LWT 35 | Nature, Life, and Presence – Teachings of Eckhart Tolle
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On this episode of Living with Tolle, our conversation centers around natural beauty. We discuss how nature reflects back to us how to be present in the moment. We explore how Nature can also be a portal to the now by inspiring breath-taking moments of no thought. We talk about connecting to the inner aliveness in nature, in pets, and in young children, a practice that can help us honor the life force in other human beings around us, and ourselves.
We begin this podcast by sharing our new projects:
Greg’s discusses his new song Better Friends, his new recording, music video and website www.happyashumanlypossible.com.
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Leo introduces his two newly launched
Eckhart Tolle iPhone Applications:
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The Power of Now Inspiration Deck for the iPhone
The Power of Now Meditation Deck for the iPhone
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Key Insights From This Episode:
Natural beauty reflects back to us how to be present in the moment.
Nature can be a portal to the now by inspiring “breath-taking” moments of no thought – drawing out the presence within us.
The lack of ego in nature makes natural beauty available, aware, giving and receiving.
Nature is all around us in the form or plants or flowers, trees, water, and giving your conscious attention to these forms of natural beauty will allow you to engage these forms without thought – to sense their aliveness, beauty, and design.
Whether you live in a large city or the country, how can you begin to interact with nature in a more conscious way?
Pets are reflections of presence – reflections that evoke presence to emerge within us. They are mirrors and reminders of our own natural ability to live from the present moment.
Leo shares his experience with his eight month old son and how babies also serve as precious reminders of our natural state – with no back story or compulsive thinking about the future.
Indeed, The life force within a baby that is so captivating or breathtaking, is the same force of life within your spouse, boss, friend, and yourself.
By consciously appreciating the presence and aliveness of nature, pets, and small children, we naturally begin to honor the inner life force within other human beings – and ultimately within ourselves.
Questions for deeper reflection:
- What forms of nature are in your daily surroundings?
- How can you be conscious of nature, pets, or children, so they can serve as true reminders of presence?
- How can you make a special effort this week to spend time in nature and take a breaks away from the structures of the egoic mind?
- How can you make changes in your environment and daily routines for more conscious interactions with nature?
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Peace,
Leo & Greg
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