http://livingwithtolle.com The Teachings of Eckhart Tolle Applied to Daily Life | Podcast, Videos, and Articles Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:55:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 We explore "The Power of Now" and "A New Earth" and try to answer one practical question asked by many fans of Eckhart Tolle: How can you apply these teachings to daily life? In each podcast, hosts Greg Larsen and Leo Aristimuno guide you through relaxed conversations, interviews with special guests, practical spiritual practices, reflexive meditations, and simple recommendations for practicing presence and stillness in everyday life. For videos, articles, and information visit our web site please visit www.livingwithtolle.com Leo Aristimuno no Leo Aristimuno admin@livingwithtolle.com admin@livingwithtolle.com (Leo Aristimuno) Leo Aristimuno and Greg Larsen The teachings of Eckhart Tolle applied to daily life. Eckhart Tolle, Power of Now, New Earth, Meditation, Pain body, spirituality, Family, Zen, Happiness, Peace, Anxiety http://www.livingwithtolle.com/wp-content/images/RSS_graphic.png http://livingwithtolle.com/category/articles/featured/ TV-PG http://livingwithtolle.com/2012/01/31/ts-living-realization-an-interview-with-scott-kiloby/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2012/01/31/ts-living-realization-an-interview-with-scott-kiloby/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:35:30 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=3257 http://livingwithtolle.com/2012/01/31/ts-living-realization-an-interview-with-scott-kiloby/feed/ 0 Eckhart Tolle, Living with Tolle, Inner Peace, Presence, Power of Now, Joy, Scott Kiloby, Living Realization Living With Tolle Presents a Special Interview With Scott Kiloby In this episode of the Living With Tolle Podcast, we continue our search for teachings that enhance our understanding of Eckhart Tolle and invite us to experience the Power of Now. Greg interviews spiritual teacher Scott Kiloby, who explains that freedom is available and actually contained in your very presence. Inspired by Eckhart Tolle and other non-duality teachers, Scott shares his special approach to realizing presence, awareness, and inner joy. Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:04:10 http://livingwithtolle.com/2012/01/19/my-spiritual-awakening-in-india/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2012/01/19/my-spiritual-awakening-in-india/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:10:09 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=3294 http://livingwithtolle.com/2012/01/19/my-spiritual-awakening-in-india/feed/ 0 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/10/podcast-episode-5-practicing-acceptance/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/10/podcast-episode-5-practicing-acceptance/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:23:15 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=407 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/10/podcast-episode-5-practicing-acceptance/feed/ 1 eckhart, tolle, power, now, new, earth, parenting, joy, presence, being, practice, fatherhood, peace, acceptance, On this episode of Living With Tolle we focus on "Acceptance," the first stage of "Awakened Doing," as explained by Eckhart Tolle in A New Earth. Practicing acceptance can help us cope with tragic loss, daily life, On this episode of Living With Tolle we focus on "Acceptance," the first stage of "Awakened Doing," as explained by Eckhart Tolle in A New Earth. Practicing acceptance can help us cope with tragic loss, daily life, and the challenges of personal awakening. Play Now or Listen in a new window (32 minutes) Right-click to save to your computer (44MB) If you enjoyed this podcast, you can share it with friends. Simply use the ShareThis button at the end of this post. Thanks! Key Insights From Our Conversation: Sharing transformative experiences with others feels good. The process of awakening, on a personal and spiritual level, affects you in unexpected ways. Personal Awakening is not about creating a fixed paradise, but about being in the process of continually creating paradise “Acceptance” can help you deal with and recover from loss and tragedies, such as hurricanes. The Ego creates itself through identification by attaching itself to form, to things around us, and even to our thoughts. When those are stripped away, we have an opportunity to realize “I am not my possessions” or “I am not my thoughts.” Even in the face of loss, you can still experience the present moment, inner aliveness, and the joy of being. An explanation of Awakened Doing: (from Chapter 10 of A New Earth) Step 1: Acceptance. Step 2: Enjoyment. Step 3: Enthusiasm. Begin with Acceptance: It is fundamental. [Watch Greg speaking about acceptance] How do you accept a flat tire? How do you accept cold soup at a restaurant? How do you accept your kids’ tantrums or daily messes? A state of non-acceptance is a state of resistance, which creates Negativity. Acceptance can help you listen to your kids, accepting their emotions, creating deeper empathy and better connections with them. How can we practice acceptance without “putting up with” undesirable situations and challenges? Acceptance is not about a passive resignation to life’s situations. Accept the situation, acknowledge the problem, then consciously correct the situation through acceptance. Though your conditioned way of being can react to problems by complaining, creating drama, anger, and frustrations, acceptance allows you to engage life’s challenges in more clear-headed, dynamic, and creative ways. Acceptance allows for clarity of mind. Don’t engage in drama, false stories, internal complaints, inaccurate interpretations of what’s happening around you. All this energy wasted in the drama can actually make the problem worse. Rather, accept the situation and the present moment as it is unfolding. The solutions you seek are more readily available through acceptance than through resistance. Questions to our audience: How is your inability to create acceptance wasting energy in your life? How is your resistance to life creating more anger or anxiety than necessary? How do you experience resistance in your life? How do you experience acceptance? What has happens when you have accepted the situation differently, more fully, without the resistance? Have our conversations helped you to reach that moment of acceptance? Please share your experiences and your feedback in the "Response" section below. As we continue to develop our site, your comments on everything from content to design will be very valuable. Thanks for listening. Peace. Leo & Greg Larsen and Aristimuno no 31:58 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/08/living-with-tolle-10-the-pain-body/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/08/living-with-tolle-10-the-pain-body/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:21:05 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=479 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/08/living-with-tolle-10-the-pain-body/feed/ 43 eckhart,tolle,power,now,pain,body,awareness,practice,daily,living,depression On this episode of Living with Tolle we talk about the pain-body, a powerful spiritual insight Eckhart Tolle first introduced in The Power of Now. We explore how the pain-body manifests in life and strategies for dealing with the short term and long te... On this episode of Living with Tolle we talk about the pain-body, a powerful spiritual insight Eckhart Tolle first introduced in The Power of Now. We explore how the pain-body manifests in life and strategies for dealing with the short term and long term effects. What is the Pain-Body? The pain-body has been described by Eckhart Tolle as past emotional pain alive in your life today. The pain-body is a living entity or energy field that is attached to the authentic expression of your life. As such, it can be described as a parasitic energy field engorging itself on your life energy. Think of a tapeworm: it releases a chemical in the body that makes you crave food that feeds and engorges the parasite, but is actually bad for you. "The pain-body is a semi-autonomous energy-form that lives within most human beings, an entity made up of emotion.  It has its own primitive intelligence, not unlike a cunning animal, and its intelligence is directed primarily at survival. ~ Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth But the pain-body is not just a personal problem. The pain-body is a collective phenomenon. The pain-body is transferred to the individual through social and cultural conditioning. You experience the collective pain-body on a personal level and through the many ways it can manifest in your life. In fact, the collective pain-body survives through individuals remaining unconscious and contributing “pain” from personal experiences. Eckhart has stated that your greatest responsibility is to personally cleanse yourself of the pain-body, so you no longer add to the collective pain-body. Why is acceptance such a powerful spiritual practice in dealing with the pain-body? The pain-body has two states: active and dormant. When it is active, it is a sign that you are not conscious enough to keep from reacting to life from the pain. And even though it may be uncomfortable and counterintuitive, when the pain-body is active the only constructive response is to be in acceptance of what is happening in this moment. "The beginning of freedom from the pain-body lies first of all in the realization that you have a pain-body.  Then, more important, in your ability to stay present enough, alert enough, to notice the pain-body in yourself as a heavy influx of negative emotion when it becomes active.  When it is recognized, it can no longer pretend to be you and live and renew itself through you." ~ Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth If you enjoyed this podcast, you can share it with friends. Simply use the ShareThis button at the end of this post. Thanks! Key Highlights From Our Conversation Leo opens the conversation by talking about his recent feelings of depression. In short, daily life kicks in and overwhelms him. He describes a sense of “falling off the wagon,” specifically around his inability to feel present, to practice acceptance, and to connect with others in daily life, especially around his work life. Lack of time, work obligations, lack of joy all led him to a feeling of disillusionment with the spiritual teachings he’s been exploring. Even though intellectually the teachings make sense and have led him to a sense of awakening and greater presence, this “down” episode fundamentally challenges all he’s been working towards. He describes it as a feeling of having to go back and starting from the beginning. Greg points to the pain-body as a way to explain Leo’s situation. Thus begins a great conversation about the role of the pain-body on both a personal and a collective level and on the importance of acceptance as a powerful spiritual practice for dealing with the pain-body. (16:00) Many times people complain about the pain-body and don’t want it to come up. This is the ego complaining about the pain-body, but the energy of the complaint is what feeds the pain-body itself! So you have to go back to step one, which is acceptance. The best response is to be in acceptance when the pain-body is active, Larsen and Aristimuno no 30:43 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/04/11/ts-beyond-eckhart-tolle-interview-with-michael-jeffreys/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/04/11/ts-beyond-eckhart-tolle-interview-with-michael-jeffreys/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:45:18 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2658 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/04/11/ts-beyond-eckhart-tolle-interview-with-michael-jeffreys/feed/ 6 A New Earth,eckhart tolle,Michael Jeffreys,power of now Do you feel an urge to expand your experience and spiritual knowledge? Do you wish to explore teachings that complement your understanding of presence and of Eckhart Tolle's Power of Now? Are there other teachers or teachings that could help you deepen... Do you feel an urge to expand your experience and spiritual knowledge? Do you wish to explore teachings that complement your understanding of presence and of Eckhart Tolle's Power of Now? Are there other teachers or teachings that could help you deepen your understanding of presence or enlightenment and support you on your spiritual journey? On this recording of our December 7, 2010, teleseminar, Leo and Greg were joined by special guest Michael Jeffreys, organizer of the Santa Monica Eckhart Tolle Meetup and author of "Success Secrets of the Motivation Superstars." We discuss our spiritual journeys and what teachers or teachings have been a part of our awakening. Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:10:18 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/02/18/living-with-tolle-12-intuition-inspiration-life-as-an-odyssey/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/02/18/living-with-tolle-12-intuition-inspiration-life-as-an-odyssey/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:06:06 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=784 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/02/18/living-with-tolle-12-intuition-inspiration-life-as-an-odyssey/feed/ 0 Eckhart Tolle, New Earth, Power of Now, Greg Larsen, Inpiration, Enthusiasm, career, adventure, change, life, intuition, presence On this episode of Living With Tolle, we share ways to access your intuition at a deeper level, ways to boldly act on inspiration, and how to start living life as an odyssey of service. - First, an announcement. On this episode of Living With Tolle, we share ways to access your intuition at a deeper level, ways to boldly act on inspiration, and how to start living life as an odyssey of service. First, an announcement. Thanks to your support Living With Tolle has skyrocketed up the charts! As of today, we are one of the top five podcasts in the iTunes Self-Help Category. We’d like to thank our listeners all across the world who continue to subscribe to our podcast, write comments, and write reviews at the iTunes store. We are also grateful to all of you who continue to donate to support our project. Finally, many thanks to those of you who continue to spread the word about our growing community. Thank You. Key Insights From Our Conversation We begin the conversation by re-visiting a key question from Episode #11 on Intuition. Are the thoughts you are thinking expansive, positive, resonant, or are they contracting, negative, out of alignment with what you intuitively know you can be. We continue explaining how intuition can serve up inspiring thoughts or “callings” that beckon us to explore our life’s odyssey. How can you experience your life as an odyssey? The teachings of Eckhart Tolle allow us to cultivate a deeper state of presence, and that presence allows for a greater sense of openness and receptiveness. It is from this space of being open and receptive that inspiration is able to flow into your life. Are you inspired towards a major change in your life? Is life calling you to experience a new odyssey? From a state of presence, you will be able to answer this for yourself and take the steps necessary to break out of the mental and physical structures that hold you back. Leo shares the story behind the creation of Living With Tolle and how inspiration and intuition served as guides on the journey from idea to manifested reality. He also talks about the journey he and Greg took to the peak of Mt San Jacinto in Southern California. The 12 mile hike served as an odyssey that broke them out of the mental and physical structures of their daily life and enabled them to take action on the inspiration that flowed. Sometimes, an adventurous event that takes us out of the daily structures can be tremendously inspiring and can give us the presence of mind to take bold action. What structures are in place in our lives that keep us from following our intuition and inspiration? We reflects on Eckhart’s teachings about the ego and the egoic structure that keep us in a state of fear and keep us “blocked in.” These mental structures, some built upon the physical structures of our lives (homes, cars, jobs), actually serve the ego by maintaining a sense of control and safety. The ego will keep us in the safe structures, even though those structures may thwart our growth and our ability to serve life fully from intuitive inspiration. These structures can keep us from living our life’s odyssey and keep up from experiencing deep fulfillment. How is your home apart of your identity? How strong is your identity wrapped up in your job? How do those structures serve you or hold you back? Sometimes our inspired calling may require that we move out of our current structures and embrace change and growth. How can breaking out of your mental and physical structures allow for a deeper appreciation and the enjoyment of the structures we experience in life? If the inspiration is calling us to make radical changes, what do we do in the time of transition between the inspired thought and actual life-change? (@ 20 mins) Reach out for support. As you move into taking steps on your odyssey, who do you need to reach out for support so your dream is nourished? The ego will limit your ability to reach out and embrace change – even though sticking it our may be detrimental to you. This is because the ego tries to protect itself, to go it alone and work it all out in the head. L. Aristimuno and G. Larsen no 39:22 http://livingwithtolle.com/2008/09/13/acceptance/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2008/09/13/acceptance/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:06:46 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=361 http://livingwithtolle.com/2008/09/13/acceptance/feed/ 7 http://livingwithtolle.com/2008/09/12/lwt-episodepodcast3-overcominganxiety/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2008/09/12/lwt-episodepodcast3-overcominganxiety/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:10:08 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=304 http://livingwithtolle.com/2008/09/12/lwt-episodepodcast3-overcominganxiety/feed/ 1 eckhart tolle, power of now, new earth, anxiety, inner peace, presence Anxiety. What is it? How to deal with it? Tips for harnessing nervous energy and practicing presence to powerfully engage in the game of life. - Key Insights From Our Conversation: Leo shares his anxieties about having a baby. Anxiety. What is it? How to deal with it? Tips for harnessing nervous energy and practicing presence to powerfully engage in the game of life. Key Insights From Our Conversation: Leo shares his anxieties about having a baby. Managing the “butterflies” or nervous energy as an actor or speaker Harnessing the influx of life energy as a performer Managing “stage fright” and consciously choosing an inspired performance Cultivating the dynamic intelligence of the body Practice being present to prepare the body for “game time” in life Be a professional at being present – to give your best performance Becoming your own “life saver” Acceptance and cultivating presence enables you to powerfully engage in life Feeling good in the body Join the Conversation (Share a Comment) What situations in your life cause you anxiety? Have you been paralyzed or inspired by anxiety? How have you harnessed the creative energy behind anxiety? Does regularly cultivating presence on a regular basis help you when it's game time? Aristimuno & Larsen no 28:21