The Power of the Present Moment and Conscious Living | Eckhart Tolle

In this video, Eckhart explains how identity and happiness affect our thoughts and perceptions. He provides insightful guidance on the importance of the present moment and helps us explore the path to a more peaceful, present-focused existence.
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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.

[@stephenflood3463]

By living in the present moment everyday without judging what happens or trying to control the outcome, allows one to enter a pure state of awareness and acceptance of what is. And therefore, one can live happily everyday with contentment of each passing moment in their life. Thank you for anchoring me into this spiritual way of being, Eckhart.🙏

[@gigicoogler]

Anchoring is such a powerful word/state of being. I’ve listened to Elkhart Tolle since 2007. It takes so much practice and awareness. It does seem so much easier then previously but I still can’t claim anchored. What an incredible achievement that is. Even if it is just Now. ❤ so much love and appreciation

[@stephenflood3463]

@@gigicoogler Thank you. It does take practice and sheer will to want to become one with everything. First step is to become acutely aware of the voice in the head and realize that it's not our real voice or who we truly are. When one gains control over the flow of thoughts passing through the mind, then one easily recognizes the constant blabbering of the ego when it arises, and therefore, one is able to instantly silence it or shut out it's flow and remain in they're anchored state of spiritual being. Blessings sister.🙏

[@nurarondic3686]

And if someone was born with some serious mental illness,are they able to come to terms with the present moment? Or its impossible for them?

[@gigicoogler]

@@stephenflood3463 thank you for the reply.and your profound experience. So much appreciation and love. ❤️

[@stephenflood3463]

@@nurarondic3686 Good question, but unfortunately I cannot answer it. I imagine it's the same as asking me if a person in a coma is in a state of bliss or in a state of suffering? Only the person in that particular situation knows the real answer. Wherefore, there are people with what we call, normal brain functions, and there are other people with different brain functions. Yet all that people with normal brain functions can do is just observe and try to understand the other people's situations?🤔

[@lizspann8083]

I've gone down the manifestation rabbit hole a couple times, trying so many manifestation techniques and I always return back to the teachings of Eckhart. Nothing beats the peace and joy found in the present moment.

[@gloriapasewaldt5364]

Me too. Millions of literature, videos,philosophies, religions, mantras and God knows what else.... I always come home to Eckhart's teachings. Simple but most profound teachings. "Now"

[@louiserealandhonest]

I feel the EXACT same way. All these manifestation techniques are roads that lead to nowhere - just putting your hopes into a future that may or may not come. Eckhart is the only real teacher that makes sense.

[@ennuied]

He is a student of many teachers. Modern Alan Watts except he does not hang out with hippies and is not an alcoholic.

[@veraintuizione6497]

My mother loved nature very much and had collected many old and big fallen tree branches during her occasional walks in the mountains. She is now in the Elsewhere and I am fixing up her house . I refused to throw away these wonderful big branches and I cleaned them all up and painted them and used them as beautiful natural sculptures. ❤ Trees have always given me the feeling of being at home, that home which, as E. Tolle wonderfully says, "is rooted in our being"❤. SO grateful 💓🙏✨✨✨

[@rdbeckett590]

Beautiful!!!!! I love getting huge pieces of drift wood and painting it up and sealing it and I hang mine in the tree out back ❤️

[@veraintuizione6497]

@@rdbeckett590 How wonderful!❤️ it's true they are very beautiful and create a magical atmosphere...❤️🌺🌸🙏

[@alexfang5043]

I am Home.Thank You Eckhart❤

[@pinkifloyd7867]

What an beautifull gift she left behind 😮 Each branch represents a moment in her life and you get to honor that now! ... W❤W

[@katarinakapusnak]

I could listen to this man 24/7.... His wisdom is immensely profound and I find the treasure in each and every video that he shares with the world. His teachings help me every single day on my personal and spiritual journey and I'm infinitely grateful for that. Thank you, dear Eckhart, that you are 🙏💖

[@bettinarossi7908]

The insight about trees,their grand stillness and the sound they would make..brought tears to my eyes.I love everything trees .🌲💚Thank you,Eckhart.🙏

[@iro4201]

💚🍏

[@Tubemanjac]

Taking a walk on a windy day and hear the trees sing. 🖐🌳

[@iro4201]

Great! @@Tubemanjac

[@christianglyde2696]

Eckhardt is not only present but has an amazing mind. He is so clear and articulate it is a joy to listen to him. I feel privileged to be in his presence as are we all. Om

[@kellykiernan7785]

He really was blessed with gifts and we are lucky he is sharing them with us.

[@tiffanyjoleenbowserdimeco6294]

Humanity is longing to go home. 😢 This was so beautiful Eckhardt, thank you. Slowly we are going back.❤ With love and Kindness.

[@marks.3798]

Do we go back? Or do we find a better way to manage our thoughts to take advantage of their positive effect on life?

[@drm54321]

Does anybody else feel that there's something more to this man than just a wise spiritual teacher? I am once again in tears of joy, but yet also sadness for the state of humanity, after hearing Eckhart's words. His humility and detachment from ego would never let him say this, so I will say it for him: "I truly believe that this man is Divine. He is not just a wise man, there is something more, and I think the whole world needs to know this. Does anyone else agree and what can we do to make this happen?" I started reading/listening to Eckhart in 2019. His words have pulled me back from suicidal ideation that I've had for 40+ years, and led me to additional spiritual study. He saved my life! This man is more than just a Saint or Angel. I know most people will think I'm being too extreme, but I'm 54 years old and have never experienced these feelings for any other person. So much love for this man. Thank you Eckhart.

[@binathere2574]

We are all divine. Eckhart would giggle at your words.

[@sankarakrishnan8707]

A man who is really wise is not a man, but a presence and pure consciousness expressing through a form. So in that sense, there is no "wise man". You have used words like Saint and Angel and Divine and only you know what these terms mean. Essentially if the form is shed, then what comes out of it is divine. As Eckhart himself has said "Stillness speaks". Most people on this channel would not feel you are 'too extreme'. You are meeting yourself and that is bringing tears to your eyes. Good luck and prayers!

[@gloriapasewaldt5364]

I couldn't agree more

[@HeyY.T.StopDeletingMyComments]

yes, i would say there is a power working thru Tolle, a strength that is inseparable from peace derived from surrendering to the truth of what really is, the more complete the surrender, the deeper and more rooted is the peace and this purity alone can withstand the divine current, these ones return to bring us home, becuz in many lives they were just as lost as we have been & when they were helped home they were so grateful to be free again that it hurts them to know that others are still lost and suffering, hence their return, in service.. & i would say that you're right, that he knows his power comes from God, the Divine, and would never try to claim it as something anyone could claim or call their own.. like that Neil Young song, love is a rose, "love is a rose but u better not pick it it only grows when it's on the vine hand full of thorns & you"ll know you've missed it lose ur love when u say the word mine.. love is a rose.."

[@jesterday2222]

He is the modern day Jesus. And Siddhartha. And others.

[@pilarlluchmarti4494]

...The deepest meaning of "Home is to be rooted in the Being of yourself! Deepest thanks for being the beacon that guides us to this place... 🙏🌹💛

[@akwhataday2216]

The connection between ohm and home blew my mind! Love that kind of stuff

[@alexfang5043]

I struggled. The emotional and mental pain and suffering was excruciating . I was addicted. I HATED myself, people..the whole World (except animals) The voices of Tolle and Hawking have awakend me....Helped me to REMEMBER...I AM a part of DIVINITY . The part of collective conciousness , THE PART OFVTHE SOURCE.... I am HOME. Thank You I am GREATFUL❤🕉

[@christinegorman3629]

Where you were now. Excruciatingly painful and I’m so tired. Pray for a shift to see the Truth. Glad your suffering has ended. ❤🙏🏻

[@alexfang5043]

@@christinegorman3629 I'm speechless...I didn't think anyone noticed...thank you

[@alexfang5043]

@@christinegorman3629 🙏

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

What do Eckhart Tolle and A Course in Miracles have in common? Everything.

[@anandakumarsanthinathan4740]

"It is so easy to identify the unconsciousness in others, than in ourselves". Thank you, Eckhart, for this eye-opener. I have embarked on this journey to 'catch' pain bodies as and when they surface in me. So far, so good. Lesser and lesser delusions, but the game is not over. Thank you for guiding us Home! OM Shanti !! 🙏

[@LongWalkHome141]

I Love that statement .... an so True .....as an observer of American Politics I find my Self judging the Unaware Maga folks yet dealing with my own unconsciousness .... BEING UnAwake takes more reflection / insight maybe / work where I TRY consciously to bring myself back to the Present moment ...anyway still trying to Grow .... Peace from Canada ... Roy

[@tonyjoanes]

I managed to get into this state once while walking, it was sunny with a beautiful sky and all I felt was absolute bliss, I could have stayed in that forever, my mind was completely clear. I probably don't focus enough lately to achieve this state again

[@anakamoto]

I love you Eckhart, you helped me a lot in my spiritual journey.

[@1.5Deg_Is_NonNegotiable]

When Eckhart speaks of people having a distant "memory" of a time of presence or consciousness, I am reminded of the first peoples around the world, in North America, Australia, on every continent who can sense consciousness in every rock or tree. I suspect that these ancient first peoples gained insight to their world through presence and learned to work with nature to preserve the balance of life. Perhaps we should listen more to them when facing climate or other ecological challenges.

[@johngreen4683]

Check out the Paraha people of the Amazon, they naturally live in the present moment and have no history beyond anyone they personally have never met, they don't believe anything or anyone they personally have never seen or met. They are extremely peaceful and friendly towards everyone they meet and are regarded as the happiness group of people on Earth. They laugh lots and hold no grudges. Well worth getting to know about 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@NickFouladi11]

Polynesian and Hawaii people are like that as well in my personal experience.@@johngreen4683

[@rositsapantaleeva4254]

Aum... I can say only this ❤ with love to you, Eckhart

[@kimmybooth]

Your supposed to laugh once a day proper laugh 17:40 thanks Ekhart. Made my day 💎🫶🏻🌹

[@kasiajones]

In Polish the word 'home' is 'dom' so the 'om' sound is right there, I love that!

[@ingaostra6470]

"The deepest meaning of home is to be rooted in the being of yourself"🧘🏼‍♀️ oooouuummmm....

[@szabooliver696]

Very easy too say if you are in peace. But when mind is anxious and so many its not as easy as you said Eckhart.......

[@David-eu1ms]

It's not easy, I struggle along with you my friend.

[@nurarondic3686]

I agree! I like Eckhart and he is really wise but he somehow lost me when i read his book "power of now",he wrote there that he was soo depressed for years and also suicidal,and suddenly he just woke up one morning completely "enlightened",i really doubt that is truth.Depression and anxiety are very serious disorders that wont disaapear over night,unfortunatelly.He does not look as a person who was so depressed as he wrote in his book.But its good to listen his speeches,he sounds calm most of the time.

[@dancraig9]

It's not easy, but it's possible; in spite of your anxious mind.

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

That’s true. But he still speaks the truth. Don’t give up.

[@nurarondic3686]

@@GillAgainsIsland12 he maybe partly speeks the truth.The truth could not be that he become enlightened over night as he wrote in his book.Its a little confusing.

[@yukio_saito]

So true. Unconscious people easily become aggressive even if it's a subtle deference of opinions. 😮

[@marks.3798]

Fascinating concepts applied to the general power of the present.

[@bunberrier]

Your "hap" is literally your present reality. Its a word by itself in English, but seldom used anymore.

[@angelafalcon5030]

Yes 😂 at 3 am in a warm bed is the worst time for my negative thoughts

[@star_paris]

Eckhart, thank you so much for being the kindest most amazing spiritual teacher. Sending you love. 🤍

[@Edwardbanks1]

The hardest part for me was not trying to control the outcome of things but allowing the present moment to be. Eckhart Tolle talks about trusting life to take care of life. I hand no money for a long time and then suddenly I got a windfall from a tax rebate.

[@iro4201]

More about trees please 🌳💚

[@SergioJaradelabarra]

Brilliantly exposed... It is such a present to have his teachings with us...

[@ForeverMindStory]

Mind-blowing insights on identity and the power of the present moment ❤🧡 Who else felt a shift in consciousness listening to this? 🖐 ~ ⭐Forever Mind Story ⭐

[@Ni7ram]

i surely felt it too. this guy has the capacity to really break the spell, uh?

[@sunrain4820]

Blessings😍

[@loisbats4972]

He is so wise😮🌲 I needed to hear exactly this!

[@iro4201]

💚🍏

[@user-wy9re1rq4j]

Thank you Sir for sharing this wisdom with us

[@rogerlin9602]

7:05 Coming into alignment with present moment brings about shift in consciousness. This is simple and yet profound. You are listening to this video because the shift is already happening for you. Thanks Eckhart. 17 January 2024. 🍑🐥🦆🐇🌏💖🌹😇🐿💝

[@Tubemanjac]

Living in the present is a gift, that's why we call it present. 😄✌

[@Henrijetukas]

I felt her today the planet

[@agokoovit5250]

Thank You!🕊

[@gohilshakti93]

Deeply grateful for this video, Eckhart, you truly are remarkable in this new earth 🥰🙏🏼

[@EckhartTolle]

Thank you for watching.

[@maryammosavi468]

Oh...l can see the light surrounding you Eckhart❤that's why I have transformed

[@reidsander4703]

Connected to ONE with the Creator & His Word. Halleluyah! YAHAWAH YAHSHUA COME 🤲🏼❤️‍🔥

[@midnightblue2893]

Thanks for a great video Mr. Now! I needed this video today and wishing you a great week Eckhart! 💜

[@angelalighthouse9141]

Om and home. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@amin_abdollahi_369]

Thankyou ❤🌸

[@DaleTrevors]

Incredible speech 💗💮

[@robbatayaki5505]

I would love him to discuss the possible impact of the current epidemic of metabolic disease on those mental attitudes (in particular due to bad food habits) and how he would integrate this in his teaching

[@maryellenjones3217]

Living in the moment.Awesome Video.😃❤️

[@nesiansides7133]

Those last words summed it up for me 😌

[@anitaandersson1068]

Wow Amazing Big Thank You 💎🙏🏻💎

[@reidsander4703]

”He stops wars all over the world; he breaks bows, destroys spears, and sets shields on fire. “Stop fighting,” he says, “and know that I am God, supreme among the nations, supreme over the world.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.“ ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭46‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ ‭

[@paddynair6446]

The true master espousing ba simple philosophy😊

[@giovannipampaloni5377]

Dear Eckhart community, I think your help may be extremely important for me. I am in a profund crisis now, i suffer from mental illness, i am obsessive compulsive they say. I have the phobia to not be able to sleep, which obviously leads me to actually insomnia. And i take pills for it. I have been in this condition for 10 years now with, but 4 years ago, after a crisis, i came in touch with this teaching and it felt like i was in touch with a spark of paradise. After some time unluckily it went away. I knew still the teaching but only mentally i couldn't feel it anymore.. or maybe i'm just blaterating now.. at one point i found myself hating this teaching i ask you for some help, don't know exactly what😔🙏

[@madhavparikh6747]

Hey there Giovanni, sending you the best of wishes. It may be very difficult at times, but try accepting whatever you're feeling without judging it as bad. When we judge the feeling as bad, we try to get away from it, making it more serious, and a task, which just adds more disturbance. It can be very difficult at times, but try accepting what you're feeling in the moment. Take it more lightly. Sometimes the solution can be quite simple, and only by allowing some space are we able to access that, not by trying more rigorously. Hope this helps. Best wishes to you. ❤

[@giovannipampaloni5377]

❤

[@binathere2574]

Those feelings come and go. Just continue to listen and grow. You'll be fine.

[@Liz-Grace]

It does come and go. Very often people lose that sense of serenity. I had an awakening about thirty years ago, then got lost in the world again for a long time. We are called back to peace, and it will be ok. Accept that it is. If we fight against the thoughts they strengthen. We cannot fix the problem with the same mind that created the problem. We must go above it. Eckhart talks about the vertical dimension. Be an observer. The light will take care of you, because you are already IT. We just forget who we are sometimes. Much peace to you. It’s good you reached out. 🙏🏻🕉️

[@giovannipampaloni5377]

Thank you all, i'm in need of compassion and every loving advice is well accepted❤

[@Golden.Love.Master]

Wonderful teachings!! As for the ending, when you talk about English language having a root in Sanskrit and about the word home, I loved knowing about that. Whenever I listen to the song Walk On by U2, where he makes this sound connection between home and ohm, I ponder how incredible this similarity is. I think your theory must be right, afterall, it is not a mere coincidence for sure. Thank you so much✨✨

[@iro4201]

Thank you master/friend 💚🍏🌳

[@Funkywallot]

10/10 Ten out of ten. This was the most valuable pepp talk I EVER heard. Please Poeple give it a try and listen carefully 25 minutes. Please

[@ginamori4970]

Thanks Eckhart and Kim. ❤ This is a work in progress lifetime to lifetime.

[@tomskalninsh108]

This teaching is my favorite so far,very powerful medicine for spiritual awakening,thank you❤

[@DanielAlvarezFernandez45]

Sigo en el camino de consciencia y me siento muy motivado en mí proceso ya los desafíos a los que me expongo me ayudan en mí proceso más hecho de menos su español hablado quizás el que mí inglés sea débil tampoco ayuda más quizás es algo que fué planeado así disfrutar de unas vivencias únicas en presencia...gracias NAMASTE Maestro...gracias Eckhart

[@unionyvivencia5696]

🙏🙏🙏🌲❤ thank u master eckhart 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@ramadevi2017]

Thank you Eckhart ,for teaching us the real meaning of 'OM '... From India...

[@cdavham]

Oh! That last statement, why it made my eyes open 😮. Lovely thought that. 😊

[@vincechopard6481]

Thank you, dear Eckhart, for this very interesting and instructive talk. 🙏❤

[@TheLUCIANA63]

Gratitude ❤

[@ryansouthwell8759]

Thanks!

[@EckhartTolle]

Thank you for your support.

[@mixedmattaphors]

I have thought of others in terms of them being around to say something about this time period. Hemingway, David Foster Wallace. I'm glad we have Eckhart Here.

[@jimross8150]

I worry to much it keeps me up at night and I just feel worthless, I feel awareness all the time but I suffer alot

[@fortissimoX]

Thank you! 🥰

[@SHCAGO]

Thank you!

[@db8799]

The world of forms begins and ends in sleep....seeing 'other' tells me I am dreaming.

[@rogerlin9602]

4:02 Is the present moment welcomed and appreciated, or at least accepted? Your entire life unfolds in the present moment. That is all there is. If the future is more important, that is dysfunctional mindset and conditioning. Thanks Eckhart. 17 January 2024. ⛩🗽🌴💝⛳️🗽🌺🌴🥅🌴🌴

[@spirituallearning_en]

So good teaching.

[@alfreddifeo9642]

Thank you 🙏

[@rogerlin9602]

19:35 The ability to think is not a mistake. It is a step forward in human civilisation. But it is a heavy price to pay in the world of polarity. Your entire sense of who you are is bound up in thinking. Thinking and language happened at the same time. Voice in the head appeared / God talking. The Gold Age was connectedness with Being. Nature still has that. Humans are disconnected. 🦆🦆🦋🦋🦋🦆🦆🦆🌹🌹🌹🌹 24:04 Home is related to the AUM sound. The deepest meaning of home is rooted in the being of yourself. Thanks Eckhart. 17 January 2024.💖💖💖💖🦆🦆🦆🌻🌻🌻🌻🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@wheniamhome]

outstanding.

[@theearthling8178]

I thought I was the only crazy person here to keep looking for home for years now!

[@fabioferreira8391]

This is really amazing. Excellent video!

[@Chuck_N0rris]

One Eckhart story a day.. You know the rest ;)

[@raphaelfritzler8228]

hOMe. I love it 💟.

[@aryanalfa2444]

Great mind/intelect besides the consciousness

[@ChildofGod98765]

Amen, Jesus I praise you please take away my fears. Heavenly Father, I come to you asking for your blessings as a single mom. My husband passed years ago. I’m raising my children with strength and courage, despite the challenges I face with my sons both are special needs. Lord as I struggle to pay my rent every month and as I struggle to buy groceries for my children. I ask that you bless me with your wisdom and guidance, as I navigate parenthood on my own heal me Lord from lupus and heart disease and continue to give me strength to keep going so I may watch my sons grow into men.❤❤

[@mindsigh4]

this message, with few variations, gets re-posted under many videos, not just Tolle, it is not from a person pleading for help, but a con to grift for money..🙃

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

wow, if that is true, that would be so tasteless. too many people have no conscience. humanity has big problems, due to lies which are spread.@@mindsigh4

[@jlpsinde]

Genius

[@starlenephillips4715]

Love All your videos. Please do a video with Aaron Abke ❤

[@JimKernix]

Interesting with your theory of "home" being related to "aum", I've thought that "I am" is related to "A UM". When done in a chant/mantra with a long out breath they can sound very much alike.

[@astroarunshah]

❤❤❤

[@exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685]

The iron age was when a ship ton of iron was discovered, the golden age was when a ship ton of gold was discovered & utilised, the bronze age is the same, Eckhart tolle 😀

[@AcceleratorUlz]

That's not what he said. Not literally golden age. A time in the past when people remember consciousness to exist.

[@exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685]

@@AcceleratorUlz oh😀 excellent. Thankyou

[@chandrikaiyyalol4656]

Home is the true home that we have come from n to goback

[@didemmeditasyon777]

Home ❤

[@carlamccooke7296]

🙏

[@helenconstantinou8721]

❤❤❤❤

[@user-gj2oz3qj6g]

Is there any videos by Eckart on people taking advantage of you and how to handle those situations?

[@jimmytheeJTW]

If the high frequencies and the reverb were tapered down on this audio, it would be more sonically pleasing to the listeners, js

[@bellslinki]

💖

[@lindasapiecha2515]

❤

[@rhythmscradle]

Thanks, Was able to briefly distinguish my true self and my mind. Especially during meditation. So, what should I be doing now, try to be in that state for a longer period? Is being like that through out the waking hours and not do anything else the goal of this???

[@Beinglite]

You can do things and practice noticing presence through out your day.

[@rhythmscradle]

ok thanks, will try that. Have got some doubts though, while He advocates to be in the present, how good Or bad it is to (now and then) delve into some past events that evoke pleasant emotions Or fantasizing situations that does the same? Atleast compared to a ' not so eventful' present these escapades seem more fun. Or does truly being in the present is so much more joyful that the little "fun" pales in comparison? I could guess the answer but would like to hear your views. May I ask if you have personally experienced such episodes of being blissful for an extended period? I wonder if at least some who praise ET have experienced such a profound joy following his advice or could it be that many praise in hope for such an experience.( I'm aware you can't answer for others)

[@gretanavarauskaite2904]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nayana_4483]

🙏✨

[@vishflyer]

Thankyou sir for the awakening, is there a way to change your poorly conditioned mind, if that be, will there be a new train of thoughts that would emerge and make you a different identity altogether, how do one achieve the shift pl 🙏

[@juliatataru9376]

In rumanian language human being or man is ,,om" and it is the first time when I hear someone saying that the ,, ommmm" comes from the English word home. It is very interesting if we combine the two words ...om-man, home-acasa, so it will be the man is home.😁🙏

[@sunrain4820]

Everybody jump in the air & take a pic. Hold on.

[@juliefischer6343]

Question: If one doesn't understand a language, e.g. prior to learning vocabulary, would they hear the "voice" in their head? 🤔 I wonder if there have been any studies about this?

[@stephenflood3463]

It's not really a voice in the head but rather it is underlying feelings of desire, sadness, loneliness, worthlessness, or whatever else that causes suffering. They are emotions generated from the ego and the pain body. It's only when one puts words to what they are feeling do they generate the voice in the head. We ought to be the silent observer.

[@juliefischer6343]

​@@stephenflood3463thanks for your reply Stephen. I was a shorthand typist for many, many years and often note that when I'm listening to someone talk I'm actually receiving in my mind's eye their words by visualising me typing the individual letters on a keyboard or using shorthand symbols! Like a translator. Weird, huh?!!! 😜🦘🇦🇺 xoxoxo

[@binathere2574]

People born deaf have an inner voice. Blind people dream. Every body on this planet has an inner voice. It's the way the program works

[@sunrain4820]

🥰✌🏽💐😍

[@Shunya000]

If being in the presence is so easy by just sitting and trying to be in the present by being aware of the breath or sounds ( it isn't easy at all for me ) , what is the reason for hundreds of meditation techniques devised to bring the unconscious state to the conscious state or the presence ? The mind is extremely, extremely strong and powerful to let go of me that easily. That tremendous energy in my body wouldn't allow me to just sit still and be in the presence. I am struggling. It looks like I am repressing my physical energy, deep urges, my thoughts trying to be in the presence. I don't know...

[@stephenflood3463]

Try using your God Given Energy in positive ways such as focusing on tasks, crafts or creating something beautiful, if your good with your hands. Do gardening or even paint you're house. Feed the birds and go out for walks in nature. Doing stuff with your hands can take the attention away from the mind or in other words, focuses your mind on the task at hand.

[@lettheriver]

For me easy. I had known my thoughts not me. But they controlled my behavior and I disagreeed but prayed and prayed. Instead JLP Said,' all thoughts are all lies all the time.' Started saying those words when I had a thought. Good or bad. Result. I no longer felt angry. When someone else was angry with me. Before their words came out. I'd say all thoughts are all lies all the time to me. I didn't feel their wrath toward me and didn't react to their behavior. But I really wanted to change.