Nothing In This World Provides Lasting Happiness

Nothing In This World Provides Lasting Happiness

In this podcast, Eckhart talks about how many of us strive to become a bigger, better version of “me.” We do that through myriad achievements, wealth, status or possessions. Eckhart says it’s like the person who believes buying a more palatial home will somehow signify they’ve made it. He believes people become so invested in outcomes they neglect the journey. He says even spiritual seekers fall into this trap when they chase after enlightenment which can become another form of ego. He explains these behaviors are all a misguided quest for fulfillment and identity. Eckhart cautions against looking for ourselves in everything we do. He says no goal will ever make us happy because who we truly are has nothing to do with outcomes or achievements. He says our deepest selves are rooted in consciousness itself. Eckhart describes it as the one transcendent source of all life. He says becoming aware of this dimension is the only thing that will bring lasting fulfillment.

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Essential Teachings Special:Finding Peace; Accepting What Is

Essential Teachings Special:Finding Peace; Accepting What Is

Eckhart says the world is not here to make us happy, it’s here to make us conscious. If we are looking for fulfillment in a particular relationship, job or life circumstances, we may find disappointme...

13 Nov 202539min

Essential Teachings Special: Releasing Unconsciousness

Essential Teachings Special: Releasing Unconsciousness

Eckhart says sometimes we experience a gravitational force that seems to push us back into unconsciousness. When we feel overwhelmed by watching the news or experience a painful loss, these are the mo...

6 Nov 202532min

Essential Teachings Special: Transforming Our Suffering into Awakening

Essential Teachings Special: Transforming Our Suffering into Awakening

Eckhart talks with a live audience about the paradox of suffering and awakening. He says the ego, in its attempt to strengthen itself, creates distress and eventually brings about its own destruction....

30 Okt 202538min

Essential Teachings Special: Forgiveness and Awakening

Essential Teachings Special: Forgiveness and Awakening

Eckhart discusses forgiveness. He says most of us carry resentments or grievances. Eckhart calls them internal dark spots that block consciousness from emerging and strengthen the ego. True forgivenes...

23 Okt 202523min

Essential Teachings Special: Accessing the Dimension Beyond Thought

Essential Teachings Special: Accessing the Dimension Beyond Thought

Eckhart explains why our goal is to learn to access the transcendent part of ourselves which is beyond thinking. Most people have no connection to this state until some crisis pushes them to dig deepe...

16 Okt 202534min

Essential Teachings Special: Real Change Begins with Our State of Consciousness

Essential Teachings Special: Real Change Begins with Our State of Consciousness

Eckhart says the most important things we can do is transform our state of consciousness, realize our connection to the source and let go of our self-imposed limitations. He compares the transcendent ...

9 Okt 202531min

Essential Teachings Special: Know Thyself: Remembering Who We Are

Essential Teachings Special: Know Thyself: Remembering Who We Are

Eckhart quotes ancient Greek philosopher, Pythagorus who said, “Know thyself.” Eckhart says unfortunately our educational system is geared toward only one kind of knowledge: the intellectual. He expla...

2 Okt 202535min

Essential Teachings Special: Rising Above Life’s Challenges

Essential Teachings Special: Rising Above Life’s Challenges

Eckhart asks, “When life’s challenges strike, how do we respond?” He questions do we rise above worn-out patterns with new awareness or do we spiral into the old unconsciousness. He says we shouldn’t ...

25 Sep 202540min

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