Challenging Times Can Awaken Us

Challenging Times Can Awaken Us

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Essential Teachings Special: Transcending The Self

Originally aired May 19, 2022. In this episode, Eckhart reflects on his signature teaching about being aware of the present moment. He says when we focus on the here and now our senses become heightened. Eckhart says when we give any experience our full attention, we are taking t ...  Show more

Essential Teachings Special: Glimpses of Awareness

Eckhart answers questions about our identification with the ego and our thoughts. He says the light of consciousness is relentlessly gobbled up by the mind and turned into thinking. He believes practicing presence is the only immunity against our thoughts. He says as we begin to ...  Show more

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