Do I Cause My Own Suffering?
Do humans bring about their own suffering? Eckhart shares that economic structures are a reflection of the collective state of consciousness in humans, which is still largely rooted in the ego.
When structures created out of ego dissolve, the result is suffering. The good news: it is possible to use suffering as a call for wider awakening in the world.
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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.
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Eckhart Tolle is one of my absolute heros. Even after listening to Alan Watts since I was a teenager, on the back end of a failed relationship I listened to the Power Of Now about 10 times, and it helped me transmute the suffering and grief into complete peace and joy, and inspired me to start my coaching practice and channel to help others.
@roberthughes6919
5 жыл бұрын
subscribed to your channel👍
@onreact
5 жыл бұрын
Suffering is my hero. It allowed me to find Eckhart Tolle and become more conscious.
@gordonely6911
5 жыл бұрын
Alan Watts & Eckhart Tolle are the same entity , but different personae ~~ Jesus asked a question " Will there be faith on the Earth when the son of Man returns ? The answer is always " Yes "
@JonasAnandaKristiansson
5 жыл бұрын
Legend
@Heartfelt171
5 жыл бұрын
Conscious Personal Growth very inspiring story, we need much more people understanding what “consciousness” really means and how to take it within us
I read his books and the (power of now) in Prison ! And i feal so peacefull and calm there it was verry weird Even family thought what happen to u ...ur in prison !!! and Happy ? Then i came out and verry soon i felt back in suffering .....even more then in prison :) Now i watch a lot of video,s from eckhart daily And the peacefull feeling and presence is here again ...Thanks for the teachings!
@cassgully4758
3 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy for you just keep going forwards and living you’re life ! Never give up you got this !❤️
@angelagrant3398
3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work. Just keep listening to him
@pippipster6767
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the peculiar nature of the mind is that one cannot be free when in prison … and in prison when free.
@virginiasullivan2869
2 жыл бұрын
Lee, I hope you are still listening to Eckhart….. hold on to the message. 🤗
@janettevanburen5463
Жыл бұрын
Beautifull, i really think it is an ongoing process
He actually thinks before he speaks. What a concept.
@eugeneaxe
5 жыл бұрын
It's a dying trend, sadly.
@lenas5613
4 жыл бұрын
@@eugeneaxe 😥😥😥😥
@omprakashkj5019
4 жыл бұрын
How you know this Robert..?
@stevenhoog1
4 жыл бұрын
Robert Burnett. I wonder. Is he thinking past thoughts to answer a present question OR ALLOWING IDEAS TO COME THROUGH. idk.
@Slimcognito858
4 жыл бұрын
Steven Hoog he’s allowing ideas to come through by not thinking at all if that makes sense.
My older son thanked me recently for introducing him to Eckhart Tolle at a very young age. Many times when we would ride in the car I would have Mr Tolle's CDs playing. I wanted my son to learn these great lessons at a young age.
I have a 9 year old son, and I really used to get a little upset with myself for bringing him into this world. My faith in humanity was so low and I didn't want him to suffer. But now, I feel he is here for an important reason and will help spread the love that so many of us need. Everything happens for a reason.
@FynePr1ntWilliamsMUS1C
5 жыл бұрын
Big Master My area is like every other. I'm speaking of the country, the world from what I know. Ignorance exists at a high level, I've experienced my fair share first hand. I have traveled, even to 3rd world countries, and I still feel the same. But Thx, I appreciate your suggestion 👍
@FynePr1ntWilliamsMUS1C
5 жыл бұрын
horse with no name I understand what you mean. I feel each side has a p.o.v. that holds validity or makes some type of sense. My fears came from seeing first hand what people do to other people, racism, hate crimes, gang violence, military being used for an agenda other than peace etc... All I could picture was how I'd feel if my son had to go through what I witnessed. It's an awesome/beautiful world, and a dangerous one too. Now, I'm just at a point of acceptance that I'm teaching him everything I can to assist his survival when I'm gone. Thanks for the words, I enjoy discussions like these.💯
@mattd3826
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this
@FynePr1ntWilliamsMUS1C
5 жыл бұрын
Matt D You're welcome!
@zoraida149
5 жыл бұрын
FynePrint100 We are not here by coincidence, but by Godincidence!
You can tell from his eyes that he's enlightened!
This modern era philosopher is as innocent as a baby and as wise as ancient philosophers, I have been listening to him from early on, read his books, still much to learn deepest gratitude 🙏
In rehab my sponsor explained my ego was the real problem and lent me Eckharts book and then finally life made sense !
I had my third breakdown in February which was such an horrific nightmare I swore never to return there again. I read books & watched/listened to videos including Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay & Eckhart, what I have learned is now a part of me & is used every day. Awareness, consciousness & enlightenment are powerful tools that change our lives for the better. I continue to learn & practice every day, never to return to my nightmare again.
There's a confidence in his teachings that comes from awakening and universal wisdom.
only just come across this guy. i find his knowledge amazing. i can make real sense of what he says and it sort of has an instant calming effect on my mind. i been having so many problems in my past. stress,depression and using booze and all sorts of drugs over the years. i was a mess. then i started to look into different spiritual things. i started to look into the Buddhist way of thinking and also the hindu side of things. to me its just different perspectives. i really am a newbie with all this but within a year or so i seen a massive change in myself. A year ago, i remember walking down the river feeling so stressed and depressed about life, a year later i'm walking along the same walk but feeling calmer and having little moments of bliss. i know i must carry on this path, no going back. i'm going to be watching plenty of Eckhart from this point forward to help me on my path
@LisaLywulf
3 жыл бұрын
I understand you i went through the same things. There's no going back for me either.
@theukwatcher
3 жыл бұрын
@@LisaLywulf good luck.. still good this end.
As the late great Dr. Wayne Dyer once said....“Your greatest pain becomes your teacher.” After I lost my husband in 2013 I have gained so much insight and wisdom and peace. So when he speaks about the nightmare and the results of...I can really relate!
EGO is like shell. Remaining in shell is comfortable. The process of breaking the shell of our own EGO and embracing the Universe with sense of belonging and Inclusiveness is the journey of life towards Awakening. Stronger the EGO, stronger the feeling of suffering. Accept it as process for Awakening, less is the suffering in due transformation. Our loved children too have to go through.. Thanks Eckhart. Lots of Love 🎎
His smile is so genuine ❤️
@siegfriedv.hammerstahl7919
5 жыл бұрын
Hiba Arnous it is pure presence 🙏🏻
@kit93
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, His love and compassion breaks through the walls we build around ourselves
@lohst1672
4 жыл бұрын
Siegfried v. Hammerstahl he can’t believe he made it this far
Eckhart is like Jesus to me today. His presence is so peaceful and pleasant. When the temple guards were sent to arrest Jesus, he was speaking to the people and the guards were not able to lay hands on him because they have never heard anyone speak like him. So gentle, harmless, peaceful and full of life, wisdom and comfort. I feel something like that with Eckhart. Nice.
@rickypeggy-suejones7899
4 жыл бұрын
johneleven25 he’s so himself it’s amazing
The ego wants insurance that your children and your children's children will have a 'good life' according to your standards and idea of security. They are here to experience their own dreams and...nightmares: accept that.
@onreact
5 жыл бұрын
Caring for others is not ego. When you experience fear because of it instead of acting - that is ego. Change your present to provide a better future for your kids. Don't be afraid of the future and paralyzed by your fear.
@onreact
5 жыл бұрын
@@mink33 By accepting we mean realizing that it will or may happen unless we change the course of events now. Accept that we can't go on like that. Don't accept the future outcome of our current actions.
@peggyharris3815
5 жыл бұрын
@@onreact Children are the extension of their parents ego. Responsible parenting CARES that you have the skills to survive; at that point (the adult child) has to be free of controlling parents who want 'something to be proud of' that flatters them as successful parents. True CARING knows how to LET GO! Any thing else is control disguised as caring.
@onreact
5 жыл бұрын
@@peggyharris3815 Sure. The ego is a survival tool though. Once you are beyond ego you don't fight for survival anymore. Teaching kids ego skills is not the way to go.
@lindaenriquez2842
5 жыл бұрын
Peggy Harris Youve gone off topic.... suffering is not something we want our children, young or grown, to go thru... full stop. Accepting it doesnt change the empathy and compassion for them. Or anyone for that matter. Eckhart himself dedicating his life to alleviate suffering
So humble and yet so brilliantly perceptive. He sees the truth of human behavior with absolute clarity, the truth that is an answer in itself.
Eckhart, your kindness and gentleness touch my heart very deeply ! You are blessing!
What an absolutely wonderful question. I have suffered so much because of insisting that all of my pain goes away immediately.
Suffering is only necessary until we realize it is unnecessary :) much love!
@afghosting8772
5 жыл бұрын
But what if I am totally attached to the notion that I deserve pain and suffering.
@cringeproof100
5 жыл бұрын
@@afghosting8772 then you are suffering
@onreact
5 жыл бұрын
@@afghosting8772 That is ego. Ego can be both positive (I'm the best) and negative (I'm worthless). You "deserve" pain and suffering as long as you try to ignore it instead of acting upon it. As long as you put your hand into the fire there will be pain. Stop.
@afghosting8772
5 жыл бұрын
@@onreact Thank you. I am moving towards a breakthrough. There is something I must learn, though not sure what. Am almost there.
@onreact
5 жыл бұрын
@@afghosting8772 Sounds great. Apparently you are following the right path. Always remember though that the solution is inside you. You can't find it somewhere else.
"While a man is happy he may forget his God; but when grief comes and sorrows overwhelm him, then will he remember his Father who is in Heaven, and who is able to deliver him from his humiliations." ~ Abdu’l’Baha, Baha'i Faith
Great video! Thanks!!! “Someone I loved gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this, too, was a gift.” ~ Mary Oliver
@panacota8798
2 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t it my father? Gave me whole truck
Nowadays among the stuff being marketed as spirituality eckhart tolle is the real deal here ! People should just be wise enough to choose the right person to come to . He is an absolute treat to the humankind in these times
Eckharts hair always looks so nice and healthy, am I the only one that notices that?
When something that is ego created dissolves, there is suffering. Profound... 🤔
@stars_for_night_lights
5 жыл бұрын
@@medhini000 Because we should strive not to live by our egos, a.k.a. our carnal minds. And when we do, and things don't work out - there is suffering.
@escherichanja8522
4 жыл бұрын
Never, but superficial who think an apple is an egg will Always think suffering is only created by the ego and has no real Story. It may be easy to think People like to Play the victim but this view only helps the the real reasons to grow strong. I guess you are blind to the fact that we live in a world who makes fun of the suffering of others. Maybe it´s easier for you to think having suffering is selfcreated and there is no victim just because the reality is to hard to deal with.
I don't understand too much because i don't know english very good, but i listen the silence beyond the word and this makes me quiet and present, Thank You! 😊
I just started reading and reading Eckhart Tolle, and just amazing.
His books have taught me so much. Thank you, Eckhart. Namaste.
I feel completely aligned with Eckhart Toole. Like the words he says are like absolutely resonating with me, as if I know them deep down. I wish to meet him in person, I hope so soon.
@karennoble1076
Жыл бұрын
I do too, am aligned and resonating with him in all he says.
@VyshfulThinking
Жыл бұрын
@@karennoble1076 Hi, glad to see you feel the same. The comment was 3 years ago and he really helped me be more conscious in so many ways, now I have moved on. Not to any guru, but just experiencing life. Definitely watching his videos was a phase as I needed to realize so many things to be able to be who I am today. Cheers to your journey 🎈
Group think on a global scale. Yes we do cause our own suffering. No one can cause us to suffer, we have to take it on, identify with it, and own it as ours. If someone calls us fat, we only suffer when we provide value to it, own it and then attack ourselves. Emotional pain cannot be inflicted on us, we choose to cause ourselves to suffer...it is a masochistic way of life.
"Teach them how to suffer" Great Statement
@danchisholm1
2 жыл бұрын
yeah I noticed that as well. ❤
Thank you, Eckhart, from the bottom of my heart.
I do think that's a very pertinent question from the Irish man. The scale of suffering is actually going to be greater than anything humanity has ever experienced before; climate change, ecological destruction and famine for tens of millions. How do we accept and live within this new world that awaits our children?
“The root of suffering is attachment.” The Buddha
@RetroHalon
5 жыл бұрын
And the root of your attachment is your ego.
@spidyr2k
5 жыл бұрын
@@RetroHalon "why do we have to make this about me?", asks my ego.
@jadezee6316
5 жыл бұрын
because it is about you...jeez@@spidyr2k
@waxpalace7258
5 жыл бұрын
Bro so woke
@chocobochick5390
4 жыл бұрын
@@jadezee6316 he must be real important then lol
A concise explanation of economic systems. The "experts" need this. We are in the midst of change. Thus confusion and stress.
Thanks for the great pointers about the relationship between wanting more & the ego.
Eckhard Tolle is awesome always ,huge respect for.his perceptions and answers and wisdom
but besides that what i personally have learned is 1) you alwaus must be busy! 2) you always must be in good positive surroundings 3) dont do nothing if you can change the situation, if u can't, make the best out of it.
Yes, we create our own suffering and misery...via thought/thinking and ignorance. In the absence of ignorance and thought, there is no suffering.
@ushamgr4588
Жыл бұрын
True , i too created my own suffering through ignorance
Feeling inadequate, sad, lonely, depressed, hopeless. Surely destined to spend the rest of my days as a sickly, anxious wreck. I really had completely the wrong idea of what it was to be an egoist.
Eckhart helped out the bissies, he helped our dad, Gojo, and he helped the whole family!
I think that we will save the Planet. Consciousness is evolving for the first time in our history and renewable energies too
@SummerHaze12
5 жыл бұрын
The Planet doesn't need saving, we do. :)
@PijaakPanda
5 жыл бұрын
@@SummerHaze12 I agree, I don't know why so many people thing that the planet need be saved.
@andreabertozzi8199
5 жыл бұрын
+SummerHaze12 i agree with you, I meant, not destroy the planet we live in, our home
@robertburnett5561
5 жыл бұрын
I hope there is higher consciousness. But I watch people and the news.
@JonasAnandaKristiansson
5 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
From the root of greed (hate) grows a a scrawny "tree of life". On its scraggly branches are written misery, ugliness, conflict. suicides, mass shootings and war.. From the root of truth (love), grows a full "tree of life" bearing the delicious fruit of trust, compassion, understanding, joy, beauty and harmony.
Eckhart I went to Budapest to see you - I love you!!
I've read all of his books and listened to all of his talks, and still I find it hard to imagine how can he be not in the grip of fear which is the ego.
He is my hero..speaks the truth..take a look at ourselves..WE ARE CREATING OUR OWN SUFFERING. The foundation of this society has been delusional for years. Although created by unconsciousness the suffering brings us to consciousness.
So perfectly explained!
Love you so much master Eckhart, thank you for your priceless teachings!
Love the flowers on the table.
His second thoughts become his first...ECKHART is amazing.
Great! Thanks a bunch for sharing these simple yet deep & profound concepts! Leo Tolstoy had it in a pretty close way in "Anna Karenina" - where the girl suffered from some external sercumstances, but even mor from her morbid outlook on those.
At 60 , I don't know where I would be without Tolle , and I don't want to .
Love you beloved Eckhart..😍🙏💐
@marcpelletier1366
5 жыл бұрын
sunil kumar Fraud! Net worth 3mill
To have a husband like him,a father,a friend..whould be the greatest achievement ,the greatest thing in life😃
Thank you Eckhart!!🌌💚
Beautiful question and beautiful answer
My eating improved so much. Food taste so well. In my dream I was too busy with thinking to enjoy food. Now I can enjoy eating.
THANK YOU. Bless you. 💖🎇✨
0:35 Eckart is fluent in Whale, amazing!
The way he talks, his very calm voice is really easy to understand. Thank you very much!!!
DARLING GUY OF UNIVERSE. LOVE YOU AND ALL THAT SURROUNDS YOU AND NOT BEHIND YOU 🔔
I'm about to have my first child in a few days, I am very excited to teach her (at her own accord) how to be present and accept what is. I've already seen change in my sister who was very much opposed to these types of teachings. But she has come to a point where suffering is more or less unbearable. She has however now turned more towards his teachings and started to read the Power of Now. Thanks Eckhart!
I love him! And his humour too
I greet Brother Eckhart . Thank You .
Teaching your children how to use suffering to reach consciousness, I feel, is a closer approximation to what et means.
The illusion suffers so that it can refine itself to reality
Thank you
wow this was very interesting , I so need to hear this today everything happens for a reason
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
He is a good men...
Some individuals do not learn from their suffering. They can hit rock bottom and still not get the "message." Unconscious. Those of us who are committed to consciousness, improving our lives, and making the world a better place have the upper hand and embrace our resiliency. My opinion.
I usually look at Eckhart and be like man he’s so lucky, free, and wise. Until this video, I think this man just carries his weight very gracefully. Our suffering ends when we go?
Thats the Video i wanted to see thank you Eckhart
Thank you.
We currently live in the most peaceful era. Most wars are caused within people which is reflected in the 3D World. As within so without as Blake said. Thank you Eckhart 🧡
@0i0l0o
5 жыл бұрын
what do you mean "most peaceful era"?
Thank you!!!🙏🌸
Yes! Choose to wake again & again.......&yes,then we also can Share with the children,they will listen "cause we have a ray of light Kay La good rememberance
Ich liebe ❤ Dich - Eckhart Tolle
Eckhart can be confusing but he is a true homie
This spoke deeply to me
You can accept suffering by understanding that it's a signal. When you go in the wrong direction you suffer. Every single one of us destroys the planet by our very own choices - most of them being unconscious. You think you need a large SUV? You probably need to bolster your ego with it. Most probably you don't even need a car in many places. I live in a very car and meat loving society yet I have chosen not to eat animal products or drive. I also don't fly despite this country having the most frequently traveling population. Yet I don't feel limited at all. I discovered lots of tasty foods as a vegan, I can walk 10km any day, I prefer to travel by train. All of these choices reduce my carbon footprint immensely and make me much healthier.
@Caperhere
5 жыл бұрын
onreact Good to hear. There seems to be a disconnect between what a person reads online, and what that same person does in the real world to reduce their footprint.
@onreact
5 жыл бұрын
@@Caperhere Yeah, there is always a big step from knowing what's right to implementing it.
@tenminutetokyo2643
4 жыл бұрын
onreact I dumped my car 16 years ago and go everywhere by bike or on foot since. Now everyone else, get your act with it.
Beautiful
Thank you thank you n thank you oh great master 💕
This is very true suffering greatly is all in the mind 🙏💕💕💕💕🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Thankyou sir
Everything is as it should be... the “good” and the “bad”...there is no point in worrying about the future because you can’t stop it from happening. All you can do is accept the present moment and let go of trying to control the future. Hopefully your children will learn this truth as well.
very good
Amazing guy 🌱💚🙏🏽💚🌱
Eclhart the real OG
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} ...GREAT TALKS/ VIDEO..!!
“Teach them how to suffer” Deep
I"m a little confused; where is the middle ground between accepting what is and fighting when there is injustice? In acceptance am I to sit back and watch torture and starvation? Or change it by resisting? fighting? or simply by accepting what is and a shift in my consciousness WILL change the collective to a more peaceful one-
6:45 "... my life had to become a nightmare before the awakening happened ... 'Get me out of here!' ...."
The beginning of this is hilarious 🤣🤣
Awakening
. Mille merci à ce merveilleux homme ! 🙏
Suffering is also the proof of love.
Hey. I was in an accident 14 years ago, where my left arm went paralized, and ever since i experience extremly fantompains. So my question is: How do i work toward being present, when the pain is there constantly? I resently did some mushrooms and got realy paranoid and got axianty, when that was over i felt very aware, everything was more alive, like (trees, birds, water and so on) but i still get back to my old pain after a while, i feel like others that are close to me pull me back to uncousesness. Any suggestion on what to focus on in my progress?
@peggyharris3815
5 жыл бұрын
Have you studied Gabor Maté? His vids are on utube. His way of discussing trauma may be useful to you.
The only reason that you suffer is because you are trying to manifest every single desire at the same time, and the only reason for time is so that you can manifest every single desire one moment at a time. When you put your faith in time and start to believe that with time everything that you want will happen, with time will happen.
Our suffering is imagined 💗💗💗💗💗
@icanbestronger
4 жыл бұрын
Not true