I grew up with anxiety but didn't know what it was until I was older. What helped me the most was staying present and recognizing I am anxious right away. I started stepping out and watching my thoughts as Ekhart says here. At first, you won't notice that much difference. But the more you do it, you'll notice that your thoughts won't grip you for as long. I'm at the point now where they only keep me preoccupied for about 30 seconds. Be patient. It takes weeks and months of practice. It won't be overnight, especially if this has been a lifelong habit like it was for me. I wish you all nothing but peace and calm! Don't give up!
Hi Lisa. Very nice words. I had social anxiety issues in my 20's. When I'd leave the situations I'd feel better. Eventually kept exposing myself and got over it. Now in 40's, whether from habitual stress from a struggling business or another reason, I started having anxiety attacks last October. The physical anxiety attacks kind of diminished and for many months I'm having the toughest time with generalized anxiety all the time. It has put me in this weird state of being sensitized to everything. I feel nervous all the time, but it does get worse when having to do social things. I literally have this phobia I'm going crazy, into a state of mild psychosis, even possibly developing schizophrenia. Repeated dictors have squashed this and said its GAD. So if I had to pinpoint, I do have issues as Tolle first implies as to scary thoughts and this fear I have some scarier mental illness. But I also feel fear come out of nowhere. So I guess thats pain body. I've read power of now and been trying to accept everything, to flow through and let things pass. But I constantly feel this sensitized state I feel like I'm on a bad high from drugs but not taking anything. I've tried mindfulness meditation, when I sit with my thoughts I grow more nervous and worry more about mental illness. I don't understand how to accept this, when I constantly feel on edge and nervous. I don't understand how to step out when it's from moment I wake up to almost bed time. I'm still functioning, running a business with employees, marriage, 2 boys, their sports (I help coach), but everything is a struggle..i just want to find peace :(
@@320hp Keep in mind that acceptance doesn't mean you "like" what's happening. You start by becoming aware and accepting that this is what is happening now even though it may not happen forever. It just means you call it out as soon as you notice it and stay with what you're noticing rather than spinning the narrative "I'm going crazy." So the next time you start feeling or worrying that you are going crazy, you say to yourself.... "Here I go again. I'm worrying about going crazy when in reality I'm just a victim of this habitual thinking." It's unlikely I'm going crazy. I'm just caught in this bad habit. It will probably happen again later, but I will remind myself that I am not crazy. So every time that thought comes up you stay present with whatever you're thinking and repeat that reassurance again. The reality is you are not crazy. You are just worried you are. You are just caught in looping thoughts that grip you. Trust me! I know how you feel. I used to worry that I would never stop worrying and end up sick or crazy. Worrying that you are going crazy is a common habit of people with anxiety. I couldn't stop the thoughts either. But I would keep reminding myself that the worries never last and it's the FEELINGS that come after the initial thought are more troublesome than the actual thought itself. How you feel, feeds on more bad thoughts and you are caught in a cycle. The key is stopping the cycle as soon as you notice it by calling it out. It's what you do immediately after you have that recurring thought. Once you get good at catching the initial thought and stopping the looping thought (I'm going crazy), your mind will learn that it can't grip you anymore and you will ignore it and move on. It takes time! Trust me. You can overcome this.
Not sure who needs to hear this, but if things are rough for you right now, hang in there. This storm will pass. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Baby steps, my dear. As long as you don’t quit, you will reach the summit. Remember, baby steps are all it takes. Take a brief moment to rest, refuel, and come back stronger. You can do this. And when you reach the top, you’ll be glad you didn’t stop. Slowly, but surely, you’ll get there. Don’t give up. You can do this. ❤️
This book helped me look at my own issues with more perspective and objectivity. I agree with the author and how there are a lot of self-help books that just tell that “you that you can do it” or “appreciate what you have” so on and so forth. Anyone could write those kinds of books that look all nice and pretty without anything that actually GIVES. But this book actually teaches you step by step what you need to do, especially how to relax your nerves and anxiety levels which was CRUCIAL for me. This is a must-read.
I think it was not even to learn but just to dance in the rain and rest in the sun, but the situation of Earth during these times made it such that we have to relearn to be ourselves now...which is also ok because our soul might have wanted to experience this process.
Hi Hunt. I've had many struggles on and off with anxiety. Unfortunately it's been back about a year now, however unlike when I was around 23-25 (I'm 41 now) when it was social situations, public ie: lines in big stores, church, waiting rooms ie: anywhere feeling trapped), I now feel a constant nervousness all the time and in the background (pain body?). I've read Power of Now and I feel I've relentlessly tried acceptance. Tolle talks about when you literally have had enough suffering, well I feel I'm way past that point.... I've literally broke down many times crying saying I surrender, waving the mental white flag. Yet, no matter what I feel this constant fear, on edge, nervousness from the moment I wake up. Literally I wake up, and stomach starts turning (butterflies, diaharea), and I'm then anxious and on high alert rest of day. I'm keyed up, yet feel tired. I feel strangely extra sensitive to anything and everything. Little to zero tolerance for stressful things, and even things that are normal. Just sending an email, going to the bathroom, eating with family or friends - I feel nervous all the time. Despite all of this, I'm trying to just accept it, to float through the feelings, to allow them to pass. I continue to go to stores, restaurants, my kid's sports events, anything that's normal, and unlike when the issues got better in my 20's with these times, I come out of these things now feeling more nervous, more drained. I do believe Tolle is on to something, but I've been trying acceptance for months and I don't feel any improvement. My mind races constantly, can barely meditate without feeling I' going crazy. Last thing I want to point out, I had a bad trip on weed once when I was maybe 23 or 24. Smoke weed maybe 3 to 4 times ever and this was only time this happened. Horrifying experience, basically became paranoid and freaked out, full blown panic, brain felt like it was melting, literally frying. I couldn't escape it (was in apartment and had to leave my party guests in other room). Lasted an hour, was longest and scariest moment of my life (and I've been through a lot including heart procedure). Anyways, lately my head starts to feel so scared and weird, and because this is much worse then the anxiety I had 15 years ago I now have this fear it's something worse. I literally have fear I'm going to go into state of psychosis, possibly develop schizophrenia. I know this is all probably hard for people to read but everyday these thoughts cross my mind. Keep in my I have an older brother (49) who around 20 was diagnosed with schizophrenia. No matter how many doctors tell me I'm well past the point, and even having a brother, I don't have it and not going into psychosis. But my monkey mind, because I feel so scared and having the brother I think the worst. Sorry this is such a long message but these specific things are consuming me. I wish I could find somebody else on this earth who a) has anxiety disorder b) has an older sibling with major mental illness such as schizophrenia and c) perhaps had a bad trip on drugs once so he knows how scary it feels console me and tell me they got over all this. Acceptance can work for this?? Love from Canada - Mike.
@@robhoffmann3434 mike, i want you to Know, that You're not alone. Dont believe your thougths. Im in the exact situation as you, Tho i might be the 20 y/o you. I believe u can get peace with your mind, and i hope you eventually Will. Stay strong lad. Seek the right Help, talk with your closest friends/family, find the place the gives your head peace. Just promise me you dont believe this is Going to eat u Alive. It feeds the anxiety. I send you the best of my thoughts to you. Stay strong.
Mike Corazza Hi Mike, I feel something like you! On the past Ive had many experiencies with psychedelic drugs (good and bad) and actually I smoke cannabis every day. I feel exactly the same you when awakening in the morning. I dont know why but I feel a lot of fear out of control: it causes me diaharea and panic. It is a nightmare waking up in the morning. After a feel hours I feel better, not in panic anymore. In public situations I feel very confused. Like Ive esquizophrenia, I feel very unconfortable to look into others eyes and the people realize it. Most of people think I have mental issues or think Im “crazy”. I became like this after using psychedelic drugs. The drugs made me awake spiritually but besides that it got me crazy. I cant handle public situations with a lot of people anymore and Im very sad about it. You are not alone, Mike! Sorry for my English. Peace from Brazil
@@Nick199607 Hi Nick. Thanks so much for taking time to reply. I am trying to do all the things you said and will continue to do so. There are many days I feel hopeless, feel it's impossible to get better which puts me in deeper fear and depression. However I will continue to stay strong. Question: are you practicing living in the now? Is it working for you? I feel so weird and uncomfortable at times that even stopping to meditate, focus on my breath etc make me feel even worse. My mind races, worries, ruminates on past events, worry about future events. Every moment it happens I refocus my attention on breath, feeling the sensations in body etc. But regardless, it doesn't seem to be taking the edge off. I almost feel high and it's scary :(
Ive read both the Power of Now and a New Earth. This was during my first year of college. All throughout highschool I couldn't stop thinking and it eventually made me depressed. I wanted so badly to get out of my mind and live. By reading your books and liberating myself through your teachings I was able to be present and appreciate everything around me. Ive started to appreciate everything Ive recieved, I look to nature and the sky and it brings me energy and a sort of happiness Ive never felt before. I never thought that I would get to this point, feeling this happy and grateful for my life. Thank you so much Eckhart. Many blessings to you.
I felt like this a couple years ago. I felt blessed and feeling a deep peace. The life was going and my pain body drained me again. Hope have a peaceful mind again... It hurts a lot
Some Buddhist monks have said depression is a state of mental exhaustion, and only by letting the mind relax by doing nothing, or somehow relaxing the mind, can the energy build up again. 'As long as you deliberately try to stop your thoughts, the thought of trying to stop them wars against the continually arising thoughts themselves, and there's never an end to it. Just don't bother with them, and then there's nothing else they can do but stop. When there's no one there to fight with, things can't help but simply come to an end of themselves.' Bankei
Shanel Luna, God helps those who help themselves. Meditation is the permanent way to a relaxed and stress free life because it reprogrames the mind. Enter "Alternate nostril breathing meditation videos" on Google search and do the simple meditation for 10 -15 minutes if possible twice a day. Also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation.Try not moving too much when doing this meditation. It can also be done sitting on a chair. Best wishes. Do meditation daily to enjoy a relaxed life. Anyway you will loose nothing but gain a lot. . Best wishes--Shyaaam sir --Life Coach.
After having panic attacks in the middle of the night and countless different meds for forty years, maybe I found something I can work with. Thank you.
This was a wonderful talk. I look forward to reading Mr. Tolle's books. Check out Dr. Claire Weekes, too. For me, she feels like a literal Godsend. Though long gone, she was a pioneer in "nervous illness". If you've not heard of her, please check out her recordings and books. This one helped me enormously. th-cam.com/video/MHr4a71XGJE/w-d-xo.html
He would never be part of it, but I understand what you mean. If his teachings could reach individuals in politics, slowly everything would change. They’ll have to be ready for it. Hopefully soon. ♥️
@@geraltvonriva9873 Clearly you have a fixation on money and are projecting it on to him. Envy and resentment , I suspect, are behind it. Try some self reflection.
Eckhart Tolle has inspired me to begin reaching out to the public. I read The Power of Now at a pivotal moment in my life and it completely shifted my perspective in ways I cannot even describe in words. Thank you!
@@geraltvonriva9873 Benjamin, you may try to learn how to love yourself. It seems like you have the will to change since you're here and watch Eckhart's videos. This takes time and practice. It's like you've never run in your life but want to run a marathon. First it'll seem absolutely impossible. As you learn about the preparation required to run a marathon, you still probably won't trust you can do it, but you'll rely on these sources and start practicing. This might be painful. You may stumble and have to come back on your feet. But as you continue, hope will start arising. Months will pass, and then you'll develop confidence you can do it. It doesn't really matter if at the end you will or will not run a marathon. What matters is the path that will get you there. It's the same here for you. You probably feel lost and that's ok. You are a human being and as such, you are perfect. Everything you are experiencing is perfectly normal. You are human. If i take what you say here, it's a mix of facts and thoughts. You have no money may be a fact or a thought. It's all relative depending on what your reference is. But let's assume it's a fact. If you never had any girlfriend, that's a fact. No job, no friend, no social contact, these can be facts, although I'd argue you are here on TH-cam interacting with people. This is a social contact, even if I'm assuming you'd rather have actual ones instead of virtual. Now, saying you are an introvert, not good looking and that it's not very easy on this world for you at the moment are all thoughts. This is where you can start acting, with a lot of benevolence. Again, it's ok and human to have these thoughts, but I'm just saying these are not facts in the sense that you may consider them as facts, but an external observer may not agree with you, as I am for instance. Make space for these thoughts. Don't necessarily fight them. Try to identify where these thoughts are coming from, what generate them, what forms/sensations they take when you experience them. Meditation could potentially be a great exercise to help with this. The idea here is to become an observer of your thoughts, not an actor. Again, that may take time, so I would recommend to focus on being benevolent with yourself. You are not your thoughts. Believe in yourself. You can do it. You have the resources for. You just need to unlock them.
I've lived with an anxiety disorder, PTSD and panic attacks for most of my life. I truly believed there was no hope for me and that I'd be fearful and miserable forever. I discovered Eckhart Tolle about a year ago and nothing has been the same since. He changed my entire perspective and truly changed my life for the better. Thank you thank you thank you!!
I've had a constant headache for the past 4 years. I've felt so tense in that time. I've had massages, meds, remedies you name it. After watching this video, for the first time in that period I've felt a genuine release of tension in my body. Please let this be the beginning of the rest of my life. Thanks immensely Eckhart Tolle
It sounds like something is hidden and wants to tell you something. I would suggest you try body (psycho) therapie and/ or trauma therapie methods (not the hard one like EMDR), because they work a lot with the body. This helped me so much after 20 years of just normal therapie. Good luck.
I have survived 2 cardiac arrests now and near death experiences(I have a structural heart defect). Eckhart and The Power Of Now have helped me immensely. The Power of Now should be taught in every high school around the world, as well as dis-identifying from the ego. Within 2 generations, humanity would be very different, ie compassionate, kind, centred, loving instead of the dysfunctional madness we are now.
I am not one to comment on such videos..i have never heard of this man in my life n his video just popped up in my suggestions..i decided to give it a shot as I "was in a desperate state to get through my anxiety n fear today"..after listening to every word he said,my whole energy has changed,his words literally worked like magic..i am so thankful,am in tears right now you have changed my entire life..❤❤❤😢😢😢
He's so cute and lovely❤️ Sometimes I just wanna hug him and thank him for helping us SO MUCH finding our true selfes🌈 Infinite love may bless all of you!❤️
Everything Eckhart says makes total sense and it is almost like it’s knowledge I already have but just forget momentarily. He is such a gift to humanity.
Once I grabbed one of your books and I didn't even know why and brought it home. When my son was reading it and thanked me I didn't understand why either. The change I saw in him and his anxiety made me realize that nothing happens by chance. I'm forever greatful to you. 🙏
@@Lindsweightloss sit quietly notice the flow of mind notice thoughts lead from one to another in a constant flow and cant be stopped then take deep breath or 2 notice then the thoughts gone but soon return they are automatic yes they are stress the whole chemistry of the body is fear and stress stop a moment observe thought itself see how its a tightening sensation inside the brain itself relax that sensation by breathing and simple noticing in time thinking will relax and be controllable by breathing but as for fear itself thats what the entire worlds religious history is about take care
I cry every night and feel so lonely even though i surrounded with many people in my life. But now, slowly, i come to realize that the more i think about my fear, the more i waste my time and forget to living in the "now" . I pray everytime anxiety attacks me and sometimes while praying, i didn't even realized that the tears flows down to my face. God's word is very healing and soothing and it calms your anxiety. I read spiritual, inspirational and motivational books. I now realized that there is more to life than spending my time on fears. I am now tuning myself to discover my purpose in life, notice the people who are there in my life (family and true friends) and spend time with them, love them and be kind with them and share your journey with them. Avoid spending time with toxic people or people who cause you pain and suffering.
WHY IS MANKIND, you and me as we are? Without covering it up with all kinds of lies and excuses which do not satisfy the soul, that by the touch and grace of our Maker seek's light in the darkness. please take one hour of your precious time for the straight up Truth that will bring Light in the darkness I know this from my own experience check out (What happened with us) on my channel.
Eckhart, I totally identify with the fear you had for years and the way you described it. I start thinking about my death and diseases that will not happen and the fear just overcomes me and I literally start screaming gradually like you explained. Sometimes I have so much fear that I think I will lose my mind. Then, all of the sudden I just look back to my happy memories or go outside to catch some fresh air only to see a butterfly or a pretty bird and realize how beautiful life is. I need to be able to harness the power of now, the power of being present. The more I listen to you, the more I understand my thoughts. The key is to tackle the worrying and excessive thinking. Thank you for this channel that you gives us. Thank you, thank you.
May I add, the key isn't to "tackle" the thinking and worrying. It's not modified thinking that brings freedom, its the rising above, the transcending of it, that brings the peace. thoughts happen. That's a fact. Just see them as passing phenomenon in your awareness. Don't try. Allow the thoughts to come and go, you be that which knows the thoughts and worries are happening. Much peace to you.
I have this at night due to overthinking. I tell myself these are/were old mechsnisms of fear probably from childhood that were useful at the time (survival) that my brain still uses as it clings to fear. This started as my life drastically changes so I had to face uncertainty. It's tough but after they pass you feel so happy that you're present. Simply that. Amazing. Thank you Eckart this video is extremely helpful.❤
As a fellow anxiety disorder sufferer I have been through the depths of hell and back. Found Tolle's books, teachings etc in the past couple years and it has changed my life. Have devoted my life to learning mindfulness and meditation, to the point it inspired us to start our channel. To those reading this you are loved, you are safe and you will be ok. With love, Michael from Meditation Inspiration
I just stumbled on your video by “chance” at just the right time! My husband has Alzheimer’s disease and I wake up every morning to a sense of “doom” anxiety and fear of what the future will bring. I have developed a-fib and heart issues as a result of constant anxiety. It has become a habit. I realize that most of what I fear will probably never come to pass yet I cannot stop. I thank you for putting it all in perspective for me. I followed you on all your appearances on Oprah, read three of your books, and tried to live in the “present” but lost the message somewhere along the way. I must hit the “reset” button and realize what a waste of my life I am giving away to fear. I love you and your message. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Marijane I’m a far cry from Eckart, Marijane, but I want you to know that I read your comment. We are in collective empathy and love for you. You are going through such a difficult time, and the burden of life is heavy. I can’t imagine how it would feel to lose your partner to Alzheimer’s. You have not lost your way. Eckhart’s teachings are part of your spiritual dna now, and you are tapping into unreal power. I’ll join with you the best I can to keep pinching myself and “waking up” out of the dream state. I’m taking a deep breath right now, gazing around the room, and feeling the presence of my body. Hang in there sister! We love you! =)
I am trying to deal with severe anxiety for several years and this pandemia doesnt help at all :) I was sitting in bed with short breaths and intense tension in my body, having fearful thoughts about my loved one might have a serious illness. During this video I even giggled and became able to take few magical breaths which was a real game changer. Even our lousy curtain looks much better now. THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!
Eckhart Tolle is a precious gift to the world. I had the privilege of listening to him a few years ago in Salzburg. What an intelligent, dignified, spiritual, humble and inspirational gentleman he is!
Thank you. It’s strange isn’t it, the mind try’s to keep the secrets of our heart from us, to keep us a prisoner when we’ve come fully loaded with everything we need to be happy and content. I was watching a robin a few days ago and he/she was singing in the tree it was so beautiful, I really appreciated it. So much treasure surrounds us.
"The Power of Now" was the first book that clarified so many things for me. It was beautifully written. You could tell it came from someone who truly knew. I have to give credit to Eckhart, Sadhguru and others for answering the same questions over and over again for so many years on stage. Does nobody want to realize these things for themselves now? How many ways can he say IT!
He is amazing. Iv been dealing with anxiety attacks over the last 4 days over my 3 year olds health! Creating different outcomes for her future! It’s consumed my mind so much that I can’t focus on anything else. After watching this I feel a small amount of relief for the first time in days! Thankyou 🙏
@@k8niedzialek our children are the only humans we love unconditionally in this entire world! Just the thought of anything happening to them is debilitating! My daughter has a huge swollen lymph node on her neck! Having a biopsy this month! That’s what’s triggered my anxiety! Although her bloods all came back normal, her scans and xrays all ok! It’s still the ‘ what if’ in the back of my mind! It’s been there 3 months now so a bit of a worry. This has probably triggered your anxiety 🤦🏽♀️ but we have to think, we made it to adulthood, along with many others! Keep listening to his teachings, they help 💓
I am sooo grateful that I found Eckhart (or he found me)) in the right time.. My outlook and everything has changed a lot since I read his first book. Thank you for being here with us.. Love and peace to everyone))
Listening to Mr. Tolle speak is pure ASMR. He could record tracks of him reading his old grocery lists and sell them as ASMR Anxiety Self-Help CD's. The calmness in his voice and body language is just another testament to the effect of his teachings and the philosophy he shares with others. Thank you, Sir.
This man is so dear - just a gift in the world. I wish I had a friend like him. He lives the example of how we can move from darkness and despair into light. I have so much respect for him and his wife.
Eckhart Tolle your book of A new earth has changed my life totally. I sometimes think if it were not there i would be stil in anxiety depression. You couldn't imagine how much God is happy with you bcx You give peace to my heart ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I love you You also inspired me to do something that would help others instead of living a common life. I'm peaceful with the present moment I read your book two times. Again thanks from my heart please read my comment thank you thank you for writing such a wonderful book ❤️💗💗
I’ve had terrible anxiety and fear for years. Working from home has caused it to increase a lot. If I get out of my head and focus on something or someone else, I feel it subside. Being around my friends helps stop it too. It’s a terrible affliction to have. 😢
Anxiety really lost its grip on my life when I learned about acceptance. Acceptance changed how my mind saw anxiety. I was no longer in a back and forth battle to become present. When the mind understands what anxiety is, you no longer feel a need to run in fear from it. You can enter the present moment more fully, because you are no longer doing it as an escape.
How do you accept anxiety? It's so very uncomfortable and alarming to me I find it a struggle to accept it. What is anxiety? Please let me know I need help.
And I'm back - and again feel much better after listening!... I see my comment below from 3 years ago and now I'm wondering what was I worried about 3 years ago! Which also makes me feel better!
Whenever I am having panic attack or anxiety Immediately I come here and listen this lecture actually He is absolutely correct .These thoughts are creating anxiety in our mind and it creates physical problems 😒 such as heart palpitations
I used to suffer from debilitating anxiety. It was terrible. Gradually, through constant introspection, I gained some clarity. When the anxiety would strike, I would immediately come to the present, take a few deep slow breaths to stop my panting and look around for the tiger, the lion or the mad killer who caused this fear in me. There was no perceptible danger. I came to see that the fear came from a part of my mind. I would then say aloud a few times, "I am not my thoughts, I am much more than mere thoughts." I gazed internally at my fear and smiled as it evaporated. It came back many, many times and each time I performed my ritual and each time the fear grew weaker and weaker and my power grew stronger.
I came back to Eckart Tolle after, I think, more than ten years since read his Power of Now. This covid19 has really triggered this excessive thinking that just resulted to anxieties, fear, anger, frustrations. Again, thank you very much and I thank God for your presence in the world.
This video made me fall asleep when I didn't thought possible, cause of my high anxiety. Just listened to him and I got it. Thank you, sir ! You are a wonderful being and a gift for those willing to listen!
perfect timing i was in the middle of a panic attack ... i have horrible fear from life events. My mind is creating the fearful thoughts but nothing is happening in the present. So profound!
I have found Sydney Banks and after listening to his videos I suddenly understand "everything" Ekchart Tolle says. While before I really didn't get him, I just loved to listen.. I would recommend Sydney Banks either way 💕 He and Eckhart would be soulmates I believe
4:17 Dis identify from the situation by saying yourself that situation is not real as these are thoughts Step out from them if you can When you can step out, take a breath, be present Becoming Present and taking a breath is Awakening !!!!!
I had such a terrible week, my cat is very ill and I spent all week at the vet trying to keep her alive. I couldn't eat or sleep for days and was constantly filled with anxiety and stress. Normally I can switch the frequency from anxiety to presence but not this week, the anxiety and fear for my cats life was too powerful and took me over completely and I'm so exhausted, but I'm glad I have a little break from it by watching this video.
Years ago I figured out that my thinking was the sorurce of my suffering, I created a Facebook page which I named it "I Don't think, therfore, I exist". At that time, I was not sure that stop thinking was the right thing to do, I thought it was just like taking drugs to help temporarly in forgetting bad memories. I thought that I should not try stop thinking all the time. But, after listening to your videos recently, I started again trying to stop thinking, so I can enjoy my life. Thank you so much . God bless you
I think I am going to try no thinking so much. I live in anxiety, fear and depression then i drink to relieve it. I think i just quit thinking. Just go to work and save money, then get out of my head. I try to hard
I am so grateful for your teaching Eckhart. I am in the grip of anxiety so much. Because of your teaching I am becoming aware of the present moment where there is no fear. Thank you for sharing these videos. They are changing my life.
Hello Eckart, I absolutely. Love your teachings but I deal with severe Depression/anxiety daily with huge success. It is a Spirit Attachment which is so easily released. Please go to Instagram on rosemarie_schmidtke.
I am à medical doctor and i think it’s the best course about anxiety i have ever listened ! It is a major subject who touch about 20% of the population Think you so much Eckhart ! Sorry for m’y bad english
"Eckhart, you're such a relaxed guy. Look at all these people with anxiety disorders. Just show them how chill you are and they will follow you to the end of the earth!" ~ Tolle's moment of awakening (1979)
Eckhart, first, I thank you. Second, my physical handicap prevents me from fully experiencing my reality and that drives the anxiety. Only not thinking about it ... Keeps me okay for a while. And I understand frequency, thank you again. Bless you, my friend.
I grew up with anxiety but didn't know what it was until I was older. What helped me the most was staying present and recognizing I am anxious right away. I started stepping out and watching my thoughts as Ekhart says here. At first, you won't notice that much difference. But the more you do it, you'll notice that your thoughts won't grip you for as long. I'm at the point now where they only keep me preoccupied for about 30 seconds. Be patient. It takes weeks and months of practice. It won't be overnight, especially if this has been a lifelong habit like it was for me. I wish you all nothing but peace and calm! Don't give up!
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Hi Lisa. Very nice words. I had social anxiety issues in my 20's. When I'd leave the situations I'd feel better. Eventually kept exposing myself and got over it. Now in 40's, whether from habitual stress from a struggling business or another reason, I started having anxiety attacks last October. The physical anxiety attacks kind of diminished and for many months I'm having the toughest time with generalized anxiety all the time. It has put me in this weird state of being sensitized to everything. I feel nervous all the time, but it does get worse when having to do social things. I literally have this phobia I'm going crazy, into a state of mild psychosis, even possibly developing schizophrenia. Repeated dictors have squashed this and said its GAD. So if I had to pinpoint, I do have issues as Tolle first implies as to scary thoughts and this fear I have some scarier mental illness. But I also feel fear come out of nowhere. So I guess thats pain body. I've read power of now and been trying to accept everything, to flow through and let things pass. But I constantly feel this sensitized state I feel like I'm on a bad high from drugs but not taking anything. I've tried mindfulness meditation, when I sit with my thoughts I grow more nervous and worry more about mental illness. I don't understand how to accept this, when I constantly feel on edge and nervous. I don't understand how to step out when it's from moment I wake up to almost bed time. I'm still functioning, running a business with employees, marriage, 2 boys, their sports (I help coach), but everything is a struggle..i just want to find peace :(
320hp look into toxicity. Josh Macin’s story. There’s more to it than just your mind.
@@320hp Keep in mind that acceptance doesn't mean you "like" what's happening. You start by becoming aware and accepting that this is what is happening now even though it may not happen forever. It just means you call it out as soon as you notice it and stay with what you're noticing rather than spinning the narrative "I'm going crazy." So the next time you start feeling or worrying that you are going crazy, you say to yourself.... "Here I go again. I'm worrying about going crazy when in reality I'm just a victim of this habitual thinking." It's unlikely I'm going crazy. I'm just caught in this bad habit. It will probably happen again later, but I will remind myself that I am not crazy. So every time that thought comes up you stay present with whatever you're thinking and repeat that reassurance again. The reality is you are not crazy. You are just worried you are. You are just caught in looping thoughts that grip you. Trust me! I know how you feel. I used to worry that I would never stop worrying and end up sick or crazy. Worrying that you are going crazy is a common habit of people with anxiety. I couldn't stop the thoughts either. But I would keep reminding myself that the worries never last and it's the FEELINGS that come after the initial thought are more troublesome than the actual thought itself. How you feel, feeds on more bad thoughts and you are caught in a cycle. The key is stopping the cycle as soon as you notice it by calling it out. It's what you do immediately after you have that recurring thought. Once you get good at catching the initial thought and stopping the looping thought (I'm going crazy), your mind will learn that it can't grip you anymore and you will ignore it and move on. It takes time! Trust me. You can overcome this.
Echhart has changed my life.
I love how he says that the actual situation would be easier to manage than the imaginary situation we make in our minds! He is so right.
correct
Not sure who needs to hear this, but if things are rough for you right now, hang in there. This storm will pass. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Baby steps, my dear. As long as you don’t quit, you will reach the summit. Remember, baby steps are all it takes. Take a brief moment to rest, refuel, and come back stronger. You can do this. And when you reach the top, you’ll be glad you didn’t stop. Slowly, but surely, you’ll get there. Don’t give up. You can do this. ❤️
Thank you
Thanks! I needed to read this!! 🙏
Thankyou.
not me crying 😭❤️ thank you
Thank you so much! ❤
When I feel an anxiety attack creeping up I listen to Eckhart Tolle and I feel better. Best anti anxiety med on the market. 🙌❤🌻
Very true. I also love watching GRIT&INTEGRITY TH-cam channel. It's creative and super inspiring
I do the same
Same!!
Anxiety worriers plz search for ' wonderbro ' on TH-cam.
He really helped me .plzz go and watch him ,u will never regret.. much love
Beats meditating!
Life’s not about waiting for the storms to pass... it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
Tera Mangala Meditation Music wow 😮 גדול!!!
Tera Mangala Meditation Music 💙
This book helped me look at my own issues with more perspective and objectivity. I agree with the author and how there are a lot of self-help books that just tell that “you that you can do it” or “appreciate what you have” so on and so forth. Anyone could write those kinds of books that look all nice and pretty without anything that actually GIVES. But this book actually teaches you step by step what you need to do, especially how to relax your nerves and anxiety levels which was CRUCIAL for me. This is a must-read.
I like that image and outlook. 🌸💙
I think it was not even to learn but just to dance in the rain and rest in the sun, but the situation of Earth during these times made it such that we have to relearn to be ourselves now...which is also ok because our soul might have wanted to experience this process.
“The threatening presence is your thoughts.” Thank you ☺️
Worrying is like paying interest on a loan that you haven't taken out.
That is an incredible analogy.
Spot on.
WishYouWereHere
Then you take the loan out, and lose your house.
Great analogy, very true!
Interesting...
This is the ONE anxiety talk I've listened to that has ever actually helped me.
Just wanted to say Love the name haha clever
Bitte
This man and his teachings are such a gift to the world.
Yes I agree
Amen.
Life saving
Worrying is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do, but it never gets you anywhere!
So true! I need to remember that thank you!
I read that in a half Roche joke book years ago, very good and true
Anyone who has ever dealt with anxiety will see immediately that he knows what he's talking about.
No doubt! His teachings have opened my eyes.
Hi Hunt. I've had many struggles on and off with anxiety. Unfortunately it's been back about a year now, however unlike when I was around 23-25 (I'm 41 now) when it was social situations, public ie: lines in big stores, church, waiting rooms ie: anywhere feeling trapped), I now feel a constant nervousness all the time and in the background (pain body?). I've read Power of Now and I feel I've relentlessly tried acceptance. Tolle talks about when you literally have had enough suffering, well I feel I'm way past that point.... I've literally broke down many times crying saying I surrender, waving the mental white flag. Yet, no matter what I feel this constant fear, on edge, nervousness from the moment I wake up. Literally I wake up, and stomach starts turning (butterflies, diaharea), and I'm then anxious and on high alert rest of day. I'm keyed up, yet feel tired. I feel strangely extra sensitive to anything and everything. Little to zero tolerance for stressful things, and even things that are normal. Just sending an email, going to the bathroom, eating with family or friends - I feel nervous all the time. Despite all of this, I'm trying to just accept it, to float through the feelings, to allow them to pass. I continue to go to stores, restaurants, my kid's sports events, anything that's normal, and unlike when the issues got better in my 20's with these times, I come out of these things now feeling more nervous, more drained. I do believe Tolle is on to something, but I've been trying acceptance for months and I don't feel any improvement. My mind races constantly, can barely meditate without feeling I' going crazy. Last thing I want to point out, I had a bad trip on weed once when I was maybe 23 or 24. Smoke weed maybe 3 to 4 times ever and this was only time this happened. Horrifying experience, basically became paranoid and freaked out, full blown panic, brain felt like it was melting, literally frying. I couldn't escape it (was in apartment and had to leave my party guests in other room). Lasted an hour, was longest and scariest moment of my life (and I've been through a lot including heart procedure). Anyways, lately my head starts to feel so scared and weird, and because this is much worse then the anxiety I had 15 years ago I now have this fear it's something worse. I literally have fear I'm going to go into state of psychosis, possibly develop schizophrenia. I know this is all probably hard for people to read but everyday these thoughts cross my mind. Keep in my I have an older brother (49) who around 20 was diagnosed with schizophrenia. No matter how many doctors tell me I'm well past the point, and even having a brother, I don't have it and not going into psychosis. But my monkey mind, because I feel so scared and having the brother I think the worst. Sorry this is such a long message but these specific things are consuming me. I wish I could find somebody else on this earth who a) has anxiety disorder b) has an older sibling with major mental illness such as schizophrenia and c) perhaps had a bad trip on drugs once so he knows how scary it feels console me and tell me they got over all this. Acceptance can work for this?? Love from Canada - Mike.
@@robhoffmann3434 mike, i want you to Know, that You're not alone. Dont believe your thougths. Im in the exact situation as you, Tho i might be the 20 y/o you.
I believe u can get peace with your mind, and i hope you eventually Will.
Stay strong lad. Seek the right Help, talk with your closest friends/family, find the place the gives your head peace.
Just promise me you dont believe this is Going to eat u Alive. It feeds the anxiety.
I send you the best of my thoughts to you. Stay strong.
Mike Corazza
Hi Mike, I feel something like you! On the past Ive had many experiencies with psychedelic drugs (good and bad) and actually I smoke cannabis every day. I feel exactly the same you when awakening in the morning. I dont know why but I feel a lot of fear out of control: it causes me diaharea and panic. It is a nightmare waking up in the morning. After a feel hours I feel better, not in panic anymore. In public situations I feel very confused. Like Ive esquizophrenia, I feel very unconfortable to look into others eyes and the people realize it. Most of people think I have mental issues or think Im “crazy”. I became like this after using psychedelic drugs. The drugs made me awake spiritually but besides that it got me crazy. I cant handle public situations with a lot of people anymore and Im very sad about it. You are not alone, Mike! Sorry for my English. Peace from Brazil
@@Nick199607 Hi Nick. Thanks so much for taking time to reply. I am trying to do all the things you said and will continue to do so. There are many days I feel hopeless, feel it's impossible to get better which puts me in deeper fear and depression. However I will continue to stay strong. Question: are you practicing living in the now? Is it working for you? I feel so weird and uncomfortable at times that even stopping to meditate, focus on my breath etc make me feel even worse. My mind races, worries, ruminates on past events, worry about future events. Every moment it happens I refocus my attention on breath, feeling the sensations in body etc. But regardless, it doesn't seem to be taking the edge off. I almost feel high and it's scary :(
Whenever I see Eckhart, i feel a calmness automatically however tense I maybe
it's true! just listening to him - even if I don't understand what he's saying...it's calming
Agreed...he's so present and calm.
He is incredible espontaneous
Is the frequency !
Listening to him is like meditation
Ive read both the Power of Now and a New Earth. This was during my first year of college. All throughout highschool I couldn't stop thinking and it eventually made me depressed. I wanted so badly to get out of my mind and live. By reading your books and liberating myself through your teachings I was able to be present and appreciate everything around me. Ive started to appreciate everything Ive recieved, I look to nature and the sky and it brings me energy and a sort of happiness Ive never felt before. I never thought that I would get to this point, feeling this happy and grateful for my life. Thank you so much Eckhart. Many blessings to you.
Im with you in this , it is very profound the perception change that has taken place in me.
I felt like this a couple years ago. I felt blessed and feeling a deep peace. The life was going and my pain body drained me again. Hope have a peaceful mind again... It hurts a lot
Some Buddhist monks have said depression is a state of mental exhaustion, and only by letting the mind relax by doing nothing, or somehow relaxing the mind, can the energy build up again.
'As long as you deliberately try to stop your thoughts, the thought of trying to stop them wars against the continually arising thoughts themselves, and there's never an end to it. Just don't bother with them, and then there's nothing else they can do but stop. When there's no one there to fight with, things can't help but simply come to an end of themselves.' Bankei
Im happy that you are out of it
Shanel Luna, God helps those who help themselves. Meditation is the permanent way to a relaxed and stress free life because it reprogrames the mind. Enter "Alternate nostril breathing meditation videos" on Google search and do the simple meditation for 10 -15 minutes if possible twice a day. Also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation.Try not moving too much when doing this meditation. It can also be done sitting on a chair. Best wishes. Do meditation daily to enjoy a relaxed life. Anyway you will loose nothing but gain a lot. . Best wishes--Shyaaam sir --Life Coach.
After having panic attacks in the middle of the night and countless different meds for forty years, maybe I found something I can work with. Thank you.
This was a wonderful talk. I look forward to reading Mr. Tolle's books. Check out Dr. Claire Weekes, too. For me, she feels like a literal Godsend. Though long gone, she was a pioneer in "nervous illness". If you've not heard of her, please check out her recordings and books. This one helped me enormously. th-cam.com/video/MHr4a71XGJE/w-d-xo.html
I second Bama Belle
Hi! Hope you are doing good. How is it working for you?
Good luck mate, hope it's helped.
I am rooting for you!
Your book changed my life.. Thank you from my soul.
mine too x
Monique Dawson 😊✨
What's the book called please?
People like Eckhart should have more input in high level decision making for governments
People like Eckhart wouldn't run for office because they don't seek power.
@@madeleinestar-child92 which is why the cycle continous.
He would never be part of it, but I understand what you mean. If his teachings could reach individuals in politics, slowly everything would change. They’ll have to be ready for it. Hopefully soon. ♥️
Exactly!
Amen
May the divine bless you all on this journey of life
Thank you! You too! Sending love to you from Arizona 💕
Thank you, and same goes to you ! ☺️
🙏🏻
Thank you. Hope all is well with you too! ❤
Thank you
I really do appreciate you, sir. More than you’ll ever know. Just wanted to let you know.
@@geraltvonriva9873 Clearly you have a fixation on money and are projecting it on to him. Envy and resentment , I suspect, are behind it. Try some self reflection.
Eckhart Tolle has inspired me to begin reaching out to the public. I read The Power of Now at a pivotal moment in my life and it completely shifted my perspective in ways I cannot even describe in words. Thank you!
All these poor folks be hatin. Don’t hate - participate. Instead of whining about others having money, start creating value - and money will come.
@@geraltvonriva9873 Benjamin, you may try to learn how to love yourself. It seems like you have the will to change since you're here and watch Eckhart's videos. This takes time and practice. It's like you've never run in your life but want to run a marathon. First it'll seem absolutely impossible. As you learn about the preparation required to run a marathon, you still probably won't trust you can do it, but you'll rely on these sources and start practicing. This might be painful. You may stumble and have to come back on your feet. But as you continue, hope will start arising. Months will pass, and then you'll develop confidence you can do it. It doesn't really matter if at the end you will or will not run a marathon. What matters is the path that will get you there. It's the same here for you. You probably feel lost and that's ok. You are a human being and as such, you are perfect. Everything you are experiencing is perfectly normal. You are human.
If i take what you say here, it's a mix of facts and thoughts. You have no money may be a fact or a thought. It's all relative depending on what your reference is. But let's assume it's a fact. If you never had any girlfriend, that's a fact. No job, no friend, no social contact, these can be facts, although I'd argue you are here on TH-cam interacting with people. This is a social contact, even if I'm assuming you'd rather have actual ones instead of virtual. Now, saying you are an introvert, not good looking and that it's not very easy on this world for you at the moment are all thoughts. This is where you can start acting, with a lot of benevolence. Again, it's ok and human to have these thoughts, but I'm just saying these are not facts in the sense that you may consider them as facts, but an external observer may not agree with you, as I am for instance. Make space for these thoughts. Don't necessarily fight them. Try to identify where these thoughts are coming from, what generate them, what forms/sensations they take when you experience them. Meditation could potentially be a great exercise to help with this. The idea here is to become an observer of your thoughts, not an actor. Again, that may take time, so I would recommend to focus on being benevolent with yourself. You are not your thoughts.
Believe in yourself. You can do it. You have the resources for. You just need to unlock them.
I've lived with an anxiety disorder, PTSD and panic attacks for most of my life. I truly believed there was no hope for me and that I'd be fearful and miserable forever. I discovered Eckhart Tolle about a year ago and nothing has been the same since. He changed my entire perspective and truly changed my life for the better. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Hello 👋 Annie . I'm having social anxiety ,not able to do even simple things also.I don't know why . I don't know what to do.
You don't know how many times you have brought me me back to now.
@@Justbeoktoday Thank you for the response. I AM , day by day, I AM.
I've had a constant headache for the past 4 years. I've felt so tense in that time. I've had massages, meds, remedies you name it. After watching this video, for the first time in that period I've felt a genuine release of tension in my body. Please let this be the beginning of the rest of my life.
Thanks immensely Eckhart Tolle
Best wishes to you! I hope you are doing well.
It sounds like something is hidden and wants to tell you something. I would suggest you try body (psycho) therapie and/ or trauma therapie methods (not the hard one like EMDR), because they work a lot with the body. This helped me so much after 20 years of just normal therapie. Good luck.
I'm happy for you! Continued Peace of mind to you!
You are an angel in a human body. 💫
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@Ann That's your opinion. I'm entitled to my own.
@Ann people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw rocks, sounds like quantum physics is awakened you should join him/her.
I have been a Tolle-Head for 12 years now. Just wanted thank you for taking my mind from doubt and fear, to a mind of peace and presence.
Eckhart is such gift to us all . I think there’s something about his demeanor and his voice that keeps me listening. I believe it’s a lack of ego .
As a result of past traumas, anxiety became part of my life along with panic attacks. Thank you so much for this.
I have survived 2 cardiac arrests now and near death experiences(I have a structural heart defect). Eckhart and The Power Of Now have helped me immensely. The Power of Now should be taught in every high school around the world, as well as dis-identifying from the ego. Within 2 generations, humanity would be very different, ie compassionate, kind, centred, loving instead of the dysfunctional madness we are now.
I am not one to comment on such videos..i have never heard of this man in my life n his video just popped up in my suggestions..i decided to give it a shot as I "was in a desperate state to get through my anxiety n fear today"..after listening to every word he said,my whole energy has changed,his words literally worked like magic..i am so thankful,am in tears right now you have changed my entire life..❤❤❤😢😢😢
What you said is very beutiful, i am happy of reading your comentary 🙂
He's so cute and lovely❤️ Sometimes I just wanna hug him and thank him for helping us SO MUCH finding our true selfes🌈 Infinite love may bless all of you!❤️
You are cute too 😊
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I completely agree...I think if I ever met him I would just burst into tears..such a lovely gentle person xx
Everything Eckhart says makes total sense and it is almost like it’s knowledge I already have but just forget momentarily. He is such a gift to humanity.
Once I grabbed one of your books and I didn't even know why and brought it home. When my son was reading it and thanked me I didn't understand why either. The change I saw in him and his anxiety made me realize that nothing happens by chance. I'm forever greatful to you. 🙏
Beautiful xx
Listening to Eckhart Tolle is by itself a detoxing all psychological and physically exhausted ailments.
He is such a blessing to listen to. I need him
as my personal therapist 😊
@@michaelsilverfoote6272 facts. His books to
Eckhart has pretty unique sense of humor lol
Life Progress - ideas for a better life TV I agree. He’s hilarious. And the power of now...changed my life.
From the bench tae the BAR then over the wall with two he elfs attached to his taes.
Yep, he is Donald pleasance twin, remarkable...!
Yes, wonderful humour!
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The last part about frequency literally gave me chills!! Bless Eckhart Tolle and all who read this comment 🙏
Much blessings to you as well.
Yes his frequency statements are very insightful.! That
can be a whole area of studies unto itself.
Peace2u.!
Only when we stop living in the future we will be able to break free from anxiety and fear )
We need to learn to be in this present moment )
Totally true! The present is the only moment we can find true peace 🙏🏻
@@Lindsweightloss yet in trying this the whole time it can be seen this underlying subtle stress
@@joemctaggart3920 focusing on the present is definitely not easy, especially when the mind is constantly trying to find ways to stress us out.
@@Lindsweightloss sit quietly notice the flow of mind notice thoughts lead from one to another in a constant flow and cant be stopped then take deep breath or 2 notice then the thoughts gone but soon return they are automatic yes they are stress the whole chemistry of the body is fear and stress stop a moment observe thought itself see how its a tightening sensation inside the brain itself relax that sensation by breathing and simple noticing in time thinking will relax and be controllable by breathing but as for fear itself thats what the entire worlds religious history is about take care
This is so very true but therein lies the struggle...
I cry every night and feel so lonely even though i surrounded with many people in my life. But now, slowly, i come to realize that the more i think about my fear, the more i waste my time and forget to living in the "now" . I pray everytime anxiety attacks me and sometimes while praying, i didn't even realized that the tears flows down to my face. God's word is very healing and soothing and it calms your anxiety. I read spiritual, inspirational and motivational books. I now realized that there is more to life than spending my time on fears. I am now tuning myself to discover my purpose in life, notice the people who are there in my life (family and true friends) and spend time with them, love them and be kind with them and share your journey with them. Avoid spending time with toxic people or people who cause you pain and suffering.
This will turn around, you are life itself, not merely a "poor little person" like we all think ourselves to be.
You got this
WHY IS MANKIND, you and me as we are? Without covering it up with all kinds of lies and excuses which do not satisfy the soul, that by the touch and grace of our Maker seek's light in the darkness. please take one hour of your precious time for the straight up Truth that will bring Light in the darkness I know this from my own experience check out (What happened with us) on my channel.
He is the Gift for humanity
Eckhart, I totally identify with the fear you had for years and the way you described it. I start thinking about my death and diseases that will not happen and the fear just overcomes me and I literally start screaming gradually like you explained. Sometimes I have so much fear that I think I will lose my mind. Then, all of the sudden I just look back to my happy memories or go outside to catch some fresh air only to see a butterfly or a pretty bird and realize how beautiful life is. I need to be able to harness the power of now, the power of being present. The more I listen to you, the more I understand my thoughts. The key is to tackle the worrying and excessive thinking. Thank you for this channel that you gives us. Thank you, thank you.
May I add, the key isn't to "tackle" the thinking and worrying. It's not modified thinking that brings freedom, its the rising above, the transcending of it, that brings the peace. thoughts happen. That's a fact. Just see them as passing phenomenon in your awareness. Don't try. Allow the thoughts to come and go, you be that which knows the thoughts and worries are happening. Much peace to you.
Paul G. Thanks for that! Much peace to you and your family too.
Same happens with me… identifying with fear and fearful thoughts-----
When I get anxiety, I just tell myself that my brain is just playing tricks on me. Then I forget. Works for me.
I have this at night due to overthinking. I tell myself these are/were old mechsnisms of fear probably from childhood that were useful at the time (survival) that my brain still uses as it clings to fear. This started as my life drastically changes so I had to face uncertainty. It's tough but after they pass you feel so happy that you're present. Simply that. Amazing. Thank you Eckart this video is extremely helpful.❤
As a fellow anxiety disorder sufferer I have been through the depths of hell and back. Found Tolle's books, teachings etc in the past couple years and it has changed my life. Have devoted my life to learning mindfulness and meditation, to the point it inspired us to start our channel. To those reading this you are loved, you are safe and you will be ok. With love, Michael from Meditation Inspiration
I just stumbled on your video by “chance” at just the right time! My husband has Alzheimer’s disease and I wake up every morning to a sense of “doom” anxiety and fear of what the future will bring. I have developed a-fib and heart issues as a result of constant anxiety. It has become a habit. I realize that most of what I fear will probably never come to pass yet I cannot stop. I thank you for putting it all in perspective for me. I followed you on all your appearances on Oprah, read three of your books, and tried to live in the “present” but lost the message somewhere along the way. I must hit the “reset” button and realize what a waste of my life I am giving away to fear. I love you and your message. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Marijane
I’m a far cry from Eckart, Marijane, but I want you to know that I read your comment. We are in collective empathy and love for you. You are going through such a difficult time, and the burden of life is heavy. I can’t imagine how it would feel to lose your partner to Alzheimer’s. You have not lost your way. Eckhart’s teachings are part of your spiritual dna now, and you are tapping into unreal power. I’ll join with you the best I can to keep pinching myself and “waking up” out of the dream state. I’m taking a deep breath right now, gazing around the room, and feeling the presence of my body. Hang in there sister! We love you!
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I am trying to deal with severe anxiety for several years and this pandemia doesnt help at all :) I was sitting in bed with short breaths and intense tension in my body, having fearful thoughts about my loved one might have a serious illness. During this video I even giggled and became able to take few magical breaths which was a real game changer. Even our lousy curtain looks much better now. THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!
I so thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to Eckhart videos... I feel so lucky and thankful being here now at the same time as him
Lee Davis
Me too Lee. Bless you.
Definitely grateful to have found him and his teachings.
Eckhart Tolle is a precious gift to the world. I had the privilege of listening to him a few years ago in Salzburg. What an intelligent, dignified, spiritual, humble and inspirational gentleman he is!
Thank you. It’s strange isn’t it, the mind try’s to keep the secrets of our heart from us, to keep us a prisoner when we’ve come fully loaded with everything we need to be happy and content. I was watching a robin a few days ago and he/she was singing in the tree it was so beautiful, I really appreciated it. So much treasure surrounds us.
"The Power of Now" was the first book that clarified so many things for me. It was beautifully written. You could tell it came from someone who truly knew. I have to give credit to Eckhart, Sadhguru and others for answering the same questions over and over again for so many years on stage. Does nobody want to realize these things for themselves now? How many ways can he say IT!
YogiJer's Sangha “who truly knew”... knew what?
I come back and listen to this again and again - always settles me!
They are on the right path. Sitting there, letting it be. It will grow and grow and grow, then burn up and disappear.
You're one of the good ones, Eckhart. Never change. Infinite love and joy
This man breaks things down in one of the most calming soothing manner. He also possess one of the coolest laughs I’ve ever heard.
He is amazing. Iv been dealing with anxiety attacks over the last 4 days over my 3 year olds health! Creating different outcomes for her future! It’s consumed my mind so much that I can’t focus on anything else. After watching this I feel a small amount of relief for the first time in days! Thankyou 🙏
I’m struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety over my now 9 months old baby’s health and future. Hope we find peace someday
@@k8niedzialek our children are the only humans we love unconditionally in this entire world! Just the thought of anything happening to them is debilitating! My daughter has a huge swollen lymph node on her neck! Having a biopsy this month! That’s what’s triggered my anxiety! Although her bloods all came back normal, her scans and xrays all ok! It’s still the ‘ what if’ in the back of my mind! It’s been there 3 months now so a bit of a worry. This has probably triggered your anxiety 🤦🏽♀️ but we have to think, we made it to adulthood, along with many others! Keep listening to his teachings, they help 💓
So grateful to the lady who sent me this when she found me going through an anxiety attack
I am sooo grateful that I found Eckhart (or he found me)) in the right time.. My outlook and everything has changed a lot since I read his first book. Thank you for being here with us.. Love and peace to everyone))
Anna Bogma hey Anna, same feeling here. Tolle taught me a lot of things about presence and being mindful of y thoughts! Wish you all the best ❤️
@@Lindsweightloss thanks)) wishing you the same :)
@@annabohma4567 Thank you Anna
Love and peace to you as well. I share your gratitude.
Eckhart should be prescribed..
Always makes me feel Calm and peaceful even after a difficult day.
Thank you Eckhart 🤗🕉
Best anxiety advice i have ever received, this man is a Godsend
Listening to him (and this) literally helps me breathe easier.
God bless you Mr. Tolle, your teaching is changing my life slowly.
Listening to Mr. Tolle speak is pure ASMR. He could record tracks of him reading his old grocery lists and sell them as ASMR Anxiety Self-Help CD's. The calmness in his voice and body language is just another testament to the effect of his teachings and the philosophy he shares with others. Thank you, Sir.
With so many people dealing with anxiety in their lives, this video will help people better understand and deal with it. Thank you Eckhart
I'm crippled by anxiety & fear atm. At times I can't even move. These videos are helping. Slowly, but helping. Thank you Mr Tolle.
Hope your doing better :)
@@garylennon5115 Thank you so much! Yes I am!
Love you Eckhart ! My heart is full of gratitude for your teachings
Namaste
This man is so dear - just a gift in the world. I wish I had a friend like him. He lives the example of how we can move from darkness and despair into light. I have so much respect for him and his wife.
Eckhart Tolle your book of A new earth has changed my life totally. I sometimes think if it were not there i would be stil in anxiety depression. You couldn't imagine how much God is happy with you bcx You give peace to my heart ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I love you
You also inspired me to do something that would help others instead of living a common life.
I'm peaceful with the present moment
I read your book two times.
Again thanks from my heart please read my comment thank you thank you for writing such a wonderful book ❤️💗💗
It is the worst feeling and not easy to get rid of. I listen to Eckhardt and he makes so much sense
"No you can't step out, you have to continue thinking." ... the exact thing my mind came up with. I feel seen!
I’ve had terrible anxiety and fear for years. Working from home has caused it to increase a lot. If I get out of my head and focus on something or someone else, I feel it subside. Being around my friends helps stop it too. It’s a terrible affliction to have. 😢
He has helped save my sanity bless him
Eckhart, your a very peaceful person and we need your wisdom. Its always pleasant.
Anxiety really lost its grip on my life when I learned about acceptance. Acceptance changed how my mind saw anxiety. I was no longer in a back and forth battle to become present. When the mind understands what anxiety is, you no longer feel a need to run in fear from it. You can enter the present moment more fully, because you are no longer doing it as an escape.
Great point
How do you accept anxiety? It's so very uncomfortable and alarming to me I find it a struggle to accept it. What is anxiety? Please let me know I need help.
I was diagnosed with a form of Anxiety Disorder 31 years ago. Eckhart's teachings are immensely helpful.
I’m so glad I came across this. Sometimes fearful thoughts affect me at work, and I get a lump in my throat and have trouble breathing. Thank you. 🙏🏼
And I'm back - and again feel much better after listening!... I see my comment below from 3 years ago and now I'm wondering what was I worried about 3 years ago! Which also makes me feel better!
Amazing video! Stopped me from having a panic attack. As I focused on what he was saying I started to calm down, very strange!
I think it just goes to show how we can think ourselves into a panic attack and think ourselves out!
@@joesmith9472 no, It's the opposite: if you don't get your thinking mind in control by these methods, it will control you
Same here :))
This man I think is an inkarnation of Jesus. I love him soo much. Saved my life. Thank You soo much, dear Eckhart! ❤
Whenever I am having panic attack or anxiety Immediately I come here and listen this lecture actually He is absolutely correct .These thoughts are creating anxiety in our mind and it creates physical problems 😒 such as heart palpitations
I used to suffer from debilitating anxiety. It was terrible. Gradually, through constant introspection, I gained some clarity. When the anxiety would strike, I would immediately come to the present, take a few deep slow breaths to stop my panting and look around for the tiger, the lion or the mad killer who caused this fear in me. There was no perceptible danger. I came to see that the fear came from a part of my mind. I would then say aloud a few times, "I am not my thoughts, I am much more than mere thoughts." I gazed internally at my fear and smiled as it evaporated. It came back many, many times and each time I performed my ritual and each time the fear grew weaker and weaker and my power grew stronger.
I love his voice 💚 Thank you Eckhart 🙏🏻
I came back to Eckart Tolle after, I think, more than ten years since read his Power of Now. This covid19 has really triggered this excessive thinking that just resulted to anxieties, fear, anger, frustrations. Again, thank you very much and I thank God for your presence in the world.
This video made me fall asleep when I didn't thought possible, cause of my high anxiety. Just listened to him and I got it. Thank you, sir ! You are a wonderful being and a gift for those willing to listen!
Thank you for your teachings for serving humanity
perfect timing i was in the middle of a panic attack ... i have horrible fear from life events. My mind is creating the fearful thoughts but nothing is happening in the present. So profound!
I have found Sydney Banks and after listening to his videos I suddenly understand "everything" Ekchart Tolle says. While before I really didn't get him, I just loved to listen..
I would recommend Sydney Banks either way 💕 He and Eckhart would be soulmates I believe
Mr. Tolle - I just wanted to say thank you! You have touched many lives ❤️
So thankful you are here
4:17
Dis identify from the situation by saying yourself that situation is not real as these are thoughts
Step out from them if you can
When you can step out, take a breath, be present
Becoming Present and taking a breath is Awakening !!!!!
What a supremely calm and insightful being.
I wish and hope for more people to find this resource: for me it has been life saving basically, so grateful💫🙌
I had such a terrible week, my cat is very ill and I spent all week at the vet trying to keep her alive.
I couldn't eat or sleep for days and was constantly filled with anxiety and stress.
Normally I can switch the frequency from anxiety to presence but not this week, the anxiety and fear for my cats life was too powerful and took me over completely and I'm so exhausted, but I'm glad I have a little break from it by watching this video.
Years ago I figured out that my thinking was the sorurce of my suffering, I created a Facebook page which I named it "I Don't think, therfore, I exist". At that time, I was not sure that stop thinking was the right thing to do, I thought it was just like taking drugs to help temporarly in forgetting bad memories. I thought that I should not try stop thinking all the time. But, after listening to your videos recently, I started again trying to stop thinking, so I can enjoy my life. Thank you so much . God bless you
Love this. So liberating
I think I am going to try no thinking so much. I live in anxiety, fear and depression then i drink to relieve it. I think i just quit thinking. Just go to work and save money, then get out of my head. I try to hard
I haven't found many lessons that were worthwhile from self help books. This one is so thought provoking.
I am so grateful for your teaching Eckhart. I am in the grip of anxiety so much. Because of your teaching I am becoming aware of the present moment where there is no fear. Thank you for sharing these videos. They are changing my life.
Hello Eckart, I absolutely. Love your teachings but I deal with severe Depression/anxiety daily with huge success. It is a Spirit Attachment which is so easily released. Please go to Instagram on rosemarie_schmidtke.
I am à medical doctor and i think it’s the best course about anxiety i have ever listened !
It is a major subject who touch about 20% of the population
Think you so much Eckhart !
Sorry for m’y bad english
"Eckhart, you're such a relaxed guy. Look at all these people with anxiety disorders. Just show them how chill you are and they will follow you to the end of the earth!" ~ Tolle's moment of awakening (1979)
Ekhart teachings are always simple, but very deep and meaningful. Can listen to him endlessly
He saved my life, i really mean it! I wish i meet him and share.
Eckhart, first, I thank you. Second, my physical handicap prevents me from fully experiencing my reality and that drives the anxiety. Only not thinking about it ... Keeps me okay for a while. And I understand frequency, thank you again. Bless you, my friend.
This talk was so explicit, the mime definitely helps, I'm in the grip of anxiety and fear but I'm not going to let it beat me.
Me too
This guy has changed my life, best medication around 💚🌱💚🙏🏽💚🌱💚