from the ground. The tree doesn't check to make sure everybody is happy in order to be the healthiest tree it can be. Suddenly I felt an an ease in the thought that I knew that each and every season I can trust that the tree will be in it's healthiest state no matter what crazy circumstances humans are involved in. It occured to me that I can trust nature. It will keep showing up season after season consistently doing what it does regardless of circumstance. My mind felt comfort in knowing that I could be guaranteed that plums would soon show up. That I could trust the future. That life will continue each season doing what it naturally does. The ocean doesn't stop coming in and going out from the shore. Birds don't stop flying. Trees don't stop blooming. If we let nature teach us, we can learn about health and about peace. Consistent. I remind myself to connect with nature consistently and I am o.k.

[@ougoah]

Eckhart would be an excellent grandpa.

[@nehawalunjkar5822]

Thankyou ... this is changing my life every second.. can’t Thankyou enough Mr Eckhart... lots of love ❤️

[@YaTut169]

The only thing that is appearing to stop you from enlightenment/self-realization/eternal life/knowing yourself to be unconditional love is identification with thoughts, emotions, sensations, perceptions and experiences instead of being aware of being aware and knowing yourself to be that unconditional love pure consciousness in which all thoughts, emotions, sensations, perceptions and experiences appear but are not inherently one with you; they are an expression of unconditional love; you are that infinite that is expressing itself as suffering/pleasure but inherently you are neither; you are that nothing/unconditional love/pure consciousness in which they are appear and by which they are perceived; Suffering/pleasure comes and goes; there is an awareness that is aware of them coming and going; that you are; remember and know what you are; never identify with anything that is appearing within you; since it appears within you; it can't be you; you are that in which it appears. When you abide as that in which it appears instead of identifying; nothing has a grip on you; if anything comes; it quickly goes; like clouds passing; only if you identify as a cloud then it will appear as if the cloud is here for longer than it is originally supposed to; if you simply rest as the awareness and do not identify; it will quickly dissolve; be unconditional love by being aware of being aware; this is the highest; this is what you are seeking in absolutely everything else; you are seeking yourself; you are seeking unconditional love; but you are looking outside of yourself; instead of being aware that you already are unconditional love. Love love

[@BLichtblauw9gtrq]

Did Eckhart just like your comment?!

[@SIMS6]

It is incredible. Today i was walking by a forest close to where I live, and I was like, i really love to be in nature everytime i come i feel really great. and then this video came out. The world is full of ''not coincidences'' don't let the mind destroy it

[@Lilavrila]

Nature is the expression of God. I find joy in the woods. Cities are human creations, artificial worlds hurting the soul.. While Nature feeds and harmonize our being at all levels.

[@peaceloveart2989]

This was such a moving episode...it brought me to tears. I look forward to the next one. Thank you Mr. Eckhart

[@rollingnome]

I personally believe that some people use an activity, whether consciously or unconsciously, as an excuse / opportunity, to connect with nature.

[@bellatrixpandora1794]

This teaching is so beautiful it brought tears

[@jocastemusic6651]

Gratefully listening before bed time (🙏🏾 ♥️ from France)

[@toupim2839]

Same here! (Amsterdam). very relaxing.

[@spiritguided655]

Happy Birthday Eckhart. Anne🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@spiritguided655]

I hope Eckhart and Kim will share a beautiful birthday cake🎂in honor of his special birthday. Thank you so much for your teachings. Love you so much.Anne Ireland.🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@MentorMyLife]

The power to awaken is in us all. We all go through it at our own pace. Luckily we have people like Elkhart Tolle to help us along. Amazing video my friend. -Kushtrim

[@christinasirr7138]

Would love to see Eckhart do walk and talks in nature ..pointing out all the little and profoundly grand representatives of our incredible environment. The reverence in our hearts spills over to love for all creatures and plant life great and small.

[@momOVfour44]

I find so much comfort in nature, just being ..and observing... Love Eckhart Tolle! I feel so blessed and so calm listening to his voice.. thank you! Xo

[@sazennonumber]

Happy belated birthday! :)

[@vardush]

I also love the paintings in the sky, walking by the sea. And walk in the desert. Thank you very much for the spiritual guidance. During your last visit to Israel, I sat in a hall at the Tel Aviv Hall of Culture. I watched you and listened to you. Like in the last 10 years through KZbin. I also read your books translated into Hebrew. You are making a very big contribution to my inner life and to my life in general. Huge gratitude to you.

[@gaynorharrington3597]

I was taking a walk and listening to this and you mentioned listen to nature and at that moment a kookaburra landed on tree and made it’s beautiful noise. Thank you Eckhart.

[@onreact]

Yeah, when you listen to something else you can't be present in nature. Just be there with no purpose or distraction. At least the kookaburra brought you back to the here and now.

[@agnetastrindinger]

Thank you so much Eckhart for all that you Are and Do. 🙏💓☀️🌷

[@Lisa_M_V]

I kiss my plants and talk to them and tell them I love them ❤️😂

[@kaleido76]

Me too! And I name them 😊

[@Mel-ts1qc]

Look up the effect of touching plants - it has an adverse effect on many types of plants - it kicks in their defense instincts and stunts their growth... :)

[@deborahdanielson8901]

I find that it’s by giving attention to the plants that helps me help them stay healthy, so if I talk to them, what I’m really doing is paying attention, noticing. “oh you look dry, I’ll give you water”. “I see bugs eating your leaves, let me remove them”. Not so much the touching but “being present” with them to notice what they need! Both for indoor and outdoor plants.

[@Mel-ts1qc]

@@deborahdanielson8901 yes that's what I think too - noticing what they need is the key

[@laurierivera8089]

Thank you so much for sharing that

[@Matthew8473]

This is perfection. I had the privilege of reading something similar, and it was perfection personified. "Reclaiming Connection: The Journey of a Digital Detox" by Joshua Ember

[@TheDhammaHub]

The less impediments are present, the more can we appreciate even the most mundane things!

[@gavinr5576]

There is no impediments, just more things to appreciate.

[@TheDhammaHub]

@@gavinr5576 Well, one could argue that hate indeed hinders you from appreciating everything =)

[@gavinr5576]

@@TheDhammaHub There were things I used to hate (including myself), the suffering that created in me led me to awakening, for that suffering I am truly grateful. As long as you believe there are impediments, then, for you, there will be.

[@TheDhammaHub]

@@gavinr5576 I do agree that aversion towards experiences can be a problem. But I also acknowledge that the Buddha prescribed moral training for a reason. There is a right time for every cue/information. A total beginner should definitely make an effort to purify his emotions while a more advanced person can see them for what they are and accept them.

[@bobholyoake8577]

Stargazing is amazing out in the county 🙏❤

[@JennyB957]

I love the rain because it keeps people in their house instead of potentially mine .

[@ninaburgess5780]

Thank you! Ekhart, Mooji, Thich Nhat Hanh who i discovered through Russell Brand, strange enough.

[@patrickardahalian1]

I remember meditating as a kid. No clue what it was back then. It is so easy although needs weather to cooperate. I used to lay down as a kid on grass or a chair or whatever and look up and focus on the clouds. And watch them closely as they "change shape" especially on the edges. That really zones me out. Needs a cloudy sky though...

[@palomaf.2150]

I am and always have been in love with nature 💚 this was a beautiful reminder, thank you! 🌳🌻🌞🌊🐝🐿️🕊️🐶🐱🧘🌎

[@veraintuizione6497]

I always talk and touch my plants so now I know I am not crazy! I mean not totally crazy😂

[@onreact]

You are not alone. I also touch the trees in the park or smell the flowers. There is even a word for it - treehugger - and a blog of the same name.

[@veraintuizione6497]

@@onreact Thanks a lot for your information! I love so much plants, flowers, trees and animals all nature! I assure you my plants understand my feelings about them! When I have to travel I say them : " I love you don't worry about nothing I will come back very soon " and when I come back they are more beautiful then before! I know they love me too. It's wonderful....❤🌹🌸🌼🍁🍂

[@egv7468]

Oh dear Eckhart, since a little girl mother nature has been my everything same as God presence. Thank you 😊 💓