Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings

Overcoming the World

18 Jan 2024

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about how many of us react when the world doesn’t go our way. He says we either surrender and accept the situation or...

Without Consciousness There Would Be No World

11 Jan 2024

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In this episode, Eckhart discusses excessive thinking as the source of incredible unhappiness for millions of people. He goes on to explain that it’...

Life Without Unnecessary Suffering

04 Jan 2024

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In this episode, Eckhart sits down with an audience in Paris. He encourages participants to explore the experience of his talk, beyond the words, beca...

Becoming Aware of the Invisible You

28 Dec 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about our connection to the source of universal consciousness, which he compares to the vastness of the ocean. He says ...

Self Transcendence and the Evolution of Humanity

21 Dec 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart talks with an audience explaining the primary reason for this gathering is to become more aware of our transcendent conscious...

Finding Meaning in The Existential Void

14 Dec 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart talks about suffering consciously and how to deal with difficult emotions  including fear, anxiety and regret. Eckhart also ...

Stopping The Madness

07 Dec 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart explains that humanity is at a pivotal point. He says the most urgent task of our lives is to connect more deeply with the t...

Confronting The Challenges of Our Present Time

30 Nov 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart encourages us to rise up to meet the challenges of the present time. He says the turmoil that exists here and around the glob...

Releasing Our Anxious Inner Narrative

23 Nov 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks further about dealing with adversity. He says when we experience challenges in the form of loss including jobs, homes, ...

Per Aspera Ad Astra: Through Adversity We Reach the Stars!

16 Nov 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart answers questions about turning adversity into spiritual growth. A mother wants more emotional stability in her life. She say...

Rising Above Our Limited Sense of Self

09 Nov 2023

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In this episode Eckhart answers questions from a virtual audience around the world including a young woman struggling with very low self-esteem. Eckha...

Reaching the Depths of Our Being

02 Nov 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart answers questions from a woman seeking insights for her sister who recently was diagnosed with a mental disorder. She wants t...

Feed Drop: Real Good Podcast

01 Nov 2023

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This special episode features Eric Toda, Global Head of Social Marketing and Executive Director of Meta Prosper. Eric joins hosts Greg and Faith to di...

Amor Fati: Loving What Is

26 Oct 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart talks about the process of writing his first book, The Power of Now. He says he surrendered to the idea that the book wanted ...

Invincible Summer

19 Oct 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks to a live audience in Hawaii. He ponders the paradise surrounding them: the sun, the palm trees and the sea. He then qu...

Forgiving the Unforgivable

12 Oct 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart answers questions about a variety of concerns. A man experiences relentless anxiety and says meditation doesn’t relieve his ...

Distinguishing Between Your Life and Your Life Situation

05 Oct 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart jokes with an audience about getting a call from the Star Wars Galactic fleet. He then turns to practical matters when he dis...

Freedom Comes from Awareness

28 Sep 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart answers questions from an audience in Hawaii. A man asks if we actually have “free will.” Eckhart explains we won’t expe...

Finding Our Timeless Essence

21 Sep 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart talks about the sense of guilt which has plagued humanity through the centuries. He says it’s part of the ego’s dysfuncti...

The Soul of The World

14 Sep 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart talks about the soul of the world which in Latin translates to Anima Mundi. He says when we awaken to the transcendent dimensi...

The Greatest Mystery Is the Mystery Of the Universe

07 Sep 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about the awakening universe. He says the great miracle and the mystery is that the universe is conscious. In fact, Eck...

Creative Solutions Come From Stillness

31 Aug 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart answers questions from the audience. A woman is reluctant to experience another life on earth. She asks, “Do we actually ch...

The Danger of Deferring Satisfaction

24 Aug 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about setting goals and deferring satisfaction. He says for many people, the activities they’re engaged in are just a...

Letting Go of The Narrative of Me

17 Aug 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart says we are at a critical juncture. He explains we must evolve to the next stage of development and transcend the ego. Hesays...

Everything Has A Soul

10 Aug 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about an inspiring trip he took to Alaska. He describes the awe he felt on a tour through a majestic forest. Eckhart ex...

The Most Difficult People In Your Life Are Your Greatest Teachers

03 Aug 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart says no one person can make us happy because the demand is not only too much, but also an impossible task. He explains fallin...

The World Will Always Challenge You

27 Jul 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart talks about the importance of remaining what he calls ‘teachable.’ He cautions us to be aware of the stories, concepts and...

The Crack Is How The Light Gets In

20 Jul 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart talks about suffering and how to transcend it. He says suffering is everyone’s spiritual teacher because it drives us to a k...

We’re Born Connected To Being

13 Jul 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart talks to a live audience in Hawaii. He says ‘Aloha’ to the crowd and then explains the spiritual meaning of the word. He a...

Expressing Our Deeper Purpose

06 Jul 2023

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In this episode Eckhart discusses our deeper purpose. He emphasizes how important it is for humans to be connected to the kind of higher intelligence ...

Opportunities For Surrender

29 Jun 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart begins with a few thoughts on meditation. He talks about the Chinese philosophy of Taoism (dow-ism). He says one of its key p...

The Deep I Is Pure Light

22 Jun 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart answers questions from a live audience including a father who says he wants to help bring presence into the lives of his acti...

A Peace That Surpasses All Understanding

15 Jun 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about the “Deep I” and the “Surface I” - two ideas he uses to teach spiritual development. Eckhart says the “...

No One Can Act Beyond Their Level of Consciousness

08 Jun 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart talks about human unconsciousness by telling the story of his father who he says had profound anger issues. Eckhart compares ...

When The Mind Stops, Awareness Remains

01 Jun 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart talks to a live audience in Arizona. He begins by saying the mind can be a wonderful thing – we can think, speak languages ...

Alchemy: Transforming Our Difficulties into Spiritual Gold

25 May 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart answers a variety of questions from a live audience including a man who says he is legally blind from drug use and wants to k...

Healing Our Obsession with Doing

18 May 2023

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Eckhart talks about how critical it is we balance being with doing. He says without it we will not reach the deeper dimension of consciousness which i...

Narcissus And The First Selfie: Releasing Our Delusions

11 May 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about self-seeking. He says many people who are unawakened look for an identity in self-centered thinking. Eckhart expl...

Awakening From The Dream State: Finding Balance Between Being And Doing

04 May 2023

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In this episode, Eckhart talks about the importance of finding balance between Being and Doing. He explains, so many of us get lost in the doing becau...

What The World Needs Is Wisdom

27 Apr 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about the life-changing wisdom we acquire when we stopcompulsive thinking. He says wisdom is very different from intell...

The Most Fundamental Thing In Human Life

20 Apr 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart emphasizes the importance of stillness. He says through stillness we will reach the next step in human development… the evo...

The Purpose of Your Life Is Becoming Conscious

13 Apr 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart talks about outgrowing unconsciousness. Eckhart says only awareness can free us of our resentments, judgments and negative thi...

You Are Already Complete

06 Apr 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart addresses participants' concerns: an athlete wants to know if competition is incompatible with leading an awakened life? Eckha...

Ask For Inner Peace

30 Mar 2023

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In this podcast, Eckhart takes the audience through his renowned inner body awareness meditation. He encourages everyone to sense the aliveness in eve...

Obstacles To Awakening

23 Mar 2023

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In this episode Eckhart talks about the ego and other factors that block us from deeper awareness. Eckhart explains why the ego loves opposition and t...

Acceptance Is the Way To Transcendence

16 Mar 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart answers a variety of questions, a woman asks about identity at the soul level. She asks do we, in our most transcendent form, ...

Beyond the Surface Layer of Reality

09 Mar 2023

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In this episode Eckhart talks about our true purpose which he believes is to transcend our surface layer of reality and our superficial sense of self....

Presence Is the Foundation for Everything

02 Mar 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart explains why presence is the bedrock for our existence. He says without it nothing would be possible. He says most people defi...

The Deep Mystery Of Existence

23 Feb 2023

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In this episode Eckhart answers questions on various topics including the difference between a creative impulse and the ego. A woman asks Eckhart abou...

You Are the Present Moment

16 Feb 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart gives a brief talk on his signature teaching: the power of presence and then answers questions from the audience. He says the ...

Suffering and Awakening

09 Feb 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart answers questions from a live audience, including one about how suffering can lead to awakening. Eckhart says we need challeng...

You Are the Consciousness of the Universe

02 Feb 2023

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In this episode Eckhart talks about the need for challenges. He says without them we would not grow in awareness. Eckhart explains the entire universe...

Discovering Our True Identity

26 Jan 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart discusses how we define our personal identity. He says it usually beginswith the physical body, then possessions and achieveme...

Sensing Presence in Another

19 Jan 2023

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In this episode Eckhart answers questions on a variety of topics, such as: What is the soul? Is it possible to awaken when we are depressed? And how...

The Most Important Thing to Realize Is the Deep I

12 Jan 2023

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In this episode Eckhart talks about a collective awakening growing on the planet even while the majority of people remain spiritually asleep. He expla...

The Shift: From Thinking to Awareness

05 Jan 2023

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In this podcast Eckhart asks his audience, “What are you certain of?” After some discussion, they conclude very little. He references philosophers...

Challenges Push Us Into Presence

29 Dec 2022

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In this episode, Eckhart answers questions on how to deal with death… for ourselves and those we love. Eckhart says it’s critical that we break th...

Watch Your Mind

22 Dec 2022

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In this podcast Eckhart discusses the path to awakening. He encourages listeners to detach from the mind, instead of being the mind. He says most of u...

Forgiving Our Unconsciousness

15 Dec 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks briefly about what he calls the beingness behind our five senses which lead to the deeper essence of who we are. Eckhar...

The World Is Not Here to Make You Happy

08 Dec 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart answers a question about overcoming suffering and finding happiness. Eckhart says the world is not here to make us happy, it'...

Recognizing The Essence of Who You Are in Everyone

01 Dec 2022

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Eckhart begins this episode discussing the purpose of suffering. He says suffering is the great awakener, that cracks the shell of the ego. He believe...

The Ego and the Need to Be Right

24 Nov 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart gives a brief talk about the difference between being versus becoming. He says when we focus on becoming, we look to the futu...

Suffering Consciously: Confronting Illness and Addiction

17 Nov 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart answers questions about addiction and facing illness consciously. Eckhart speaks with a woman who had cancer fears its return...

Liberation From Yourself

10 Nov 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart encourages participants to start with a moment of stillness. He says through quiet and calm we get in touch with that part of...

Bringing Consciousness to the Grief Process

03 Nov 2022

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In this podcast Eckhart answers questions about dealing with grief consciously. He asks what does the grief process look like for an awakened person? ...

Why Awakening Leads to Freedom

27 Oct 2022

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In this episode, Eckhart answers questions about why it’s important to seek awakening and how we can learn to function in a world that seems chaotic...

You Already Are Who You Want To Become

20 Oct 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks with a live audience in Greece. He cautions participants against the belief that enlightenment is somewhere ‘out ther...

Presence And Letting Go of Control

13 Oct 2022

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In this episode, Eckhart reflects on the power of presence and the accompanying state of stillness. He says it’s in those moments when we’re not t...

The Secret of Manifestation

06 Oct 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart answers questions about the aphorism “be careful what you wish for.”  He says when we attempt to manifest certain desire...

Intelligence Greater Than the Mind

29 Sep 2022

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In this podcast Eckhart talks with a live audience in Greece. He kicks off the session discussing the spiritual wisdom of ancient Greek philosophers. ...

The Fullness of Life

22 Sep 2022

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In this episode, Eckhart answers questions about conscious manifesting. He says it is part of our heritage that we have abundance in our lives. Eckhar...

Presence, Awakening and Abundance

15 Sep 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart answers questions about the process of awakening and how to create more abundance in our lives. Eckhart says when we desire s...

You Are the Light Of The World

08 Sep 2022

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In this podcast Eckhart talks with a live audience. He encourages participants to release their thinking so they can become aware of their “being.”...

Transcending Our Limitations

01 Sep 2022

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In this episode Eckhart answers questions about transcending our limitations. He says every human has certain obstacles in their life and facing them ...

The Creative Impulse and The Ego

25 Aug 2022

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In this podcast Eckhart answers questions on several topics including how to differentiate between a true creative impulse and the ego. Eckhart refers...

The End of Suffering

18 Aug 2022

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In this episode Eckhart answers questions about suffering as part of the human condition. He says many spiritual traditions focus on awakening as the ...

Healing Trauma Through Presence

11 Aug 2022

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In this podcast Eckhart answers questions about healing from childhood trauma. He says it’s important to acknowledge the trauma and to work through ...

Learning To Outgrow Emotional Reactivity

04 Aug 2022

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In this episode Eckhart talks about the importance of finding stillness. He says we are never more ourselves than when we are still. Eckhart then answ...

Empathy And the Suffering of Others

28 Jul 2022

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In this podcast Eckhart talks about our growing awareness and how it can be used in service of others. He says when presence is the foundation of our ...

The Individual and Collective Pain Body

21 Jul 2022

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In this episode Eckhart reflects on the power of the present moment. He then answers a question about the individual and collective pain bodies. He sa...

The Hidden Dimension Within

14 Jul 2022

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In this podcast Eckhart talks with a live audience in Winnipeg, Canada. People from 30 countries around the world participate. Eckhart explains the re...

Maintaining Consciousness in The Midst of Chaos

07 Jul 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart answers questions about practicing presence and peace in a world fraught with conflict and chaos. Eckhart reminds us that we ...

Spiritual Awakening Is A Realization Not An Achievement

30 Jun 2022

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In this episode, Eckhart addresses concerns about using conscious manifestation for both practical as well as spiritual purposes. Eckhart cautions lis...

Conscious Creativity

23 Jun 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about overcoming obstacles to conscious creativity. He explains we may have a vision of what we’d like to create, but...

Suffering As Spiritual Teacher

16 Jun 2022

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In this episode Eckhart leads a short meditation and then answers a question about our fear of suffering. Eckhart says suffering plays an important ro...

Manifesting Our Wants And Needs

09 Jun 2022

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In this podcast, Eckhart talks about fulfilling our desires and what we can do to make that happen. however he cautions against becoming dependent on ...

Foundation For Successful Living

02 Jun 2022

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In this episode Eckhart reflects on what it takes to create a successful life.  He says we must live with a foot in two worlds. We must learn to reco...

Discovering Our True Nature

26 May 2022

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In this podcast Eckhart talks about our dependence on people, places, things and concepts as the source of our identity. He says most of us derive a s...

Transcending The Self

19 May 2022

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In this episode, Eckhart reflects on his signature teaching about being aware of the  present moment. He says when we focus on the here and now our s...

Glimpses Of Awareness

12 May 2022

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Eckhart answers questions about our identification with the ego and our thoughts. He says the light of consciousness is relentlessly gobbled up by the...

Growing in Consciousness

05 May 2022

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In this episode, Eckhart talks about expanding our consciousness. He says that we outgrow the limited perception we have of ourselves: a person with a...

Rooted In the Being Dimension

28 Apr 2022

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Eckhart answers questions like… Is it possible to remain in a permanent state of acceptance? And how do we deal with our fears about what others thi...

Discovering Our Deeper Essence

21 Apr 2022

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Eckhart explains why becoming aware of the present moment is synonymous with connecting to the deeper dimension of who we are. He says we go beyond ...

The Future is Just a Thought

14 Apr 2022

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Eckhart talks about our obsession with the future. He says if we’re always living for the future, we never experience the present because the future...

Finding the Essential Self

07 Apr 2022

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Eckhart leads a meditation and then answers questions. He says the Essential Self is not defined by the personality, life circumstances or history. It...

Rising Above Thought

31 Mar 2022

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Eckhart says sometimes in our efforts to become present we fall below thought. It happens when we’re consumed by negativity. He explains often peopl...

Daily Life As Spiritual Practice

24 Mar 2022

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Eckhart talks about the importance of using our daily lives as spiritual practice which he calls presence power. Throughout the day, when we’re not ...

The Spaces Between Thoughts

17 Mar 2022

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Eckhart leads a live meditation on pausing our thoughts without suppressing them. Eckhart says it’s more important to be aware of oneself as presenc...

We Are Designed to Awaken

10 Mar 2022

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Eckhart answers questions on such topics as eliminating depression, dealing with a heavy pain body and why enlightenment seems to be such a rare pheno...

Deepening Presence

03 Mar 2022

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Eckhart answers questions on a wide range of topics like: What’s the function of the ego? How does it feel to be enlightened? And what’s the best ...