Eckhart Tolle Discussion Community

ATC - You mentioned earlier about gradual awakening. In his latest book, "Soul Story," Tim Freke talks briefly about the possibility that awakening is more common and easier now, due to the increasing number of people who are there or moving towards it. Freke re-introduces the concept of the soul, i...

When we go about our daily lives we often interact with others, and in so doing we present to them the persona that they've been accustomed to seeing - in other words, to them we are what we've always been. They may know us as a neighbor, so we respond as their neighbor; they may know us as a teach...

ATC - Presence is a cauldron. No fixations can survive in it while it is fully operational. But old "subconscious beliefs" are neurophysiological patterns buried very deeply. Awakening (at least for me) was the sudden recognition that "I'm not, ultimately, who I though I was at all." It was a sudden...

Meditation may not be necessary. Apparently it was not for ET, or a couple of other teachers who "shifted" rather spontaneously. But stilling the mind is very helpful, meditation stills the mind, etc. Awareness of the source of psychological pain and dwelling there is useful. Cognitive techniques su...

Great! Now that I understand your meaning in the Present Moment, let me tell you the story of my 'awakening,' it's directly related. My wife brought home PON about 11 years ago and said "you might like this." Like kiki, I studied and practiced TM for many years (since 1974.) And had been searching f...

Thanks, turiya- hugely helpful distinction that I will use going forward!

Andy

ATC: Mainly I'm validating your experience of going with the flow: I just have to do what's required of me this moment, and they are all very practical and concrete. For example, right now, I am finish writing this post. The moment after that would be me getting the green drink out of the fridge. So...

Welcome, Ally. Articulate, introspective new members are always welcome. There are a few 'rules,' here: http://eckhart-tolle-forum.inner-growth.info/viewforum.php?f=9 - most are just normal, civilized behavior. This forum is about 14 years old, is hosted by a young Israeli, and moderated by a bunch ...

kiki - I've replied in the IC.

Andy

Welcome helloworld! In my opinion you have progressed spiritually to a point where you have a perspective on your experiences, including your emotions surrounding those experiences that is not available to nor experienced by others in your group. In the nondual community we refer to that as "The Wit...

practical things I want to achieve. Getting the green drink is one of these. Finishing the post is one of these. Is not "having a good relationship with my mother" one of these? How about "getting a good job as a (_____)." Or retiring without debt. Or "awakening." Distinguishing authentic "nudges f...

Welcome, ATC! I am so reminded at the gift we have in kiki, as I return to the forum after major surgery (total knee replacement.) Thanks again, kiki! Adyashanti has a wonderful audio selection on "Healing the Core Wound of Unworthiness", here: https://www.adyashanti.org/index.php?file=productdetail...

Welcome Ckunert - If you are referring to laws regarding the evolution of an individual consciousness, ET spoke about this briefly in about the third Webinar with Oprah in 2009. He said he felt that the ego was just too powerful to be overcome much before the age of 30 or so. If you are speaking abo...

Hey Smiiley!

Actually she touches on a number of topics other do not. But when she talks about the more common experiences and concepts, her writing is somewhat different and beautifully crafted. Mainly she talks about "what happens next" -- still a pretty new genre.

Andy

Kharr -

I know I speak for all the regular members and moderators when I say we are always happy to have helped anyone!

You might enjoy exploring Scott Kiloby's center and projects: https://kilobycenter.com/

Scott is a friend and early member here.

Andy