Staying Present When You Feel Depressed | Eckhart Tolle Teachings

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Komentáře • 541

  • @SimonJelffs
    @SimonJelffs Před 2 lety +10

    Eckhart should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 🙏💖✨

  • @dvdeus1
    @dvdeus1 Před 2 lety +629

    I felt depressed this morning. What I am doing is, accept it, stop what I am doing, lay down on my back, put my hand on my stomach, where the feeling lives, close my eyes and give my body time and presence. Just be there for your feeling as if it was your best friend and let it express itself. After 10 to 30 minutes my body feels well again.
    Side effect is, you are not afraid of this feeling any longer and your love for yourself increases.

    • @dwarslopers
      @dwarslopers Před 2 lety +12

      Cool! Independently this is what I realized too! It works the way, that nobody would stay happy forever, because he allows himself to be happy, that's why it disappears. The same works with bad feelings.

    • @KM-ub9yq
      @KM-ub9yq Před 2 lety +5

      Thank you so much

    • @celestica55
      @celestica55 Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you.

    • @russtemuka9849
      @russtemuka9849 Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @vargazoltan8925
      @vargazoltan8925 Před 2 lety +2

      Very good!

  • @mpspenguin
    @mpspenguin Před 2 lety +141

    One of my earliest memories is when my dad was trying to cheer me up, when I was 3 or 4. I was crying and he was making silly faces, and I couldn't help but start to laugh, and I angrily exclaimed "stop it! I'm happy being sad!"
    Which he of course thought was hilarious, but I'm amazed how relevant that insight has been into my adult life.

    • @Jez768
      @Jez768 Před 2 lety +13

      Children sometimes say the most profound truths haha. Great story thanku.

    • @MyBellaslove
      @MyBellaslove Před 2 lety

      Great impression

    • @MyBellaslove
      @MyBellaslove Před 2 lety

      That’s a way we can all relate to thank you

    • @lorriross3885
      @lorriross3885 Před 2 lety +1

      So sweet!!! Yay!!!! For our Wonderful Dads!!! AND MAMAS!!! WE WILL ALL HUG AGAIN!!💕🙏😇💃❤

    • @user-ht9fr6eh9u
      @user-ht9fr6eh9u Před 2 lety

      Bless him+

  • @peayen5008
    @peayen5008 Před 2 lety +54

    Since recognising and becoming aware of my pain body, I can feel how it indulges, even loves, to wallow in self-pity and negativity -- truly like being in the grip of addiction!. And now, instead of becoming completely swallowed up by it, I can be aware of its presence and say to myself: I don't need to believe these thoughts, I'm just in a negative state right now. It'll pass.

  • @liesbethannemariewhite5830

    I listen to Eckhart every day ~ since 1.5 year. I listen to his audio ook stillness speaks EVERY single day. He saved my life. I have conditions of bipolar and the mixed periodes are challenging but with the calming grounding voice and wisdom of Eckhart ( there is no one as Him that is That nature and wise , with the perfect timbre in his voice, he is Solid like a tree )

    • @user-yb4xn6or4k
      @user-yb4xn6or4k Před 5 měsíci

      I agree, he is the single biggest help in me understanding my life. I love him for what he has done for me and so many others

  • @NothingByHalves
    @NothingByHalves Před 2 lety +75

    My approach is to love the emotions that arise and allow them to play themselves out. Pushing them down only makes them pop back, but listening to them, accepting them, giving them permission to stay, helps them to dissolve. The emotions are telling us what is sitting in our subconscious mind - something that was programmed into us from the outside. They are connected to the beliefs we have about ourselves.
    Am I perfect at this? Far from it. but when I do sit with them, they heal.

  • @grantlacquement9952
    @grantlacquement9952 Před 2 lety +83

    I love this new video format -- I feel almost like I'm sharing a Zoom call with you, Mr. Tolle. Thank you for everything!

    • @donaldwoo4315
      @donaldwoo4315 Před rokem +1

      Me too. Makes sense. Bravo. Thanks for sharing

  • @DrBrunoRecipes
    @DrBrunoRecipes Před 2 lety +43

    Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

    • @ginaparker431
      @ginaparker431 Před 2 lety +6

      🌾🌻🍁You as well❕
      ✌🏼🙂💛🍂

    • @cherylmcauliffe5655
      @cherylmcauliffe5655 Před 2 lety +1

      Greetings from Atlanta GA USA

    • @Gosia-zv5fi
      @Gosia-zv5fi Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you ...greetings from Canada 👍✌😃

    • @cherie6970
      @cherie6970 Před 2 lety +1

      Blessings from Upstate,Ny! Have a Super Day everyone!

  • @fraukedorschky4218
    @fraukedorschky4218 Před 6 dny

    Fuel for the arising of presence ... Thank you Eckehart

  • @jenniferlopez2841
    @jenniferlopez2841 Před 2 lety +14

    Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."

    • @clairemendoza5402
      @clairemendoza5402 Před 2 lety

      I owe my success to having listened
      respectfuly to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.

    • @monicamaria6101
      @monicamaria6101 Před 2 lety

      How do we get paid?

    • @patricksmith3896
      @patricksmith3896 Před 2 lety

      Is it through online investment platform?

    • @brendacarla4657
      @brendacarla4657 Před 2 lety

      Yes through online investment platform

    • @jennydave9666
      @jennydave9666 Před 2 lety

      i get paid directly to my bank account

  • @MM-yi9zn
    @MM-yi9zn Před rokem +9

    Have viewed this now for the 3rd time. Suddenly out of the blue I understood it on a different & deeper level. Oh the gratitude! Thank you & thank you- so grateful.

    • @user-yb4xn6or4k
      @user-yb4xn6or4k Před 5 měsíci

      That happens with me, too, on some of his teachings... I'll find myself thinking, well that part is too far out there, or doesn't apply to me...but them the light bulb may come on after hearing it again. I think that's normal...we spent a lifetime of some bad or harmful thinking patterns, so it's a journey to correct some of these patterns...it takes practice and patience with ourselves. I have gotten so much better as catching myself and stopping...when I find myself thinking up these detailed thoughts of how I will handle and react to some future possible event that has not happened and most likely won't. Over analyzing things that haven't happened...then stressing over the possible reactions. Even if what I'm worried about Actually happens, it's not as bad as the worrying about that thing! Nuts, right? :)

  • @TheDhammaHub
    @TheDhammaHub Před 2 lety +141

    Depression and euphoria have such a strong grip on the mind... both can completely absorb you in an instant

    • @JonKonik11
      @JonKonik11 Před 2 lety +6

      Best Eckhard video Ive seen.

    • @bastian6173
      @bastian6173 Před 2 lety +5

      Defilements. Take the middle way.

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 Před 2 lety +7

      @@JonKonik11 Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath and mind [brain] are closely related causing stress-anxiety. For a better life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. Change happens by itself. Day or night, when taking a walk, sitting in a park, when reading, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 Před 2 lety +2

      @@bastian6173 Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath and mind [brain] are closely related causing stress-anxiety. For a better life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. Change happens by itself. Day or night, when taking a walk, sitting in a park, when reading, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

    • @LahainaStrong444
      @LahainaStrong444 Před 2 lety +1

      @@shyaaammeneen63 wow that's bliss.

  • @lizamysiri4109
    @lizamysiri4109 Před 2 lety +43

    These words are a masterpiece. I ve been struggling with depression for 8 years now and this is the most accurate way to explain the way my mind works. I just want to say thst it is extremely difficult to practice awareness the moment you are in the black cave of your mind. No one can save you then. Maybe we can practicing the moments we are not that deep and then expand our thinking. Eckhart, I wish you find in your life all the enlightenment you are spreading. 🌼🌼🌼

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 Před 2 lety +2

      Liza, Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath and mind [brain] are closely related causing stress-anxiety. For a better life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. Change happens by itself. Day or night, when taking a walk, sitting in a park, when reading, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

    • @lizamysiri4109
      @lizamysiri4109 Před 2 lety

      @@shyaaammeneen63 Thank you so much for your kind answer. You are right, I should start practising with my breath. The funny is that I ve been struggling with constipation so many months! I don't go to the toilet for days and my belly (stomach? lower intensine?) is extremely bloated; I look like a pregnant women and doctors -I have visited many- can't help me. I ve tried everything (probiotics, food supplements), I am really frustrated!

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 Před 2 lety

      @@lizamysiri4109 That is dangerous. Time to wake up. Eat less at night, have plenty of water, more of veg and fruits, reduce non-veg, short walks and take laxatives under medical guidance. Develop your mental muscles. Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed and healthy. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to now that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. Make a goal of 3-4 months when you are going to change your life and be more relaxed and healthy. That includes avoiding constipation and stop watching negative negative social media. Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir-Counsellor.

    • @pastorvensharddobbins3563
      @pastorvensharddobbins3563 Před 2 lety +1

      @@shyaaammeneen63 There is power in the name of Jesus,to break every chain and will break every chain in your life,God will speak to you upon your situation he will shine your face and let you be a testimony to only bring him honor and glory in the name Jesus

    • @pastorvensharddobbins3563
      @pastorvensharddobbins3563 Před 2 lety

      There is power in the name of Jesus,to break every chain and will break every chain in your life,God will speak to you upon your situation he will shine your face and let you be a testimony to only bring him honor and glory in the name Jesus

  • @jetdeleon
    @jetdeleon Před 2 lety +112

    I'm absolutely grateful for everything you're doing to help others. However I hope you're taking care of yourself and getting enough rest. Helping others can be draining.

    • @jetdeleon
      @jetdeleon Před 2 lety +21

      @@lindakoch9524 - I'm aware of this. But he doesn't look well in this video.

    • @witchypoo3535
      @witchypoo3535 Před 2 lety +15

      @@jetdeleon Yes I was thinking the same thing 😔

    • @kathyjacobson1819
      @kathyjacobson1819 Před 2 lety +6

      Oh that's so very thoughtful 😊

    • @rufinojr.villarreal3869
      @rufinojr.villarreal3869 Před 2 lety +4

      He is feeding off his essence which is separated from negative emotions

    • @1970groupie
      @1970groupie Před 2 lety +7

      I've noticed it too. He appears like he's sleep deprived. But I am merely guessing. If he is then it's amazing that he can speak and think so coherently. I, a mere mortal lol certainly could not.. I hope he is not overdoing the teaching; urgent though it is. We/ the world need Eckhart to be around for a long long time😘.

  • @meidson12
    @meidson12 Před rokem +14

    I just realized I enjoy unhappiness in some way. I didn't know you could be addicted to it. Not sure what to do next... I don't know who I am without the darkness and constant suffering.

    • @TLCinCA
      @TLCinCA Před rokem +3

      Yes... this is why we stay in some situations far longer than we should. It's comfortable because it's what we know. Change is hard and uncomfortable, scary even, because of the unknown.

    • @pari2118
      @pari2118 Před rokem +2

      At least you are now conscious of your thoughts. So you can choose not to identify with them. When you conscious you slowly diminish them.

    • @JasonYu-vo6sr
      @JasonYu-vo6sr Před rokem +2

      @@TLCinCA trust the wisdom of unknowns. Our mind is preconditioned with knowns. Only way to accomplish anything is trusting the wisdom of unknowns.

    • @sarahjrurka
      @sarahjrurka Před rokem

      You're on your way out!

  • @inspiredbeauty2781
    @inspiredbeauty2781 Před 2 lety +37

    I just feel so inspired listening to tolle!He is so tapped in, tuned in, turned on, as Abraham would say!😀

    • @pastorvensharddobbins3563
      @pastorvensharddobbins3563 Před 2 lety +1

      There is power in the name of Jesus,to break every chain and will break every chain in your life,God will speak to you upon your situation he will shine your face and let you be a testimony to only bring him honor and glory in the name Jesus

    • @joancarello1458
      @joancarello1458 Před 2 lety +3

      III am in my late eighties and the Pandemic has given me the opportunity and time to spend time with Eckhart's teachings. I realize the truth of what I have learned but my pain body has been with me and I have identified myself with it that I have difficulty in dealing with it

    • @mightyxee8015
      @mightyxee8015 Před 2 lety

      indeed : )

  • @MM-yi9zn
    @MM-yi9zn Před rokem +2

    What a reliable comfort is this talk. A thousand thanks Eckhart!

  • @blackcat9100
    @blackcat9100 Před 2 lety +204

    Ekhart has looked so tired lately. A far cry from his own smiley self with his famous giggle about ten years ago. But his good soul still shines through. Take it easy Ekhart! We need you!

    • @rightasrain7949
      @rightasrain7949 Před 2 lety +25

      He does, sadly. As he is living in Canada I have a suspicion of why. May he live long and be healthy. We need his light and wisdom in these dark times to teach us how to find our own awareness. It's the way forward.

    • @rufinojr.villarreal3869
      @rufinojr.villarreal3869 Před 2 lety +32

      He is partying too much!

    • @blackcat9100
      @blackcat9100 Před 2 lety +4

      @@rufinojr.villarreal3869 haha, it's a good one. I hope you are right!

    • @dogsquadindia
      @dogsquadindia Před 2 lety +17

      We're all getting older. God bless

    • @liam5382
      @liam5382 Před 2 lety +54

      He's 73 years old!

  • @KRAZEEIZATION
    @KRAZEEIZATION Před 2 lety +11

    I have this constant feeling of autumn and life slipping away. Looking back at the sadness in the joy of being alive. All that’s gone before, never to be seen again. Long days, crazy nights but now I feel the stillness and sorrow of the realisation that life is only how you see it.

  • @cindybuntain9361
    @cindybuntain9361 Před 29 dny

    I couldn’t get through life near as well without this man’s teachings

  • @tobiasdontmatter1868
    @tobiasdontmatter1868 Před 2 lety +1

    I hope ET’s got another 100 years in him

  • @jeanniewilson777
    @jeanniewilson777 Před 2 lety +2

    What creates the most sadness and pain inside of me is the current suffering and condition of this world. The animals suffering in slaughter houses and other places, the human beings suffering from poverty and their own ego made suffering. The planet, nature suffering from abuse. I do my best not to dwell on these things, I am empathic. I do take actions to elevate the suffering of other beings and this helps me greatly. I want happiness for all life not just myself. I want the kingdom manifested on Earth. 🙂✨✨✨💖✨✨✨ All my love to you Eckhart.

  • @MargaretMichelle1912
    @MargaretMichelle1912 Před 7 dny

    Again, great timing, just when I needed some grounding common sense! 🌞

  • @Withlovezahra
    @Withlovezahra Před 2 lety +13

    Yesterday I just bursted into tears! That negative voice started to paint all the sh*t that went wrong and how behind I am. But in that moment, I stopped and breathed, I said are you done now? Now let me speak. Yes, my biz is staring zeros in the bank, but wealth comes in different ways when we become conscious of it. I am wealthy to have given birth to 8 kids, at age of 33 that’s an accomplishment! And despite their hardship to raise them right, I’ve pursued to build something to make a difference to all of humanity. That’s an accomplishment! The numbers are zeros but with God the reward is massive! Man that was the most empowering thing I have ever said to my self in dacades 😭🙏❤️ And to all of you I pray for your healing!

    • @StevieMc1971
      @StevieMc1971 Před 2 lety

      Amen 🙏🏻 hope your having a good day

    • @NothingByHalves
      @NothingByHalves Před 2 lety +1

      I needed to hear that today.
      I don't have kids, but have survived a lot of trauma, a rather humongous breakdown and healing and am also building a business from scratch. And I'm behind. It's time to get ahead in life.
      Bless you xx

  • @marklayne2762
    @marklayne2762 Před 2 lety +118

    Eckhart is to spirituality what Yoda is to the Jedi.

    • @bbcb1856
      @bbcb1856 Před 2 lety +9

      @jonathan rios He looks pretty good for being 80,000 years old. 😂

    • @bbcb1856
      @bbcb1856 Před 2 lety +6

      @jonathan rios Please go outside more. Being inundated in weird dogmas isn’t good for you. I mean this kindly, I have been there myself.
      It’s easy for worldviews to become distorted by magical thinking and myths. Myths and stories are not meant to be literal. Leads to magical thinking and that is not good.

    • @bbcb1856
      @bbcb1856 Před 2 lety +4

      @jonathan rios It is good to be skeptical, but you have to be skeptical of your skepticism.

    • @lindakoch9524
      @lindakoch9524 Před 2 lety +2

      How many times is this going to be repeated? Why is it such a enjoyed comment?

    • @cdm3235
      @cdm3235 Před 2 lety

      @@bbcb1856 WHY do you have to be skeptical of your skepticism? What´s the risk?

  • @billmiles9413
    @billmiles9413 Před měsícem +1

    This man is truly enlightened and is a God send!!!!!!!! ❤

  • @dwarslopers
    @dwarslopers Před 2 lety +28

    If I feel depressed i realize, that i don't want to feel that depressed feel. This adds some kind of extra pain to that feel, which makes the feel even more worse. Then, additional negative thoughts come up. For me the only way to get out of that situation is, stop doing and take the time, trying to 'enjoy' that feeling. Trying to get the connection back to the feeling, trying to come back to me as a feeling individual. If I succeed, I get some kind of freedom which hard to describe.

    • @moonhunter9993
      @moonhunter9993 Před 2 lety +6

      yes, resisting it makes it worse. Acceptance relieves some of that tension

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 Před 2 lety

      @@moonhunter9993 Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath and mind [brain] are closely related causing stress-anxiety. For a better life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. Change happens by itself. Day or night, when taking a walk, sitting in a park, when reading, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

  • @cstevens8788
    @cstevens8788 Před 2 lety +3

    This is a wake up call. I have been so unhappy after the death of my husband. I have few good days. Perhaps I am conditioned to feeling it is what it is? I do not want to live in unhappiness. I need to be aware and acknowledge that these feelings can fade if I stay in the moment of what I heard as mundane. Mundane is a stepping stone for the next experience.✌️😊

    • @jennifermiranda6023
      @jennifermiranda6023 Před 2 lety +1

      Sorry for your loss. Wishing you better, lighter days ahead 💐💕

  • @mars1783
    @mars1783 Před 2 lety +42

    That was such an empowering message!! It's so tempting to overly identify with mental health issues/depression, but knowing thoughts and emotions are separate from the true self gives a better sense of control over the patterns of conditioned thinking.

    • @pastorvensharddobbins3563
      @pastorvensharddobbins3563 Před 2 lety +1

      There is power in the name of Jesus,to break every chain and will break every chain in your life,God will speak to you upon your situation he will shine your face and let you be a testimony to only bring him honor and glory in the name Jesus

  • @moonhunter9993
    @moonhunter9993 Před 2 lety +10

    physical events, autoimmune reactions, low serotonin, lack of sleep etc CAN create thoughts... not just the other way around. But you don't have to take all of your thoughts seriously... accept but not endulge in it....

  • @hannabergmann8831
    @hannabergmann8831 Před 5 měsíci

    Great Analysis. I think Eckhart had suffered from Depression for a long time or still does sometimes. He knows what he says.

  • @dgloss1951
    @dgloss1951 Před 2 lety +2

    Before I realized I had clinical depression, I would tell myself I shouldn't give any credence to negative thoughts. I could tell is was brain chemistry that set up a process that fed on itself. Meditation AND a minimal dose of antidepressant AND listening to and reading the refreshing message of Tolle help immeasurably.

  • @ReynaSingh
    @ReynaSingh Před 2 lety +19

    This is a good topic. Thank you Eckhart

  • @karennoble1168
    @karennoble1168 Před rokem +1

    In his latest videos and at 75!! He looks great!!

  • @colmward5489
    @colmward5489 Před 2 lety +1

    Eckharts teachings has helped me change my life for the better the negativity of the mind has such a grip on humanity at the moment and the path to true freedom is in this type teachings the world is blessed to have someone of such infinite wisdom living on the planet at the moment

  • @sandrarozendaal840
    @sandrarozendaal840 Před 2 lety +7

    So clear when you say that the pain body wants to feed regulary. Gives me a lot of insight in The periods of depression and negative thinking. And most important your tools how to dismantle the old energy of the painbody. I experience less frequent periods of unhappiness and I am very grateful for that. I think you save lives with your wisdom which is of course universal wisdom. Thank you Eckart for being the tool of the Divine

    • @pastorvensharddobbins3563
      @pastorvensharddobbins3563 Před 2 lety

      There is power in the name of Jesus,to break every chain and will break every chain in your life,God will speak to you upon your situation he will shine your face and let you be a testimony to only bring him honor and glory in the name Jesus

  • @daniloa.ferreira8918
    @daniloa.ferreira8918 Před 2 lety +1

    When you are depressed, you simply are, the key word being "are'. I've noticed that years of it weren't really associated with my thoughts, although they existed, but rather to simply my body/self response to this cruel world. Everything makes me sad and low, and I can't stand the fact that I'm simply crawling in my skin to simply exist. I just want to feel some peace of mind but also and mostly of body.

    • @teresamarieinbarrera6267
      @teresamarieinbarrera6267 Před 2 lety +3

      I understand you when you say it feels that it doesn't feel like the depression is related to thoughts. I think after a while the thoughts solidify into attitudes and beliefs and it's hard to pinpoint when the sense of depression starts and what thought or attitude triggered it. But if you can isolate the thought or belief, it's almost always a dysfunctional one. David Burns and Byron Katie tell you to question your thoughts. Are you trying to predict the future, using black and white thinking, exaggerating and dramatizing the inevitable nuisances of life, ignoring all the good things? It's never a good idea to compare yourself with others, but there are probably thousands who would give anything to be in your circumstances. Your brain, eyes and hands were coordinated enough to compose a comprehensible comment and you're rich enough to have access to a device on which to send it. Believe me, l know you think/feel that you are ALWAYS unhappy, but l bet you could come up with a few moments of happy memories in your life if you really tried.
      I am over 70 and l have struggled with depression my whole life (there l go exaggerating again! I've had lots of happy times in my life.)
      but l just keep trying. Meds and therapy haven't really worked, nutrition and exercise aren't a cure either. I think it's just a mental, emotional and spiritual challenge we have to confront daily. But l feel like it is getting better, just a lot slower than l'd like. Many of these suggestions such as mindfulness meditation do improve things. Don't give up, tomorrow might be THE day that you meet someone or hear a word or see something that turns your whole life around! But in the meantime, try to enjoy the little things in the present moment: the breath you're taking without some machine, the education that enabled you to read this, your 5 senses, even if limited in some ways. I am saying these things to remind myself, not just to encourage you. Let's keep trying to get control of our thoughts, focusing them on fresh, positive things, not just glomming onto the stale, negative, lifeless ones. Keep looking...you will find your answer. You are loved, fellow human💞.

  • @Ankit2410
    @Ankit2410 Před 2 lety +6

    Happy deepawali Eckhart!!
    And also to other Indians who are watching it.❤️

    • @abishekrijal4813
      @abishekrijal4813 Před 2 lety +2

      Why only indians...Nepalese too r watching ur neighbours❤️❤️❤️

  • @mstina0717
    @mstina0717 Před 2 lety +27

    I can honestly say that this video saves me. Thanks so much for uploading it! 💕

    • @pastorvensharddobbins3563
      @pastorvensharddobbins3563 Před 2 lety

      There is power in the name of Jesus,to break every chain and will break every chain in your life,God will speak to you upon your situation he will shine your face and let you be a testimony to only bring him honor and glory in the name Jesus

  • @JEBBY123IFY
    @JEBBY123IFY Před rokem +1

    I miss living someplace warm near the ocean because I could always go there and get straight! Hard to find anything to see or do in the cold grey winter. I hate negative thoughts! The dread and fear in my gut and tears! Horrible

  • @dierdrebolton6806
    @dierdrebolton6806 Před rokem

    This man is brilliant- it’s like listening to the higher power

  • @andrewschiavone277
    @andrewschiavone277 Před rokem

    My pain body usually just feeds on my own thoughts. Thank God, I'm almost always at peace with other people.

  • @ItsMia916
    @ItsMia916 Před 2 lety +18

    Eckhart, thank you so much for these much needed words ⭐️💗🙏🏼 You are such a blessing to me and millions of others. I’ve been catching myself with these thoughts, and thanks to you, I’ve been awakened enough to realize I’m being drawn in by my heavy pain body. It’s very freeing to realize I can stop letting my usual negative thoughts control me. It’s as easy as going back to stillness in one split second. 💗 Thank you again for your time and love.

  • @Thabigchance1995
    @Thabigchance1995 Před 2 lety +42

    “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” - Epictetus

  • @alchemybyangela
    @alchemybyangela Před 2 lety +3

    Low level energy is, unfortunately, currently so abundantly available. When I briefly become "infected" by it I (try to always remember to) choose to thank my higher self for showing me that which is out of balance within myself, in that now, present moment.
    Thank you, Eckhart, for years (decades, really 🤪) of offering your ever so reliable and beautifully present voice of reason.
    Many blessings of abundance, love and light to you, Eckhart, and to all!

    • @pastorvensharddobbins3563
      @pastorvensharddobbins3563 Před 2 lety

      There is power in the name of Jesus,to break every chain and will break every chain in your life,God will speak to you upon your situation he will shine your face and let you be a testimony to only bring him honor and glory in the name Jesus

  • @mightyxee8015
    @mightyxee8015 Před 2 lety +1

    I don't think everyone "loves" unhappiness... but perhaps it's so familiar, that it's comforting. But I agree, no matter what or why, begin noticing the grief, heart ache. Thank you.

  • @kellydl7256
    @kellydl7256 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow, thank you Eckhart Tolle for this teaching, will listen to this gem again as it was rather profound. Appreciate you tremendously. Many thanks. Shalom. 🙏❤

  • @susanfoster7013
    @susanfoster7013 Před 2 lety +14

    Oh man, did I ever need this lesson today. Thank you for your wisdom!

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 Před 2 lety

      Susan, Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath and mind [brain] are closely related causing stress-anxiety. For a better life sit on a chair, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. Change happens by itself. Day or night, when taking a walk, sitting in a park, when reading, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

  • @moniquest-amand5846
    @moniquest-amand5846 Před rokem

    This ego is so tricky
    Thank you

  • @lorriross3885
    @lorriross3885 Před 2 lety +1

    One more thing as a true Eckhart and Jesus Godfather King believer, Eckhart has gotten more and more popular in a rapidway resulting in a rigorous schedule and pressure on him to produce and share more than ever. Stop judging the book because his cover is as true and adorable as his ever-loving heart! Thank you, L. Ross

  • @Bill0102
    @Bill0102 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm infatuated with this. I recently read a similar book, and I was truly infatuated with it. "Mindful Mastery: Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World" by Kyle Ash

  • @user-gf9ki9ty8i
    @user-gf9ki9ty8i Před 2 lety +1

    Yes.I am addictt to my unhappiness.
    Thank you.
    Eckhart Toll

  • @TheSilentAssasin2
    @TheSilentAssasin2 Před 2 lety

    After 30+ years of suffering, this is the truth. It is very powerful what Eckhart is saying here. Dont dismiss it too quickly.

  • @wildflowerwind6941
    @wildflowerwind6941 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes I think I am addicted to my unhappiness. And yes I think it is something deep down in the pain body. But I remember always feeling like this.

  • @fusunpamukoglu240
    @fusunpamukoglu240 Před 2 lety +11

    Dear Eckhart Tolle, today I found myself doing exactly what you are telling in this video: asking if I get a strange sense of pleasure while worrying about my present situation and future life... My answer was yes. Nevertheless, it is so difficult to get out of that state although you become aware of it... On the other hand, I cannot help being aware of it. In other words I can neither go back nor further. But overall your teachings mean a lot to me. More than I can express. I call you 'Der tolle Eckhart.' And I'm thankful.

    • @Zenshade
      @Zenshade Před 2 lety

      I feel in a similar place. Did you find anything that helped make progress? ❤️

    • @fusunpamukoglu240
      @fusunpamukoglu240 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Zenshade Dear friend, I think yes. And it's again a part of Tolle's teaching: Accept it as it is. That really works. The pressure lifts up and you find yourself going on with your life, enjoying simple things. There are always ups and downs, but whenever I remember this I feel better. Best wishes.

  • @hooman3914
    @hooman3914 Před 6 měsíci

    Love Eckhart ❤

  • @christinestone3552
    @christinestone3552 Před 2 lety +6

    Fantastic! Eckhart I will never feel bad about being depressed again 😁🙌🏻💜

  • @seanamodeo36
    @seanamodeo36 Před 2 lety

    bless you Eckhart, the voice that told you to resist nothing will be at your May Toronto event

  • @aadityasinha6961
    @aadityasinha6961 Před 2 lety +10

    Thank you for giving me hope , needed to hear this today , I will not let my pain body win over my consciousness , I'll break that unconscious mind pattern and will try my best to win over it

  • @littlewillowlinda
    @littlewillowlinda Před 2 lety +8

    Thanks for this one. The depression i have is definitely unaware and not concious so next time I'm going to see what my self says.

  • @mrstoner2udude799
    @mrstoner2udude799 Před 2 lety +1

    You have the power to change your circumstances. Guide your thoughts towards what you desire, not what you dont want.

  • @j.angeloletimier
    @j.angeloletimier Před rokem

    God bless you Eckart you are saving our lives

  • @lisaperez8276
    @lisaperez8276 Před 2 lety

    Love you Eckhart and Kim 💖💖💖✨✨✨🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🧿🧿🧿

  • @h2_kumar
    @h2_kumar Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you, Eckhart. Peace and love. 🙏

  • @orbitalpl1
    @orbitalpl1 Před 2 lety +55

    Depends how deep depression is… If you’re a little bit depressed you can try to be present, but if this is a full blown deep depression it’s impossible to be present because you’re so consumed. Also depression is not always on a mental-emotional level, it can be a physical imbalance like food allergies that can mess up your thought process, or magnesium deficiency, leaky gut, low adrenal imput. When you experience depressed moods be careful with calcium intake. If Mg is low in your body calcium (dairy) will lower Mg availability and you might get angry and depressed. Anger and depression go hand in hand (Mg deficiency which is needed also for proper calcium absorption, you need also vit. D to absorb calcium and then Mg). It’s more complicated then that, but It’s noticed that whenever I eat dairy I take 250 mg of Mg and depression doesn’t appear otherwise it was disastrous sometimes… Physical imbalance can cause mental imbalance and vice versa. Depression is not only in your head and in your thought process….

    • @md3996
      @md3996 Před 2 lety +12

      So true. I've had full blown depression due to hormonal imbalance and mineral deficiency and it's not pretty or easy to manage. It's actually very scary when you realize the things your mind/brain could do and the thoughts and emotions that it creates. Luckily, I was aware something was very wrong with me and looked for a solution.

    • @banderas2000
      @banderas2000 Před 2 lety +14

      As Eckhart said it can range from 1-100 I believe you need to hit it on all sides. Eat to live don't live to eat, work out, run, exercise, meditate, write in a journal, surrender, it's energy. And energy passes through when you let it. It seems you associate it with your nutrition. Try some probiotics, more greens, fiber, less meat, gut health is super important. It's connected with the brain.

    • @vedideaysenaltunay5641
      @vedideaysenaltunay5641 Před 2 lety +2

      thank you,i am gonna try to take all these.

    • @orbitalpl1
      @orbitalpl1 Před 2 lety +3

      @@vedideaysenaltunay5641 - be careful with Mg because it might cause heart problems if your potassium is low. I take 200 potassium with Mg because I noticed that I started having slight pain in the heart (contractions). With potassium they subsided. Vit. D I take 2000 IU but only when I eat dairy and take mg/k. I also tried in the evening valerian root 250 mg (while herb) with passionflower 175mg (extract). Worked amazing on depression and energy. The next day I had so much energy; motivation that I haven’t had for years.Not a slightest feelings of depressed mood, but it disturbed my sleep and increased my anxiety. Be careful whatever you’re doing since what worked for me might not work for you or be good for you.

    • @vedideaysenaltunay5641
      @vedideaysenaltunay5641 Před 2 lety +1

      @@orbitalpl1 wow it became complecated,and its hard to make blood tests when you have to make it often,can you give me simple advice,for example if i take potassium even if mine was not low would it ve harmfull

  • @jairomolina
    @jairomolina Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you Eckhart! Your teachings and meditation help me get through a period of negative thoughts and tinnitus in midlife.

  • @gilbaki
    @gilbaki Před 2 lety +1

    Exactly what I need to hear... Dealing with depression for years and nothing works to get out of it .

    • @Omnipresence10
      @Omnipresence10 Před 2 lety

      Love that n nothing works to get out of it
      🙏

  • @rolandstolk
    @rolandstolk Před 2 lety +9

    Absolutely following this! Been depressed for many years when I was young and had to figure it out slowly myself....wish I know your wisdom back then, would have saved me years of unnecessary suffering 🕺🙏

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 Před 2 lety

      S cribble, Enjoy the moments. Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath and mind [brain] are closely related causing stress-anxiety. For a better life sit on a chair, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. Change happens by itself. Day or night, when taking a walk, sitting in a park, when reading, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

    • @rolandstolk
      @rolandstolk Před 2 lety

      @@shyaaammeneen63
      Thank you 👌💥🙏

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 Před 2 lety

      ​@@rolandstolk Develop your mental muscles. Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed and healthy. The best part is nobody comes to now that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. Make a goal of 2-3 months when you are going to change your life and be more relaxed and happy. Avoid watching negative negative social media. Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir-Counsellor.

  • @lorriross3885
    @lorriross3885 Před 2 lety

    Negativity will not infiltrate nor contaminate the soul of Eckhart Tolle!! Yay !! You can leave that to news reporters and common Social media:-(

  • @dasein9980
    @dasein9980 Před 2 lety +3

    Next we need a video on how to stay present while you are sleeping.

  • @nikitatro5508
    @nikitatro5508 Před 2 lety +2

    Sometimes it is possible, I have found, that my depression comes due to a chemical imbalance that I was born with. I am using Your wise technique and others to help me manage my depression quite successfully, thankfully 🙏 I think it does need to be pointed out that I don't " love" the depression...I allow it to follow through me because it is an inherent part of my being. I hope this is helpful for people who also don't love the depression they might be feeling which does not originate from the pain/body.🙏🤗

  • @Funkywallot
    @Funkywallot Před 11 měsíci

    Glad, I finally understand what Tolle means. Many years of practicing depression as an art form and shaping the world around me with it, finally begins to split up

  • @jenettefernandes5541
    @jenettefernandes5541 Před 2 lety

    Thank... you... Doctor...

  • @alisagremore9051
    @alisagremore9051 Před 2 lety +1

    Such wisdom and such enormous kindness to share. Thank You so much Eckhart Tolle!! You are such a wonderful blessing in mine and others lives. Please take care.

  • @dvgs5375
    @dvgs5375 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks a lot Eckchart. Super, excellent. Well said by Eckhart Awareness of unconscious. My problem is when I am in depressed and pain body arises, I could not come out. Couldn’t come out of it

  • @RainbowObsidian777
    @RainbowObsidian777 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing with us, Eckhart.🙏💗❤🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @QuanTheAlchemist
    @QuanTheAlchemist Před 2 lety +45

    Here are my 10 extra tips to INCREASE your daily manifestations that I’ve learned over the years..👇🏾
    1. Practice gratitude every morning. When you wake up, list everything that you are grateful for and feel that gratitude in your core. Feel free to write things down in a journal so it is easy for you to remember.
    2. Replace your negative thoughts with positive ones. Every time you feel a negative thought coming on, make a positive spin on it right away.
    3. Take ownership for things that happen in your life. It's easy to blame others however you will feel much better when you realize that most issues stem from us.
    4. ALWAYS believe that good things are about to happen. By being open to new possibilities you are inviting abundance into your life.
    5. Remember that like attracts like so you get back whatever you put out, whether it is good or bad. So do good AND received good.
    6. Meditate for five minutes a day. During this time focus on how you want your life to be; but place your focus on how you feel AND feel that feeling as if you have already accomplished those goals.
    7. Step outside of your comfort zone. Stop playing it safe and make that decision to finally go for your dreams.
    8. Focus on activities that make you feel truly happy. When you are truly happy you have the best vibrational frequency to manifest your desires.
    9. Avoid the naysayers and surround yourself with people who only lift you higher. Downers will be downers, don't let them drag you into their misery.
    10. Don't be afraid to dream and know that you are always supported by the universe.
    Hope this helps!
    - Your Friendly Neighborhood Coach

  • @WillMorales64
    @WillMorales64 Před rokem

    Thank you Eckhart for this beautiful explanation to how to get out of the egoic mindset and into consciousness in presence.

  • @carooo1111
    @carooo1111 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank-You 🦋💟

  • @lorriross3885
    @lorriross3885 Před 2 lety

    Fearless faith in our own God-given ability

  • @lindakoch9524
    @lindakoch9524 Před 2 lety

    It makes a little more sense today

  • @lyubomirblazhev1014
    @lyubomirblazhev1014 Před rokem

    Eckhart we love you so much
    If only I could tell you This

  • @PerspectiveShiftNOW
    @PerspectiveShiftNOW Před 2 lety +2

    Absolutely true 🙌 What a great message. Thank you 🙏

  • @savethewolveswildlife448
    @savethewolveswildlife448 Před 10 měsíci

    Yes..
    I was thinking the same thing.. he’s not looking himself ..
    health? aging!
    sending good vibes toward my Favorite guy on the 🌏
    .. stay Strong and ‘with us’ Eckhart! 🙂
    *we do ‘NOT’ want to loose You

  • @stephsweet
    @stephsweet Před 2 lety +1

    So profoundly inspirational, many thanks for these words💗

  • @JoeyGotMeLit
    @JoeyGotMeLit Před 2 lety +3

    😂😂😂😂😂 this is so powerful that it made my laugh while having a terrible day

  • @ankiewarrington8190
    @ankiewarrington8190 Před 2 lety

    You make me lauch I am out of my depression now

  • @HIEDIOAKLEY
    @HIEDIOAKLEY Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much! Your words today mean so much. 🙏

  • @suesun328
    @suesun328 Před 2 lety +16

    One of my favourite talks.. 🙏🏼 thank you, I needed to hear this today and laugh at myself 💞

  • @sandrarozendaal840
    @sandrarozendaal840 Před 2 lety

    Thank you again Eckhart for being The instrument of The Divine

  • @beatrizfiscowich33
    @beatrizfiscowich33 Před 2 lety

    I enjoy very much your talks especially because of your sense of humour . these big dramas must be brought out to light and then laugh at them ! thank you

  • @AmitKumar-xw5gp
    @AmitKumar-xw5gp Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this discourse.

  • @brendanbattiston4915
    @brendanbattiston4915 Před 2 lety

    Thank you brother

  • @CozIGotHigh
    @CozIGotHigh Před 2 lety

    Thank you Eckhart🙏

  • @livmaritgrimsrudandreassen4229

    Suited me perfect right now, Thank You Eckhart🙏😊💞

  • @Bob-yt9qi
    @Bob-yt9qi Před 2 lety +1

    May God bless you sir

  • @cordefilosofiche
    @cordefilosofiche Před 2 lety +1

    Feeling depressed lately. I'm very greatful for the teaching because I'm learning to disidentify from it. Thank you Eckhardt. I hug you virtually with low energy and a grateful heart.

  • @vanessablacksmith3200
    @vanessablacksmith3200 Před 2 lety

    thank you Eckhart ..thank you so ..sooo much

  • @marcelgagnon9217
    @marcelgagnon9217 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you very much for everything you are doing for us, I really love the way you put things in perspective, I send you my love and God bless everyone ❤.

  • @carmenr.r.8112
    @carmenr.r.8112 Před 2 lety +2

    Gracias, te amo 🙏💜🙇🏼‍♀️