Shouldn’t We Live As Simply As Possible
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- Eckhart discusses spiritual awakening as it relates to two aspects of life: the acquisition of things, and the activities we engage in. Liberation, he explains, depends upon your inner relationship to what you have or do.
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Eckhart Tolle is widely recognized as one of the most original and inspiring spiritual teachers of our time. He travels and teaches throughout the world.
Eckhart is not aligned with any particular religion or tradition, but excludes none. His profound yet simple and practical teachings have helped thousands of people find inner peace, healing and greater fulfillment in their lives. At the core of his teachings lies the transformation of individual and collective human consciousness - a global spiritual awakening.
Eckhart Tolle is the author of The Power of Now, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, which has been translated into 32 languages and become one of the most influential spiritual books of our time.
In his most recent book, A New Earth, he shows how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness, but also the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the world.
brainwashed at school, I rushed out of the gates at 16 wanting "it all" ..about 45 or so, i began to see myself chasing my own tail, ..I changed fancy car for a rubbish one, changed pressured stress job for a menial one, changed home for a modest one. .and I've .never been happier.
I can relate.
Wisdom
yes a nice dream to ponder on...but you would also have to be an experienced adult in your head while trapped in a kids body. (the kid that was you)...while sitting through endless lessons you already know, and all your friends would seem like a load of daft kids! nightmare !( just a bit of fun) ..seeing the other side to it!
@C B yes if your going to imagine going back, you might as well imagine it all turning out well for you !.. marty mc'fly springs to mind,.(back to the future).and look at all the trouble heee had! 😁
Rat race is a scam by corporations to get you to make them rich. They’re never going to let you be better off than they are anyway and if you are, they will get jealous and stop you. Hence my forthcoming book “Work Hard and Other Lies”.
I once took my mother in law, a German woman born in 1908, to an American flea market outside of West Chester New York. It was up-scale, having many lovely antiques and household items. There wasn't much "junk". She was fascinated by all of it. She had no interest in buying even the smallest kitchen item. She said her fascination was purely to see how Americans had lived during the same years in which she was a young person in Germany. She said that having to flee your house quickly, and later lose all material belongings to the Russians, cured her permanently of the need to acquire anything. In her last years, living in Hamburg, Germany, I visited her very spartan apartment. She truly was a relaxing and happy person to spend time with! I learned a lot from her.
Lovely interesting comment 😊
Thank you for sharing this story. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing. That is so interesting
it’s a pleasure to read your comment. thank you
Japanese call it Danshari and it’s becoming popular. Have you seen the room the Japanese emperor and empress receive a state guest?
It’s an epitome of minimalism. In the spacious but simple room is a single Japanese flower arrangement. Absolutely beautiful.
I've been watching over 3 hours of him a day for over a month. I'm finally aware of my awareness. Suffering is no longer my spiritual teacher. Eckhart is
I hope you have read his books, especially 'The Power of Now'.
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And before long, your own awareness will be your own spiritual teacher 😊
I would recommend reading his book. Not trying to sound like that saying that the book is better than the movie. This is a huge experience if read with real intentions also Dr Wayne dyer also has a great book. Which I read first and glad I did. THE POWER OF INTENTION. I Believe that's the title. Also asking yourself if you exist after realizing your is nothing atoms just like a rock. Your mind is very powerful. Once you can read without repeating the words in your mind. Or seeing without talking thinking, . Happy new year
“I’ll do what is asked of me but I won’t be part of the madness” I love that and will attempt to live by it, for my sanity’s sake!
that made me loose my Job but im happy About it :)
Read your comment at the precise moment Eckhart spoke these words. Fun coincidence
After listening to this video, I began to slow down and be more intentional with my time. I now perform one thing after another all day long, but in a slower and more pleasureable manner. Now, I take more moments to appreciate my home and the forest.
"I will not be part of this madness" well said. Thank you Eckhart.
I love how he always takes a minute to gather his thoughts before answering. That little moment of quietness is also incredibly calming.
People who take time to gather thoughts for a response AFTER you stop talking, are people who have spent their time actively listening to you; and not spending that time forming a response. The sign of an enlightened and present individual 👍
Very true!
@@pegleg747 spot on. ❤
If you like that try listening to Rupert Spira.
I don't think he is gathering thoughts. Just remaining in presence; then the thoughts and words that are to arise in his mind arise as - or immediately before - he speaks.
Our culture breeds materialism and all that that entails. When you can rise above this (and hence your ego), life begins to take on a deeper meaning. Things like taking a walk and being in nature are priceless activities.
SueSue Pake
true i go on walks everyday. i do own alot of stuff tho. mostly computer stuff i need for games and my passion.
no one really does that anymore.Everyone is looking at screens.
@@krisamagus1 True though
My uncle was a marine. Evertime I go camping with him, we've been going camping for 25 years, he uses the same camping tote and its still in great shape. The man still has his military issued poncho he got like 26 years ago and still uses it from time to time. I think the true point to this message is do not over indulge in possessions, but more importantly TAKE CARE of the possession you have.
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Yes. People who do this are loyal and real. As long as you don’t fall into the things you own owning you, which would be the overindulgence you warn against.
Take care of what you have: Beautifully said, thanks.
Moral values. Strong discipline. Respect for oneself and what possessions he has.
2 years ago at 20 y.o I began to read the power of now. Since that moment, my state of consciousness is evolving everyday. Again, thanks my dear Eckhart! You are so important to me
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Andrea Bertozzi Congrats. Good luck to your journey!
That’s an interesting concept. Would you say that there’s more consciousness to discover rather than to grow?
Andrea Bertozzi...You're so fortunate to have read it at 20. The biggest impact I experienced was from a book I found in India - I Am That. There are youtube videos about it. I'm pretty sure Eckhart would have mentioned it at some stage. It presents the words of Nisargadatta Maharaj. It's mind-boggling, but in a good way.
It's such a blessing that you were able to be interested at 20. Keep on going.
@@johnrichards6080 I too have literally studied Nidargdatt Maharaj. Every time I read it, I find a different dimension of understanding and more I ponder on it a sense of calmness and stillness descends on me where I get a glimpse of pure conciousness in which my identity dissolves.
It's always nice to stop and listen to what Eckhart has to say. He always brightens up my day.
Pure monks of our Age
Gental- Man Same here. I feel a space of no mind while listening to him. My mind feels empty....
@@studyme-selftaughtlife4958 Greeting from London
Elunia Elunia From the US. Always brings me joy when many people from different countries can connect on the same thing.
Gental- Man 444 has been following me like 1111 does. Your comment had 44 likes and 4 comments. That made me pay more attention to this vid. I know synchronicities is how the soul communicates with us about our angels and our spiritual path! TY ! He makes my day brighter as well! Namaste
The HAPPIEST ive ever been was when i had nothing but a backpack and EVERYWHERE to go...
me too!
STOP THAT RIGHT NOW KEN THATS THE PAST AND YEAH I DID A TON OF THAT BRUCE TRAIL 30 YRS
but you stopped that,and started accumulating useless things,right?
Life opened up when you released your grip on attachments.
Eckhart and Nisargadatta Maharaj are my "go to" teachers in this life. They both resonate with me so much. I love this talk. It's the nature of western society and perhaps the world that "more is better" or if you're not constantly busy or doing things, then there's something wrong with you or you're not "living to the fullest." I've always struggled with this because aside from a couple major projects I'm engaged in, I don't really do much. My hobbies consist of walking, hiking, spirituality, cooking and reading. To some, this would be "boring". But I beg to differ. I find that doing less is so fulfilling. I'm also an introvert and a homebody. I will take a quiet evening at home over partying any day. Much Love.
A video of Eckhart a day keeps the ego away
Edit: the likes to this comment are inflating my ego
patricio iglesias
ego makes it sound better. i think its the subconscious autopilot mind to be honest. but yeah ego is apart of it.
@@cortezbaldur413 Totally agree, even Eckhart once said that we shouldn't identify with the word "ego". It is just a short word that describes us when we're unconscious, while at the same time perceiving it as something external from us.
Wanting to keep the ego away unfortunately is another ego thought.
😄 that's great
@@AndreasDelleske I'm not so sure, could you please explain? It may depend on the reasons you don't want it, if it is because you want others to notice, or have a different image about yourself of course it is, but it could also be because you don't want to suffer anymore.
In India we are taught since childhood to have simple living, high thinking. For that one should learn to differentiate between Need n Want. Do away with Want n stay with Need. The simplest way to be happy , contented n satisfied. Rest will fall in place.🙏
Contentment and satisfaction = peace of mind 💓
This is true wisdom.......wish I could like it a thousand times.....this is truth....
What does the man say @ 0:53 “And make your life a lot more simple with less belongings. Because according to the ___ “
⚠️ It's not the things you possess that corrupts you, it's your relation to those things, the attachment. For a spiritual person, he/she may possess the whole worlds richness, but this has no value. They can get rid of it if they need. The important thing is having no attachment in your heart. Things don't corrupt man, but thought does. 🎉❤
In 2005 to 2006 I went thru such a hard time,end of a relationship, felt like I was gonna die,found your book and a sudden calm came over me,I'll never forget that,I keep your book with me today, you saved my life💛
Which book was it?
The power of now
mary isabel Same here! 1999 going through divorce. Went to a bookstore and “The Power of Now” literally fell into my hands while I was placing a book back onto a shelf! :)
This guy saves my life quite often 👍😊😊😊
that's awesome mary!
“It’s your job to be awake enough... so that some sanity comes into this world through you...” 🌿
I used to live in nice apartment(s) and have a lot of material possessions. Now I live relatively simply. One doesn’t automatically make me happier than the other, it’s exactly as he says. It’s all within. Thank you for the video!
Beautiful! I had this urge and spend all winter months looking through everything I owned and gave away 75% of it. It didn’t have a purpose in my life anymore, but still I was holding on. This clean space I’ve created gives my mind more rest. It feels great knowing somebody else will enjoy the stuff I once enjoyed. I’d totally recommend doing this if you feel the urge to let go of stuff.. it’s an amazing experience. But bear in mind it’s also a process, there’s no deadline, take breaks and let it flow. It might become quite a challenge to emotionally detach from material stuff, but in the end it will bring you closer to yourself.
UpcycLucie did it and love it!!!
Yeah, I recently had to move. I gave away 2/3 of my books (hundreds probably) and 1/3 of my clothing. Feels much better now.
Thank you, I need to do this.
Good words 4 sure. I'm in the process of organizing, recycling, downsizing, etc. It's definitely a process. The struggle will be the reward. And is. It's a delight to have less & be ok with it. I'm learning more & more about myself...& it's a learning curve. Let's keep on fighting the good fight, ok?
I declutter every 5 years, because my life has changed. The neighbors love my possessions, because they're poor.
Thank you, Eckhart, for this wonderful discussion. For many years I was in business and found that I didn't really have a life; I had a schedule. It began to dawn on me that I was too busy to have a life. And that was my problem: I was too busy. So, I recalibrated my life. Now I live in a modest house with much less "stuff". I am much less attached to things. I have retired from my business. I live a much simpler life and live in the NOW rather than in the past or future.
My friends say that I look 10 years younger than I did 10 years ago. My health and well-being have improved to no end. They wonder at my ability to deal with the problems that life throws up without "losing the head". I say to them that the problem of the day is just part of another chapter in my life; it will be dealt with and it will pass. But I will not lose sleep over it.
I am at peace now with the many difficult issues of my past life and childhood and have forgiven all those who might have injured me along the way. I find that I have much more compassion for people than I did before. I have learned to listen rather than speak. People come to me now to listen to their problems. It seems to help them. I have become a compassionate listener of sorts.
I have to say that with much less "stuff" and less busyness, my life is much more fulfilled. Forgiving and relinquishing have been very refreshing. I enjoy your videos and lessons very much. I now spend much of my time writing and being at peace. Thank you Eckhart.
I love how he describes the insanity of rushing. He really is funny and what he says is absolutely true to me. ❤️
I constantly have to go against the grain when some people on my job get overly excited by productivity. I will not allow myself to get caught up in the Madness.
Wow, Eckhart puts to words what I've been feeling for a long time, but never could explain it so thoroughly, about the needless stresses in our lives.
I recently had a heart attack whilst watching the challenges of some Beluga Wales.
During this 'process' I saw how these beautiful creatures also share our same One Consciousness.
My fears for them have dissipated!
Thank you.
Eckhart is one of the most amazing pple on earth now, visionair, kindness, wisdom... no words enough, thankyou so Eckhart♥
I find it so strange to discover, again and again, that pretty much everything in life really does “come to you”. I used to believe that “I” had to do everything, had to manage everything. Otherwise how should anything happen??
My most recent example is moving places. I knew my flatmate was moving out, yet it didn’t feel right to look for a new place for myself. At some point it did, and I started looking. Couldn’t find anything; Didn’t even know what I was looking for. My search radius changed, and at some point, quite suddenly, I knew it would be best to move back to my parents’ place. Suddenly I knew it! And it felt so right. Only two days after, I realised I had to start moving my things NOW - even though there was still another month to go in this apartment. So now I am moving my stuff, bit by bit, pretty much on my own. And it feels very peaceful. I declutter my own stuff and my parents’ cellar + my old room to make space. It feels lovely. And I just so happen to have the time for all that right now.
Really… I am so amazed by how everything seems to go perfectly. Just because I am more and more able to get out of the way☺️🙏🏻💕
Much love to anyone reading this, may your life be in harmony with the Divine in you❤️
The tricky thing is that the belief 'simplicity is more', is still a program from the ego. Only spontaneous inner guidance can be trusted.
Like Eckhart implies, the situation doesn't matter, its your relation to the situation that does.
Now the idea of simplicity to focus on what matters really makes sense. The more things you have in your life, the more attention gets divided. Whereas living a life primarely doing what it promps you to do, and spending the other part learning from life is way more effective for those that care about spiritual growth.
We should always be weary however, that we never really know what life may ask of us. Sometimes it just gets busy, and thatll be just the way it is. One can always wonder if higher simplicity is possible, but there's never a 'one rule serves all situations'. Its more effective to figure out what spontaneous inner guidance means for you, and get in tune with that.
Recently i have been very interested in minimalism, this video came at the perfect timing 🙏
Your phone is spying on you
@@mariamalhotra8228 true i agree
Thank you! I have read all of your books and have become more conscious ,practicing living in the moment and excepting what is. I have followed your teaching for many years.I have met with resistance from family and friends. My family and I own companies. I am a part of a family that considers the busier one is ,the more productive etc. The family is very ego driven. I have lived a very busy life. As my perspectives have gradually changed, the general feeling is I have less in common with other family members. I understand this can be a part of the process,But I was saddened that I have met with ridicule , resistance and disapproval. It has definitely created a divide.I have not imposed my beliefs on others or attempted to persuade anyone. They sensed change in me and clearly didn’t like it. Namaste
I totally agree with you about doing a couple of things and doing it well, rather than trying to do a lot and it’s not done right or only gets partially done. I find when I feel very calm and I do one thing at a time I get a lot accomplished.
The less stuff I own the lighter I feel.
“Being unattached to everything is still being attached.“
Me too! Ain't it great?
BetterMints: Thinking that we are unattached to everything is an attachment. It is a projection that comes from our ego.
@@studyme-selftaughtlife4958 It depends on person. here non attachment means not being identified with something but you can be involved .
The less you need the more you have.
I will say... Eckharts teachings are so... practical.. and shows the true meaning of Sanyas or Aparigrah.... he is awesome teacher... love u... blessed to have u through this channel...
He is so right .. My life has come full circle. Spent my youth acquiring material things. Spent more time working to pay for them than actually enjoying them. I was attached to the status and identity. With age came wisdom priority and mortality. I live a whole life with very few things. Its the best.
In Zen Buddhism meditators practice in as minimalist attire and surroundings as possible. When you meditate each thing is a distraction. You look at something and automatically a thought appears "inspired" by that item.
Once you are very advanced at meditation you can practice it anywhere, even in distractive surroundings but you will be able to remove yourself from such circumstances much easier.
I'm not very advanced yet after only a few years of meditation but I can already meditate when waiting in public transport or a car (instead of staring into a smartphone screen etc.)
On the other hand I am able to organize my life in a way that does not force me to use public transport or a car. I can walk everywhere. So you both reduce things or activities and become less distracted by them when they occur ideally.
onreact ~I need u.n my life for guidance!! Love the way you think!! Sendn U Much Love~Peace~Light And Infinite Blessings From The Collective Consciousness 💙☮🌠🙌♾🙏💫😇
Something I always notice about enlightened people is the calmness and patience they show when giving a response
The first man who asked the question has amazing skin, it's glowing with health.
I love this: it's all about vibibg with your self and be super honest: "how is my stuff affecting me?". I keep useful and lovely things that make me smile and make me happy. Everything else goes.
I have finally rid myself of this hyperactive mind. So peaceful, so enjoyable, so much more awareness. Since being this way, I have increased my productivity three fold.
"I'll do what I can, I'll do it as well as I can but I'm not going to live the rest of my life in a state of stress"
possession is an illusion beautifully explained by Tolle
I love his Philosophy on work stress.
The camera scanning the audience at 10:00 is funny. theres a bunch of straight faces then the guy who asked the questions smiling big.
....hahahah....that was very funny!!!! oh, the contrast!!
😂😂😂
Could be a meme
Someone is present and inspired, others are in the mind ;)
Haha 😂 thanks!
In 2011 I got rid of everything in my home! I needed a purge, I had to many attachments to my things, and the people who gave me the things had attachments as well! I felt free after I sold everything piece of furniture and most of my clothes! I felt amazing!! I then started all over again without attachments! And with less stuff!
I never had much if anything, then needed to make that move and started to work hard, achieved some progress, purchased what I believed was necessary and kept going...now I'm in phase to make selection and getting rid of what I know was too much, and slowing down in making. 5year period that I knew I needet to go through to go back and appreciate what I new then but from different perspective. Looking forward to the presence ☺
I have this believe for many years too, As long as you are detached from your belongings, I think it’s ok to have too much. If you are detached which means you have nothing even though you have too much. The Buddhist said attachment is the cause of all sufferings it’s not what you have.
Things block the way and view, activities take your time and effort. So even when you are detached you still have obstacles and distractions that are often unnecessary.
So true. I see so many ppl that want to be seen as being "too busy" or busy in general and be pre-occupied mentally about what they do next and how others may perceive them
Thank you!! I have chosen to live a simple and meaningful life and have very few material goods..no tv...just basics. Following your guidance Eckhart I am so much happier. I serve in my job and pass it forward whenever I can.
Thank you Eckhart. You have literally saved my life, although as you've taught me, there was no actual 'life' to save.
When I was a child, I was always told to hurry by my parents and in school. I was always very slow. It was a burden for me back than. Some people don't get the sensitivity of other beings. Or maybe they don't know how to handle it.
Stupidity of others.. don't keep them in ur being.. ever.!! period.!!
Funny thing that I should stumble upon this video. I just started a new job. You know the kind: you are to do the work nearly beyond human capability. Just the other day, I said to my friend: 'I don't care anymore. If it works - great. If it doesn't - fine, I'll move on. I am not buying into this stress anymore. I will do what I can and if that is not enough, we can peacefully part ways.' Pretty much everybody in my office is stressed out, tired and sick. All I know is, I have this one precious life - precious to me - and I refuse to be whipped into madness in order to make living. Some people might think that my way of thinking is crazy or too risky, but I feel strangely calm... and it feels great.
@@cliiff2 feels good, doesn't it? :) I remind myself every few minutes to focus on something more real.
With the big challenge... avoiding all obstacles of modern day, distractions etc etc... Eckerd viele dank...for being the one to finally wake me up... It’s time to get start ... 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I just stumbled across this and instantly subscribed. I have read your quotes on Pinterest which is how I learned of you. What you say often resonates with my soul. May God Bless You. ❤
Tina Adams Ameen Ameen
The more stuff I have the more lighter I am. Transcending the idea of having more creates heaviness. It is as easy to feel light with More as it is with having less.
More things or less things doesn’t dictate the level of the liberation one feels.
Identity with stuff often used as decoration of Ego. Our culture is Stuff identified. Yes it is really hard to dissociate from our culture because it takes a lot of stuff and money to live. Brave Eckhart. Love him.
more like cause our culture blasts itself over every form of communication. for example there are ads EVERWHERE! saying buy this or that. it can affect u if ur not aware.
Joyce Eley Johnson hi you put this so well thank you could not have said it better my self 🙏🏻🌈⭐️🙏🏻🌈⭐️❤️😍
@4:44 "I'll do what is required of me but I won't be part of the madness."
I could call this as "Reasoned faith upon the exact measure of importance of materials things". Excelent video! Thank you, Eckart!
The things you own, end up owning you
Not necessarily 😉😊
Fight Club.
So true, it’s feels like that with my iPad and TH-cam anyway
Loui Eriksson and the coffee beans in the kitchen.
So true. I live in a beautiful home that belongs to my family. My parents built it it was their life long obsession to hff have a show place. It needs so much work, care that I can't afford. Strange to say that I am thankful for the roof but it is a burden .
I started following Eckhart and my life changes forever, it changes by simply now.
I followed now or stillness within and everything becomes all of the light of my consciousness. I always know the concept of life, he change my concepts to wisdom or meaningless since I figure that all are just concept wen I am.
Thank to you Eckhart, I'm blessed to explore space of myself were you are dwelling. You are not dwelling at all, you are just here and now. Everybody can find you here and now
Imagination Expansion Everything needed is of the now. All answers are within, thank you.
I don’t want a lot of things in my home, but I want my home to be peaceful and comfortable. I’ve learned so much from Eckhart ✌️
Hes spot on about possessions. Its how you feel about them that matters. I too have more possessions now than I have ever had, however I dont have any problem about it; on the contrary I am grateful for them because the accrual now means I need not work to obtain more. I have the things I need or wanted to live, and have had them for a long time. The things are all old, the house is old, the vehicles are decades old, not acceptable to most people, however it is all useful and all that I need, and more.
Thank you for being a brave soul and speaking what humanity needs. You are loved and appreciated Eckhart. A true mentor
"So some sense of sanity comes through you..." Indeed. What higher ambition could we have? What a service to ourselves, and the world.
This is a wonderful explanation of the difference between loving beautiful things for the sake of their presence and the addiction to consumerism... Thank you so much.
Owning less stuff gives you freedom.
The Stuff winds up Owning you ......
Cathy Lynn Pietranton Amen!
Cathy Lynn Pietranton
eh it not really like eckhart says ot really depends on ur relationship with those things u won. i have alot of computer related hardware and stuff. yet i get by just fine i dont get attached to the computer stuff beyond the idea that i need it to get my passion and other stuff i enjoy done. what he is saying is about horders and people who think they need so much stuff to be a bigger person or identity.
I think he meant in ur mind
It’ starts with the mind though. You could own less but still have a clutter busy mind...... that will definitely have an outburst outcome
You don't have things. The things have you! In meditation this can be seen clearly.
Spot on.
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depends on ur relationship with those things i own alot yet am not owned by them. infact i dont care a ton about them. only a few things i need for my daily routine that i set for myself.
@@cortezbaldur413, good for you then...
But more often than not, we only like to see ourself this way. But when someone scratches or new BMW, breaks in our house, our bank account get hacked by or it's just that our lover is flirting with someone else, only then the true attachment can be seen by the feelings that arise in these moments. But as long as one feels secure and loved, it's always easy to say that one is not attached.😘
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Well of course those things are not easy but u dont take into account why u may react in a typical manner it isnt just ur attachment but it may also be ur link to the collective mind that is all of us. All of us typically react badly to those situations so that feeling may erupt thru u even if u have cleaned or removed ur attachment to it. I have had to remove a friend of over ten years from my life and i hardly blinked when i did it. This is because i became aware he was becoming a toxic part of my life just as i am doing this for whatever else may toxic or unpleasant to me. Its all about the relationship u have with these things or the awareness u have of urself and ur feelings and thoughts. If ur aware the collective mind can affect u then it starts to wane in its affect over u. Be in the moment and be aware of everything u are thinking. Then the tougher part be aware of EVERYTHING ur feelings about those thoughts.
6:34 Reducing, slowing down the hyperactive mind is of the essence. That is the most important thing.
I so appreciate this question and answer! Thank you for clarifying.
This amazing man has such wisdom, taking time to listen to him can help you grow in wisdom. No matter what subject he addresses, I learn something well worth thinking about, and putting into place in my life. A video a day keeps stress away. Thank you, Eckhart.
The most beautiful teachings are Eckhart.
In having possessions you also help with the livelihood of others. Purchasing, even for yourself, can be a form of giving. Like he said, it’s about the relationship!
Love you.
I feel so thankful for these words, they bring lightness to me, and I imagined Eckharts beautiful accepting voice, answering to an inner question I had about a new move I am making in my life soon - and I found myself imagining his voice, like it would be saying "if you feel this is what you need to do, do it. it's as simple as that"
Sometimes it can be so calming to just trust the inner voice. And let the noise calm down.
Adam Smith thought so. In a famous passage in The Theory of Moral Sentiments he described a “poor man’s son, whom heaven in its anger has visited with ambition.” The young man imagines how much easier his life would be if he could live in a grand home, attended by servants and travelling by coach rather than on foot: “He thinks if he had attained all these, he would sit still contentedly, and be quiet, enjoying himself in the thought of the happiness and tranquillity of his situation.”
The man spends his life striving to achieve his dream. He becomes wealthy, with all the luxuries he imagined, but to get there he has to work so hard that he can never relax.
“Through the whole of his life,” writes Smith, “he pursues the idea of a certain artificial and elegant repose which he may never arrive at, for which he sacrifices a real tranquillity that is at all times in his power.” The man is deluded by the glamour of wealth, tricked by an illusion. Yet his achievement is not only real but socially beneficial: “It is this deception which rouses and keeps in continual motion the industry of mankind.”
When u got nothing u got nothing to lose.
Ain’t that the truth.. may as well create a reason, then
When you possess nothing, you can enjoy everything.
That's what it is. I have everything and worry about losing it.
I love your bits of information to bring me closer to my awakening
Aloha from Maui, Less is more ! something we use to say in Hollywood. This was said to help one from 'over acting'. lol I guess the same could be said for the living of real life. Yoga 3 times eh week, helps ! swimming 2 times weekly. helps.
I feel happy for no reason at all, even with my 'big worries'.
This time of the year, I am in love with the purple and yellow flowers, that cover our up-country roads like snow. PURPLE SNOW ? Eckhart you have a wonderful way of saying meaningful things. Light on the PATH. Leah Tunkara
Thank you for your words of wisdom Eckhart. As always.
Always Love is what we just need to speak out loud to the universe, yet we can speak it in silence but I'm actions to the universe.
My pain body is active when I'm being rushed at my work. But only if I worked hard and fast, and yet I'm being rushed...I start screaming and complaining how they are using me, and they have no compassion.
I have to say, it feels good to know there is someone like Eckhart, who understand.
Yes, the faster I work is never enogh
4:27 I will do what is required of me but I won’t be part of the madness.
The "things" I'm attached to are family photos, especially ones of great grandparents, aunts and uncles - photos that cannot be replaced! Many years ago, we had a fire in an upstairs bedroom, and the first thing I grabbed were my photograph albums. (the fire did not turn out to be serious, thankfully). Sentimental, irreplaceable items mean the most to me.
Have you questioned yourself, how you would handle yourself if you had lost the album?
@@japplesin Devastated, of course. Sentimental irreplaceable items of one's ancestors are precious beyond words. Wouldn't you agree?
@@stonebridgeoxfordhoa2829 My boyfriend broke more than 100 of my grandmother's dishes. Finally, my daughter helped me put the remainder of the dishes in the attic. However, I will never be able to enjoy them again unless my boyfriend dies before I do.
Some people have no respect for someone else's possessions. Even though you ask them not to touch your things, they do anyways. I took very good care of those dishes for more than 50 years.
If he broke my things, I'd get mad, because he wouldn't listen. Then, he'd complain that I was hurting his feelings, because I got mad. As if my feelings didn't even matter. Lunacy.
Diane R He would never remain my boyfriend with that lack of respect.
@@rhondasmith7413 Unfotunately, I can't afford to live elsewhere. I also have to pay most of the bills. No escape.
Beautiful and honest exchange. Great to see this when so many religious sites are locked into a battle of i'm-right-and-you're-wrong.
I agree.
I love having only what I need.
I’ve noticed when I’m full up from the inside, I naturally don’t feel much desire for “things”.
On a mindful walk yesterday I saw a painting of a bird with a bright green background.
I felt incredibly connected to it.
I think I might purchase it soon.
I don’t often buy things I don’t “need”... but there was a calling and deep connection to it.
I think it’s ok to have things. But first and foremost must be the question... what’s my deeper connection to myself... and how would I feel if I lost my “things”...
Hes very calming and we do live in a verystressful time although hes rich and doesnt have to worry about money to pay bills, but hes right about living a simple life. Blessings
he wasnt always rich - read his story...and he had his great awakening when he had little and lived often with friends or park benches so he practiced what he preached
So true, so many people are pursuing one thing after another but they never actually arrive, because once they do their mind just looks to the next thing. The biggest form of madness in our society.
Thank you so much Eckhart 😀🙏 You are such a beautiful soul & human being! You are an Absolute Blessing to this world. I love you 😍 Namaste 🙏💙😘
Dear Master,Thank you for everything from time to time.....
Freedom is Nothing have to lose !!
I’ve have learnt the ego always has to answer a question, it can never simply be and accept. “how can I get fitter?”, “how can I can I get richer?”, “how can I get smarter?” It is restless and greedy, it keeps you anxious and insecure.
"Do you compulsively go to the shopping malls every weekend to look for something to buy to fill up this emptiness you feel inside?"
me walking into a garden store to fill my emptiness with dahlia bulbs
Pretty much the same thing
Totally agree.
People can get really upset when you don't play the game any more. It was being used as a weapon by them. When you are able to laugh at the madness they feel foolish and don't know what to do. The day i realized i was " home" and had everything i needed was the best day of my life.
our actions and thoughts must be more deliberate, and we must embrace rest for our body and mind at the right times
I don't buy things, but I bring home things that need fixed. And there it sits. Listening to this is what I need to hear. I have been ripped off so many times I want "things" to fill that void, but it doesn't help. It is just more stuff.
I am beginning to sense as though I am being all the right things!
The questioner asked a very good question, shows he is well read and a serious seeker ...
Eckhart speaks my truth and I'm so grateful for his enlightened teaching. Thank you my fellow traveler. Peace and Much Love 🏵
As mr. Tolle said my aim too is to get less and less attached to things around me in due course. I do involve in activities and try to posses things now with the intention of creating order and congenial atmosphere atleast to a limited space where scope for further unselfish/ spiritual development arise in future. It doesnt mean that i am too entangled with things in the mean time. I do keep a distance but not to the extend i would like to as yet. Thanks for your enlightened view on topics.
love you eckhart. appreciate you.
Wow thank you Eckhart!
This Video couldn't be better timed than now. (of course it's always now :D)
Wonderful teacher ❤️ thank you for investing and Serving out of Love .
I reached a point in life, where i am actually glad 2 be tested by life (sometimes). Also how attached i am 2 my stuff/things.
I am thankful 4 my new teacher Eckhart, and off cource my guest teacher suffering :)...
Sending love and peace from Denmark
Thank u