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/ 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/2011/08/12/simplify-life-stress-relief-spiritual/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/12/simplify-life-stress-relief-spiritual/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:33:17 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1465 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/12/simplify-life-stress-relief-spiritual/feed/ 0 Eckhart Tolle, Power of Now, New Earth, Teleseminar, inner peace, simplify your life, reduce anxiety This is the recording of the September 1st Living With Tolle Teleseminar. On this call, we're joined by Maggie Wilkins, who shares a simple strategy that will help simplify your life, reduce stress and anxiety, become closer to your family, This is the recording of the September 1st Living With Tolle Teleseminar. On this call, we're joined by Maggie Wilkins, who shares a simple strategy that will help simplify your life, reduce stress and anxiety, become closer to your family, and experience the stillness and space that allows your spiritual growth. Larsen and Aristimuno no 1:03:05 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/2011/08/10/living-with-tolle-11-honoring-your-intuition/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/10/living-with-tolle-11-honoring-your-intuition/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:51:09 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=632 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/08/10/living-with-tolle-11-honoring-your-intuition/feed/ 2 Eckhart Tolle, Power of Now, New Earth, Intuition, Fear, Family, Work, Living With Tolle, Practice On this episode of Living With Tolle we explore ways to cultivate your intuition through the teachings of Eckhart Tolle. We discuss how to trust your intuition to help inspire your decision-making process in everyday life situations. - On this episode of Living With Tolle we explore ways to cultivate your intuition through the teachings of Eckhart Tolle. We discuss how to trust your intuition to help inspire your decision-making process in everyday life situations. Key Insights From Our Conversation: We begin the conversations exploring how the question “how am I being called to serve?” can be answered through "intuitive knowing," a process in which we listen to our intuition. Typically, with that answer comes a sense of expansion and a positive feeling. But soon we begin to hear the voice of the ego that second guesses our own intuition with words like: “you could never do that,” or “you don’t have enough money to do that.” This can thwart or challenge your intuitive sense around how you're being called to serve. So, is the guidance you are hearing that of your intuition or that of your ego? A good way to know this is to sense how the thought makes you feel. Do you feel expansive, positive, creative, or do you feel constricted, contracted and closed off to your creativity. Remember, the goal of the ego and pain body is to thwart your intuition if it does not feed the ego! Leo shares his experience at a recent meeting at work, how intuition was guiding his decision to participate, and the energy that kept him from contributing – the energy of internal doubt. Once he was able to let his intuition speak, there was an expansion of his ideas and the ideas in the room. How do you foster and nurture intuition? Greg shares a key insight from the works of Tolle – the body is a portal into the now. Unlike your mind, which can project a phantom self into the past and future, your body is completely grounded in the present moment. You body is fully anchored in the now. The key is to give your conscious attention, or your energy, to your body – instead of allowing you energy to be consumed in thoughts about the past and future. A fundamental practice is to give you attention to what Tolle describes as your “inner-body.” This spiritual practicing involves tuning into the inner energy field of the body and sensing an inner tingling sensation, or inner “aliveness.” (There is a video on the website that will guide you in the process of connecting to the inner body.) Intuition is a response of the body, the intelligence of the body and how it perceives the energy of another person, along with what is being spoken. The body interprets the vibration and the information. So trusting your intuition is really a process of trusting the intelligence of the body, even though the ego is generating thoughts that are second guessing your intuitive responses. The ego is trying to protect itself, and your intuition can be a threat to the ego. Awareness of your thoughts is key. A great practice to determine the source of your thoughts, whether your intuition or ego, is to ask the questions: what is the nature and quality of these thoughts. If they are expansive, foster creativity, connection and service, it would be a good guess they are coming from your intuition. If your thoughts are contractive, selfish, constrictive, fearful or limiting, they are probably emerging from the ego.  What experience are your thoughts creating? How can your intuition guide your productivity? Greg shares that with all the information coming at us in today’s world, using your intuition to evaluate the “value” of the information coming across your awareness will be an invaluable tool for increasing your personal productivity. In the past, you may have been able to look at each piece of information and analyze it, to really digest the information, but now there is just too much. It is far more effective to use your intuition to sense the value of what you are doing right now, and also how those actions resonate with how you are being called to serve. Greg also shares how your intuition can be of value in your dealings with clients. By sensing the state of your client, L. Aristimuno and G. Larsen no 31:50 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/2011/06/16/living-with-tolle-take-5-dating-fear-and-the-ego/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/06/16/living-with-tolle-take-5-dating-fear-and-the-ego/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:57:58 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=869 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/06/16/living-with-tolle-take-5-dating-fear-and-the-ego/feed/ 7 Eckhart Tolle, Power of Now, New Earth, Dating, Fear, Ego, Romance, Partner, Living With Tolle, Presence, Peace, Pain Body In this episode: You want connect with someone you are attracted to. You want to take the first step, but are overcome with fear. All this fear stems from the ego. Becoming aware of the ego is the first step towards overcoming your fears. In this episode: You want connect with someone you are attracted to. You want to take the first step, but are overcome with fear. All this fear stems from the ego. Becoming aware of the ego is the first step towards overcoming your fears. Play Now: Take 5 : Dating, Fear, and the Ego or Listen in a new window (12:36) Right-click to download(14.5MB) To send comments, share stories, and suggest real life situations of your own, simply use the comment section below to continue the conversation. Living With Tolle "Take 5" is a new series of podcasts full of practical tips to guide you through the challenges of daily life. In this series of short programs, we look at specific, real life situations that challenge our ability to stay present. Life Coach Greg Larsen and Leo Aristimuno guide us towards a state of awareness and presence through the fundamental teachings of Eckhart Tolle. We also continue to produce our longer, more in-depth podcasts once a month. If you find this podcast of value, we invite you to write a brief review on iTunes. Thank you! Aristimuno and Larsen no 12:36 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/05/31/ts-effortless-freedom-interview-with-matt-kahn-a-living-with-tolle-teleseminar/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/05/31/ts-effortless-freedom-interview-with-matt-kahn-a-living-with-tolle-teleseminar/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 21:22:27 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2866 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/05/31/ts-effortless-freedom-interview-with-matt-kahn-a-living-with-tolle-teleseminar/feed/ 7 Eckhart Tolle, Living With Tolle, Presence, Inner Peace, Non-Duality, Awakening, Spiritual, Podcast, Power of Now, Matt Khan Are you looking for an effortless way to experience the joy and tranquility of your true inner self? Would you like to dissolve the “sticking points” that block you from your own awakening? Elaborating on many of the same concepts explored by Eckhart T... Are you looking for an effortless way to experience the joy and tranquility of your true inner self? Would you like to dissolve the “sticking points” that block you from your own awakening? Elaborating on many of the same concepts explored by Eckhart Tolle, our guest, spiritual teacher Matt Khan, guides us through a surprisingly simple, fun, and non-denominational path towards effortless freedom, presence, and inner peace. On this recording of our May 3rd, 2011 teleseminar, we were joined by special guest Matt Kahn, a spiritual teacher, mystic, and intuitive healer who travels the world inviting seekers of all faiths to discover their true divine nature. Matt’s upcoming book, “Effortless Freedom – A Timeless Dialogue of Life’s Deepest Teachings,” served as a springboard for our discussion as we continued our journey of exploring teachings beyond Eckhart Tolle. We invite you to listen and put into practice the wisdom and guidance that Matt offers during this conversation. We also encourage you to share this conversation with your friends and experience "effortless freedom" as you explore the simplicity of that which never changes! ~ Peace, Leo & Greg Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:09:45 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/05/23/ts-tolle_addiction_ptsd_presence_john_green/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/05/23/ts-tolle_addiction_ptsd_presence_john_green/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 03:03:46 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2856 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/05/23/ts-tolle_addiction_ptsd_presence_john_green/feed/ 0 Eckhart Tolle, Living with tolle, Addiction, PTSD, inner peace, healing, alcohol, pain body, presence Awaken to the power of your presence and detox from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Learn how Eckhart Tolle's teachings can provide relief from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Use presence to find inner peace, heal a traumatized body and mind, Awaken to the power of your presence and detox from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Learn how Eckhart Tolle's teachings can provide relief from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Use presence to find inner peace, heal a traumatized body and mind, and reconnect with your deeper spiritual essence. For this episode, we were joined by special guest John Green, a former Airborne Ranger in the U.S. Army Special Operations and former group leader for a daily Alcoholics Anonymous group at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. John shares his work helping soldiers experience inner peace and presence through the teachings of Eckhart Tolle. He also shares how presence and the power of now can help provide relief from drug addiction, anxiety, and PTSD. Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:16:06 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/04/21/eckhart-tolles-prediction-for-2012/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/04/21/eckhart-tolles-prediction-for-2012/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:14:48 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2821 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/04/21/eckhart-tolles-prediction-for-2012/feed/ 0 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/04/19/the-power-of-presence-interview-with-jim-dreaver/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/04/19/the-power-of-presence-interview-with-jim-dreaver/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:54:51 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2791 http://livingwithtolle.com/2011/04/19/the-power-of-presence-interview-with-jim-dreaver/feed/ 2 Eckhart Tolle, Living with tolle, inner peace, conflict, stress, relief, pain body, presence, Power of Now, A New Earth, podcast On this recording of our January 4th, 2011 teleseminar, we were joined by special guest Jim Dreaver, a spiritual teacher and author who teaches a simple, three-step practice for awakening to freedom whenever you are experiencing conflict, upset, On this recording of our January 4th, 2011 teleseminar, we were joined by special guest Jim Dreaver, a spiritual teacher and author who teaches a simple, three-step practice for awakening to freedom whenever you are experiencing conflict, upset, or suffering. The first step is to welcome, or accept, what is. After all, it is what is! Leo Aristimuno no 1:02:23 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/2010/12/05/ts-from-hiding-to-shining-interview-with-brendon-lumgair/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/12/05/ts-from-hiding-to-shining-interview-with-brendon-lumgair/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:21:51 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2535 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/12/05/ts-from-hiding-to-shining-interview-with-brendon-lumgair/feed/ 1 Brendon Lumgair, Eckhart Tolle, Shining to Hiding Have you been inspired by the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and now feel a calling to share the transformation you have experienced. Do you feel called to help more people in their spiritual journey, to contribute to the awakening of humanity, Have you been inspired by the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and now feel a calling to share the transformation you have experienced. Do you feel called to help more people in their spiritual journey, to contribute to the awakening of humanity, to share a message of hope and transformation, or build a community of like-minded spiritual friends? Are you looking for inspiration and support to go from hiding to shining by stepping into your power as a spiritual teacher, coach, healer or conscious entrepreneur? On this recording of our November 2, 2010, teleseminar, we were joined by special guest Brendon Lumgair, a spiritual teacher and entrepreneur, to talk about the journey of honoring that call from within to serve at a deeper level and share your gifts with the world. Brendon shared for the first time his journey from reading “The Power of Now” in a College Philosophy class 10 years ago, to teaching over 25,000 people how to use Presence Power to de-stress, sleep better, and find themselves again through his websites: aNewEarth.com and AwakenedAction.com During the course of the call we share how to: let your light shine publicly and stop hiding behind other teachers, gurus or false beliefs of “I’m not spiritual / enlightened enough yet… maybe when I get another certificate in (blank), then I can start” be in the flow with the natural evolution of becoming a Spiritual Teacher, Facilitator, Coach, Healer, or Conscious Entrepreneur recognize the subtle traps of Spiritual-Egoism that can sabotage your success respond from Presence to glorious praise and pain-body criticism use your website, blog and social media as a powerful vehicle for your expression and to impact people around the world like no generation could ever dream of before Finally, here are some recommended resources mentioned during the teleseminar: Practicing Presence: A Guide for the Spiritual Teacher and Health Practitioner (Eckhart Tolle) Hosting an Eckhart Tolle Local Group Let Your Light Shine Online.com (Brendon's new website and service) Meetup.com (great website/tool for organizing local events) We invite you to listen with an open mind, as the ego may want to shine but fiercely resist actually dong so.  We also encourage you to share this conversation with all those who may benefit from its message of stepping into your power and letting your light shine! Peace, Leo & Greg About Our Guest Brendon had a profound Awakening experience while attending a live talk with Eckhart Tolle in 2001. When he sat with Eckhart in Presence he came to know his True Self. He knew himself, life, and the world, in a whole new way. Brendon has degrees in engineering and philosophy. He went on to work as an engineer in the corporate world for five years where he practiced presence in the work place. Brendon’s outer purpose was revealed to him while attending a retreat with Eckhart Tolle in Costa Rica in 2004. His outer purpose is to help awaken consciousness on the planet. A key tool is utilizing the power of the internet and technology. Brendon and a friend then started a community organization called Calgary-Satsang.com to promote and host weekend retreats with spiritual teachers from the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2004, Brendon was asked to give satsang by Pamela Wilson. He began giving satsang and teaching meditation and yoga as part of supporting people in awakening. Brendon took “The Leap” in 2008 by quitting his “secure” engineering career to live his life’s purpose of creating AwakenedAction.com to connect people around the world with today’s leading spiritual teachers and build a global community of Truth. Brendon and his wife Christine now empower other conscious entrepreneurs by building them websites and providing the marketing strategies and tools they need to live their purpose and make a good living so they don’t have to go back to unconscious jobs. Aristimuno & Larsen no 1:31:25 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/10/26/ts-the-power-of-now-in-mental-health-interview-with-dr-ray-doktor/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/10/26/ts-the-power-of-now-in-mental-health-interview-with-dr-ray-doktor/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:59:29 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2452 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/10/26/ts-the-power-of-now-in-mental-health-interview-with-dr-ray-doktor/feed/ 2 The Power of Now, Mental Health, Dr. Ray Doktor, Eckhart Tolle Is your mental health blocking you from fully accessing what Eckhart Tolle calls the power of now? Are you looking for an alternative to traditional therapy to help you deal with depression or anxiety brought on by to much thinking about the past and t... Is your mental health blocking you from fully accessing what Eckhart Tolle calls the power of now? Are you looking for an alternative to traditional therapy to help you deal with depression or anxiety brought on by to much thinking about the past and the future? How can the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and mindfulness practices help you quiet that noisy inner dialogue so you can live a more meaningful and productive life? On this recording of our October 5, 2010, teleseminar, we were joined by special guest Dr. Ray Doktor to talk about new techniques and practices in the field of mental health and how these can support you deepen your experience of the teachings of Eckhart Tolle. Dr. Ray is a counselor, life coach, and sexologist with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has a private practice in Los Angeles and his training and education includes gestalt therapy, somatic experience, NLP, and meditation. In our conversation, Dr. Ray talks about the characteristics of a mindful person: curious, open, non-judgemental, accepting, aware and loving.  He emphasizes that mindfulness is a lifestyle change in that it becomes who you are. Dr. Ray also outlines the four stages of healing (27:00): Recognize the problem Start talking about it Energetic Shift Spiritual Connection Near the end of the teleseminar (41:00), we had a listener ask Dr. Ray a question about the use of marijuana as a tool for practicing mindfulness.  Both Dr. Ray and Greg were able to reply and the exchange provided for quite an insightful segment all by itself. Finally, here are some recommended resources mentioned during the teleseminar: Dr. Dan Segal Parenting from the Inside Out (by Dr. Siegel) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Dialetical Behavioral Therapy (mindfulness is a core concept) We invite you to listen with an open mind, as mental health is key to living a meaningful and fulfilling life.  We also encourage you to share this conversation with all those who may benefit from its message of health, well-being, and spiritual growth. Peace, Leo & Greg About Our Guest Dr. Ray Doktor has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has a private practice working as a counselor, life coach, and sexologist. His training and education includes: gestalt therapy, somatic experience, NLP, meditation, guided imagery, qi gong, tantra, and yoga. He has conducted workshops and lectures in the United States, Netherlands, Brazil, and England, including speaking engagements at UCLA and UC Berkley. He has shared the same stages with Marianne Williamson, Bruce Lipton, and Eckhart Tolle. He has appeared on the E Channel, HBO, and KCAL 9 Los Angeles and has been quoted in and written articles for Psychology Today, Los Angeles Times, Men’s Health, and Santa Monica Daily Press. You might have also heard him on Playboy Radio, LA Talk Radio, or Talk America Radio. For more info visit Wholeminds.com. You can reach Dr. Ray by phone @ 310-692-4866 Sign Up for Our Free Teleseminar Series   Our teleseminars are free and are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30PT/8:30ET. Aristimuno & Larsen no 58:19 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/09/20/ts-raw-food-and-cleansing-the-body-interview-with-dhrumil-purohit/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/09/20/ts-raw-food-and-cleansing-the-body-interview-with-dhrumil-purohit/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:36:57 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2317 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/09/20/ts-raw-food-and-cleansing-the-body-interview-with-dhrumil-purohit/feed/ 0 Eckhart Tolle, Dhrumil Purohit, Raw Foods, Presence, Cleansing, detoxifying, diet, nutrition, podcast, living with tolle   - Is the health of your body a barrier to fully accessing what Eckhart Tolle calls the present moment? How can eating raw food and detoxifying the body by cleansing or fasting help you experience presence at a deeper level?   Is the health of your body a barrier to fully accessing what Eckhart Tolle calls the present moment? How can eating raw food and detoxifying the body by cleansing or fasting help you experience presence at a deeper level? On this recording of our September 7, 2010, teleseminar, we were joined by special guest Dhrumil Purohit to explore how eating more consciously and cleansing the body or fasting can support a deeper experience of the teachings of Eckhart Tolle. Dhrumil is a founding partner at the Clean Program and the Chief Community Organizer behind We Like It Raw. Dhrumil is passionate about the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and guiding people and communities through the world of holistic healing and spiritual living. In our conversation, Dhrumil shares how he came to the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and his journey of bringing awareness to his food choices.  He talks about the fact that food is information, and how that information affects our genes and the possibility for positive and negative results. We also talked about how food can amplify your presence and he offers a simple place to start:  green smoothie.  One goal for eating raw food, cleansing, and green smoothies is to taste what true health feels like, just like meditation allows you to sense what presence feels like. This was a very informative interview and Dhrumil's approach is very gentle, so you are not going to be forced to believe a set way of thinking, Dhrumil is a great ambassador for eating living food and cleansing, and his tools are simply good information and a lot of inspiration! Here are some recommended resources mentioned during the teleseminar: Dr. Alejandro Junger Dr. Frank Lipman Kathy Freston - Quantum Cleanse Donna Gates - Body Ecology We invite you to listen with an open mind, as our food choices come from a lot of conditioning and the egoic structures that support those choices can be very rigid. We also encourage you to share this conversation with all those who may benefit from its message of health, well-being, and spiritual growth. Peace, Leo & Greg   About Our Guest Dhrumil Purohit, is a simple sherpa who enjoys guiding people and communities through the world of holistic healing and spiritual living. During the day Dhrumil is a founding partner at the Clean Program, a health and wellness company that manufactures and sells detox and cleansing kits. He and his business partner Dr Alejandro Junger MD have a vision to revolutionize the world of cleansing by providing the most supportive detox program on the planet. Dhrumil is also the Chief Community Organizer behind We Like It Raw, the most popular online raw food community. And Lastly, Dhrumil serves as an advisor to a few non-profits including Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation. Sign Up for Our Free Teleseminar Series Our teleseminars are free and are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30PT/8:30ET. Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:09:50 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/08/11/ts_thegay_pain_body/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/08/11/ts_thegay_pain_body/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:59:55 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2231 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/08/11/ts_thegay_pain_body/feed/ 9 Eckhart Tolle, gay, homosexuality, homosexual, inner peace, LGBT, The Power of Now, A New Earth, Living With Tolle, Power, Now, Can the teachings of Eckhart Tolle help dissolve the personal and collective gay pain-body? Is being gay a help or hindrance to spiritual awakening? Does the label “Gay” limit a deeper experience of the true essence of life? Can the teachings of Eckhart Tolle help dissolve the personal and collective gay pain-body? Is being gay a help or hindrance to spiritual awakening? Does the label “Gay” limit a deeper experience of the true essence of life? On this recording of our August 3, 2010, teleseminar, we were joined by special guest Richard "Nick" Fyffe to explore what the teachings of Eckhart Tolle say about being gay, the possibilities for healing, being honest, living an authentic life, and spiritual awakening. In our conversation, we discussed how the process of labeling people (and ourselves) in general can often lead to an overidentification with the egoic label itself. We also talked about how the gay man, though a heightened sensitivity to difference, might in fact be closer to appreciating the different forms that are all expressions of a unified life force that bonds us all together as one. Nick is a Peace Minister with the non-denominational, interfaith Beloved Community. As a Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking, Nick works with other gay men who find themselves in the grips of Christian fundamentalism, and especially men who are now in traditional marriages and find themselves living a lie. This was a deeply moving interview with a ton of great insights for healing the gay pain-body and living your truth. We invite you to listen with an open heart, and to share this conversation with all those who may benefit from its message of hope, healing, and love. Peace, Leo & Greg About Our Guest Richard “Nick” Fyffe, Peace Minister, likes nothing more than regarding himself as a “regular Joe”….”I find it more and more “extraordinary” to be “ordinary”….How liberating it is to “come without credentials” without the labels that one imposes on oneself or the labels society loves to put in place”. Just a bit about Nick. Nick is from Ohio but has lived in Arizona for 6 years with his partner Brian. They have been together 10 years. After graduating high school, Nick married very young at age 18, and soon after had 2 sons. When he was “outed” as a gay, he divorced at age 23. Years and decades of self-judgment, family rejection and the loss of visitation with his sons, depression deepened and manifested in a self-induced Christian fundamentalist mindset. The combination of being gay and Christian launched him into a deep spiritual quest for relief from his depression. During this time Nick was engrossed in his working career of nearly 30 years with AT&T. Then came along Eckhart Tolle…..life changed…quickly at first, then some back sliding and little by little things started shifting. “I’ve allowed the thought (forms) of others to manage my entire life…and worse yet…I adopted them as my own”…..an intense study of Eckhart’s teachings followed, along with the teachings of Krishnamurt, one of Echhart’s often quoted spiritual teachers. This brings us to the present period when Nick was recently ordained as a “Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking” or “Peace Minister” after completion of seminary studies with the “Beloved Community Seminary” (a non-denominations interfaith seminary). Nick’s Peace Ministry has been focusing primarily on working with other gay men, who find themselves in the grips of Christian fundamentalism and especially men who are now in traditional marriages and find themselves living a lie. Those who married because their religion told them to do so or they followed societies traditional “Thinking”….JUST LIKE NICK DID. Nick can be reached at nickfyffe (at) aol.com. Update:  Here is part 1 of a presentation tapped at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore with special guests Nick Fyffe and Peter Bedard of www.CreateYourHealth.com. Sign Up for Our Free Teleseminar Series   Our teleseminars are free and are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30PT/8:30ET. Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:06:00 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/06/30/ts-cooking-with-presence-interview-with-alma-schneider-of-take-back-the-kitchen/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/06/30/ts-cooking-with-presence-interview-with-alma-schneider-of-take-back-the-kitchen/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:34:43 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2047 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/06/30/ts-cooking-with-presence-interview-with-alma-schneider-of-take-back-the-kitchen/feed/ 0 Cooking, Alma Schneider, Take Back the Kitchen, Eckhart Tolle, Anxiety, Family, Nutrition, Parenting How can the teachings of Eckhart Tolle help you cook with presence? When you are in your kitchen, are you anxious about the future or the past? On this recording of our June 1, 2010, teleseminar, we are joined by special guest Alma Schneider who shares... How can the teachings of Eckhart Tolle help you cook with presence? When you are in your kitchen, are you anxious about the future or the past? On this recording of our June 1, 2010, teleseminar, we are joined by special guest Alma Schneider who shares how cooking with presence can help people overcome negative thoughts about the kitchen. Aristimuno & Larsen no http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/05/30/18-the-spiritual-practice-of-being-calm/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/05/30/18-the-spiritual-practice-of-being-calm/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 04:19:53 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1970 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/05/30/18-the-spiritual-practice-of-being-calm/feed/ 3 Eckhart Tolle, Living With Tolle, Inner Peace, Calm, Power of Now, Meditation Are you finding it difficult to experience what Eckhart Tolle calls being “present” through the chaotic energy and challenges of everyday life? Two words can lead you back to that grounded and relaxed place where creativity and solutions can be accesse... Are you finding it difficult to experience what Eckhart Tolle calls being “present” through the chaotic energy and challenges of everyday life? Two words can lead you back to that grounded and relaxed place where creativity and solutions can be accessed: Be Calm. Leo Aristimuno no 40:38 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/05/12/ts-find-relief-from-your-pain-body-with-emotional-freedom-techniques-eft-interview-with-jon-boyd-barrett/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/05/12/ts-find-relief-from-your-pain-body-with-emotional-freedom-techniques-eft-interview-with-jon-boyd-barrett/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 05:14:04 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1933 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/05/12/ts-find-relief-from-your-pain-body-with-emotional-freedom-techniques-eft-interview-with-jon-boyd-barrett/feed/ 0 anxiety,awareness,eckhart tolle,Emotional Freedom,inner body,new earth,pain body,power of now,reflection,Reiki,Tapping Are you searching for relief from what Eckhart Tolle describes as your "pain-body"? On this recording of our May 4, 2010, teleseminar, we are joined by special guest Jon Boyd Barrett to discuss how practices such as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Are you searching for relief from what Eckhart Tolle describes as your "pain-body"? On this recording of our May 4, 2010, teleseminar, we are joined by special guest Jon Boyd Barrett to discuss how practices such as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Reiki, and Tapping, can help you release or dissolve the pain-body. Leo Aristimuno no http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/04/15/ts-the-tolle-trap-with-brian-johnson-philosophers-notes/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/04/15/ts-the-tolle-trap-with-brian-johnson-philosophers-notes/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:43:31 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1902 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/04/15/ts-the-tolle-trap-with-brian-johnson-philosophers-notes/feed/ 13 Eckhart Tolle, Inner Peace, Awakened Doing, Power of Now, New Earth, Action, Life Purpose Have you fallen into the "The Tolle Trap?" Have you been awakened by the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and find that creating a new earth is *ALL* about the power of now and being in the moment? On this recording of our April 6, 2010, teleseminar, Have you fallen into the "The Tolle Trap?" Have you been awakened by the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and find that creating a new earth is *ALL* about the power of now and being in the moment? On this recording of our April 6, 2010, teleseminar, we discuss "The Tolle Trap" with special guest Brian Johnson. Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:07:30 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/03/17/addiction_recovery_eckhart_tolle_peter_marinelli/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/03/17/addiction_recovery_eckhart_tolle_peter_marinelli/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:44:34 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1847 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/03/17/addiction_recovery_eckhart_tolle_peter_marinelli/feed/ 34 Eckhart Tolle, Inner Peace, addiction, recovery, Living With Tolle, Power of Now, Sober, anxiety Are you suffering from an addiction to alcohol, drugs, sex, or eating? How can the teachings of Eckhart Tolle help support you? How can you find the spiritual path to recovery? On this recording of our March 2, 2010, teleseminar, Are you suffering from an addiction to alcohol, drugs, sex, or eating? How can the teachings of Eckhart Tolle help support you? How can you find the spiritual path to recovery? On this recording of our March 2, 2010, teleseminar, we discuss addiction and recovery with special guest Peter Marinelli. In this conscious conversation about addiction and recovery,  Peter shares from a deep place of experience and wisdom how the Twelve Step Program and the teachings of Eckhart Tolle have helped and inspired him to find a deeply spiritual path to recovery. It is evident he "walks the talk" when it comes to practicing spiritual disciplines for cultivating permanent sobriety. Peter shares stories about his own process of recovery.  He explains how seeking information is not enough. Rather, it is seeking an experience with the information, and seeking an experience with the God of your understanding, that leads to inner transformation. Peter is very versed with the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and the power of discovering silence, stillness, presence, and the now for growing spiritually. This interview has generated a lot of buzz and we highly recommend making some space in your life to take a listen! Peace, Leo & Greg Now for more on our guest: Peter Marinelli has been sober over 21 years and has dedicated his life to helping others recover from alcoholism and drug addiction. As an international circuit speaker, Peter has given hundreds of talks across the US and Europe on subjects related to recovery. He has spoken at numerous treatment centers, universities and before medical organizations to both suffers and clinicians alike. Peter has also been invited to speak for the National Council on Alcoholism and been a guest on talk radio (Afflicted and Affected) and done workshops on Spiritual Transformation for various religious organizations. Peter has spent the majority of his sobriety in the Treatment Industry and his mission is to help addicts and alcoholics recover from their fatal illness. Sign Up for Our Free Teleseminar Series   Our teleseminars are free and are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30PT/8:30ET. L. Aristimuno and G. Larsen no 1:01:54 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/02/16/lwt-ts-your-inner-truth-an-interview-with-living-luminaries-creator-sean-mulvihill/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/02/16/lwt-ts-your-inner-truth-an-interview-with-living-luminaries-creator-sean-mulvihill/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:34:15 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1694 The Power of Now or A New Earth? Do you really know the Truth of who you are and have the tools to remember this Truth in your daily life? Join us and special guest, Sean Mulvihill, the creator and star of the educational DVD, Living Luminaries: On the Serious Business of Happiness, as we have a conscious conversation on "Remembering the Truth." ]]> http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/02/16/lwt-ts-your-inner-truth-an-interview-with-living-luminaries-creator-sean-mulvihill/feed/ 9 eckhart tolle,Living Luminaries,Sean Mulvihill,teleseminar Are you experiencing challenges getting back to that Truth you first experienced when reading The Power of Now or A New Earth? Do you really know the Truth of who you are and have the tools to remember this Truth in your daily life? Are you experiencing challenges getting back to that Truth you first experienced when reading The Power of Now or A New Earth? Do you really know the Truth of who you are and have the tools to remember this Truth in your daily life? Join us and special guest, Sean Mulvihill, the creator and star of the educational DVD, Living Luminaries: On the Serious Business of Happiness, as we have a conscious conversation on "Remembering the Truth." Leo Aristimuno no http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/01/25/lwt-teleseminar-the-eight-limbs-of-yoga-and-the-teachings-of-eckhart-tolle-with-brendon-lumgair/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/01/25/lwt-teleseminar-the-eight-limbs-of-yoga-and-the-teachings-of-eckhart-tolle-with-brendon-lumgair/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:44:11 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1660 http://livingwithtolle.com/2010/01/25/lwt-teleseminar-the-eight-limbs-of-yoga-and-the-teachings-of-eckhart-tolle-with-brendon-lumgair/feed/ 3 living with tolle, eckhart tolle, yoga, meditation, new earth, power of now Do you want to learn how yoga can help you grow in presence power, bring your body and mind back into natural alignment, and deepen your experience with the teachings of Eckhart Tolle? Join us and special guest, Brendon Lumgair, Do you want to learn how yoga can help you grow in presence power, bring your body and mind back into natural alignment, and deepen your experience with the teachings of Eckhart Tolle? Join us and special guest, Brendon Lumgair, as we discuss how yoga can help you create “space” in your life and serve as a system for spiritual growth. All this and more on the recording of our January 5th teleseminar. Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:10:00 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/12/11/lwt-teleseminar-romantic-relationships-as-spiritual-practice/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/12/11/lwt-teleseminar-romantic-relationships-as-spiritual-practice/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:30:15 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1630 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/12/11/lwt-teleseminar-romantic-relationships-as-spiritual-practice/feed/ 6 Eckhart Tolle, Love, romance, relationships, Power of Now, Living With Tolle, teleseminar What is the purpose of your relationship? Do you have a purposeful relationship that provides "space" for you and your partner to grow in Presence Power? In this recording of our Dec 1 Teleseminar, we discuss how Eckhart Tolle's teachings can help us u... What is the purpose of your relationship? Do you have a purposeful relationship that provides "space" for you and your partner to grow in Presence Power? In this recording of our Dec 1 Teleseminar, we discuss how Eckhart Tolle's teachings can help us understand romantic relationships as a powerful catalyst for spiritual transformation. What is the purpose of your relationship? Do you have a purposeful relationship that provides "space" for you and your partner to grow in Presence Power? Are you providing support that nurtures your partner's inner and outer purpose? What does the support you need look like for you? This is the recording of our December 1, 2009 Living With Tolle Teleseminar call with special guests Brendon and Christine Lumgair from www.AwakenedAction.com, and Greg's wife, Dr. Sarah Larsen. On page 133 of The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle shares how transformative relationships can be: “When your partner behaves unconsciously, relinquish all judgment... To relinquish all judgment does not mean that you do not recognize dysfunction and unconsciousness when you see it. It means "being the knowing" rather than "being the reaction" and the judge... Being the knowing creates a clear space of loving presence that allows all things and all people to be as they are. No greater catalyst for transformation exists.” Are you able to "be in the knowing" and relinquish all judgment about your partner? Are you able to just be present and offer them "a clear space of loving presence"? All of this and more on this recording of our December 1st Teleseminar. Now for more on our guests: Brendon Lumgair is a spiritual teacher, yoga and meditation teacher, and creator of the website www.AwakenedAction.com and the Free Power of Now web classes. Christine Lumgair is a life coach and works with entrepreneurs to help them monetize their passions. She is also partners with Brendon and serves as the Director of Marketing for www.AwakenedAction.com. Click her for more on Christine's coaching. Brendon and Christine live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Dr. Sarah Larsen is a 3rd Generation Palm Reader, Spiritual Counselor, Medical Intuitive and Medical Doctor. She heals with energy medicine and her approach to hand analysis and healing has been described as merging ancient wisdom and modern medicine for optimal health. Click here to learn more about Sarah. Announcements: Brendon and Christine will be offering a Power Couples Teleseminar at their www.AwakenedAction.com website. Here is an introduction to this exciting opportunity: "Our Powerful Couple's Tele-Seminar will help you get through what's holding you back from taking your next step in having a powerful, purposeful, passionate relationship. We're here to tell you that you don’t have to feel disconnected, not listened to, or lacking direction in your relationship anymore. Join us in this 90 minute Tele-Seminar to find out how. The Live Tele-Seminar will be on Weds. December 16th at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern, 2am GMT. *The Tele-Seminar will be recorded and available for you to download after*" Please visit www.AwakenedAction.com and sign up for the free Power of Now membership to receive more information and to sign up to the Power Couple's Tele-Seminar. Brendon is also currently offering a Free 5-Week Power of Now Web Class that started November 23rd. He is teaching practical breathing & meditation techniques and spiritual lessons based on Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now”. Go to www.AwakenedAction.com to get your Free ticket for the remaining broadcasts join today. Please let us know what you think of the Teleseminar in the comments section below. Did you have any insights about your relationship? Do you have a question for one of the guests? Please join in today and become apart of this dynamic and growing community! Peace, Leo & Greg Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:15:36 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/12/01/living-with-tolle-17-meeting-new-people/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/12/01/living-with-tolle-17-meeting-new-people/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:10:37 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1401 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/12/01/living-with-tolle-17-meeting-new-people/feed/ 6 Eckhart Tolle, Power of Now, New Earth, Dating, Fear, Ego, Romance, Living With Tolle, Pain Body Learn how cultivating presence, accepting the Now, and being aware of the one Life that we all are, will allow you to meet and enjoy the people around you in completely new ways. Learn how cultivating presence, accepting the Now, and being aware of the one Life that we all are, will allow you to meet and enjoy the people around you in completely new ways. Aristimuno and Larsen no 31:06 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/11/15/living-with-tolle-16-nature-life-and-presence/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/11/15/living-with-tolle-16-nature-life-and-presence/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:42:43 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1271 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/11/15/living-with-tolle-16-nature-life-and-presence/feed/ 0 Eckhart Tolle, Power of Now, New Earth, Awareness, nature, children, Life, presence 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... 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. Be sure to share it on this Father's Day! Leo introduces his two newly launched Eckhart Tolle iPhone Applications: Read about them and view video demos *here* Buy them now at the iTunes App Store: The Power of Now Inspiration Deck for the iPhone The Power of Now Meditation Deck for the iPhone Play Audio Now Episode 16: Nature, Life, and Presence or Listen in a new window (27:10 minutes) Right-click to download to your PC, or [ctrl + click] to save to Mac (31.1MB) Watch the Video of This Episode: [flash medium=7 f={shownavigation=true&showstop=true&showdigits=true&usefullscreen=false&autostart=false}] 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? If you enjoy our podcast, please visit the iTunes store and write us a brief review. Thanks! Peace, Leo & Greg Aristimuno and Larsen no 27:05 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/10/15/the-illusion-of-thought-teleseminar/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/10/15/the-illusion-of-thought-teleseminar/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:19:55 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1511 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/10/15/the-illusion-of-thought-teleseminar/feed/ 4 Eckhart Tolle, Living With Tolle, Illusion, Thinking, Thought, anxiety, Life, presence, A New Earth, form, Power of Now How often do your thought & mental stories prevent you from taking action? Does incessant thinking create anxiety & prevent you from enjoying the present moment? Does the smoke screen of your thoughts prevent you from knowing your true yourself? How often do your thought & mental stories prevent you from taking action? Does incessant thinking create anxiety & prevent you from enjoying the present moment? Does the smoke screen of your thoughts prevent you from knowing your true yourself? All this and more on the recording of our October 6th Teleseminar. On page 21 of A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle points to a key transformation central to all of his teachings: “...at the heart of the new consciousness lies the transcendence of thought, the newfound ability of rising above thought, of realizing a dimension within yourself that is infinitely more vast than thought. You then no longer derive your identity, your sense of who you are, from the incessant stream of thinking that in the old consciousness you take to be yourself.” In fact, on page 22, he goes on to explain why it is essential that we collectively learn to transcend thought, and what happens when we don't: "...complete identification with form -physical forms, thought forms, emotional forms... results in a total unawareness of my connectedness with the whole, my instrinsic oneness with every "other" as well as with the Source. This forgetfulness is original sin, delusion, suffering. When this delusion of utter separateness underlies and governs whatever I think, say, and do, what kind of world do I create? To find out the answer to this, observe how humans relate to each other, read a history book, or watch the news on television tonight." Read this selection again carefully. When we forget our connectedness, our oneness with everyone, and with life itself, what happens? Complete identification with our thoughts is one way to forget this oneness, one path to suffering. Identifying with incessant thought is forgetting the vastness of all that lies beyond thought: a vast interconnected Being-ness that is peacecully all-inclusive. Ultimately, it is Love. On our October 6th teleseminar, we were joined by Michael Jeffreys,  organizer of the Santa Monica Eckhart Tolle Meetup and author of “Success Secrets of the Motivational Superstars.” In a lively conversation, we explore how incessant thinking prevents us from taking action, prevent us from enjoying the present moment, and, ultimately, hide our recognition of our oneness with Life. We also discuss strategies for breaking through the illusion of thought, dismantling illusions of form, and experiencing the peace and beauty of being One with Life. Play Audio Now LWT Teleseminar (10/6/09): Seeing Through the Illusion of Thought or Listen in a new window (69 minutes) Right-click to download to your PC, or [ctrl + click] to save to Mac (39.6MB) Sign Up for Our Free Teleseminar Series Our teleseminars are free and are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 5:30PT/8:30ET. On the first Tuesday, we are joined by a special guest. On the third Tuesday, we will listen to an excerpt of a recording from Eckhart Tolle, reflect on it, do a Q&A, and end with a guided inner body meditation. If you're interested in hearing Eckhart's owns words on the "Illusion of Thought" and the "Essence" that we are, check out these MP3 tracks we've selected for you. Preview the tracks below and click "Buy." Then purchase and download directly from Amazon. A portion of the purchase benefits Living With Tolle. <A HREF="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Flivwittol-20%2F8014%2F8bbc74e7-f590-49e9-bccb-eaf1af0c6ad2&Operation=NoScript" mce_HREF="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Flivwittol-20%2F8014%2F8bbc74e7-f590-49e9-bccb-eaf1af0c6ad2&Operation=NoScript">Amazon.com Widgets</A> Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:09:08 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/08/07/toxic-anxiety-the-recording-from-our-teleseminar/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/08/07/toxic-anxiety-the-recording-from-our-teleseminar/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:31:07 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1414 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/08/07/toxic-anxiety-the-recording-from-our-teleseminar/feed/ 8 eckhart tolle, overcoming anxiety, social phobia, fear, inner peace, presence, anxiety, power of now, new earth, living with tolle, overcoming fear On this installment of our teleseminar series, we explore how to use the teachings of Eckhart Tolle to overcome social anxiety in its extreme and mild forms. Listen to the recording of our call with Chris Collins as he shares his personal experiences o... On this installment of our teleseminar series, we explore how to use the teachings of Eckhart Tolle to overcome social anxiety in its extreme and mild forms. Listen to the recording of our call with Chris Collins as he shares his personal experiences overcoming social phobia and anxiety. We discuss how Eckhart Tolle's teachings help us understand anxiety and its relationship to avoidance of the present moment. Our special guest, Chris Collins is the founder of the Long Island Eckhart Tolle Silent Meet-Up Group and facilitator of the Anxiety Disorder support group for New York’s Suffolk County Mental Health Association. His web sites are http://www.chriscollins.net and http://www.meetup.com/thepowerofnow/ In a heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Chris shares his own personal battles with anxiety, how he's overcome the debilitating stories of the ego, and how he's discovered inner peace and presence through accepting the Now. We also discuss how support groups, creating alternative stories, cultivating presence, and meditation can all help you overcome the fears, paralysis, and discontent surrounding anxiety. Click here to learn more about the Teleseminar series. Peace, Leo and Greg Aristimuno and Larsen no 1:00:46 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/06/04/inspiration-and-creativity/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/06/04/inspiration-and-creativity/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:41:35 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1226 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/06/04/inspiration-and-creativity/feed/ 3 Eckhart Tolle, Power of Now, New Earth, Awareness, Economy, recession, presence, inspiration, creativity, opportunities, bold action On this episode of Living with Tolle we discuss how the teachings of Eckhart Tolle can help you to find inspiration for creating beautiful, new things in your life. We discuss how to triumph over the constrictions of complaining and fear. On this episode of Living with Tolle we discuss how the teachings of Eckhart Tolle can help you to find inspiration for creating beautiful, new things in your life. We discuss how to triumph over the constrictions of complaining and fear. We explore how to cultivate acceptance and presence to help you find inspiration and new opportunities with a sense of purpose in your everyday life. In this special video podcast from California, we begin by sharing how life has been calling us to serve through unique projects that are independent of Living with Tolle, but were inspired by Tolle’s teachings. Greg talks about his song Better Friends, his new recording, music video and website www.happyashumanlypossible.com. Leo talks about his work designing two new Eckhart Tolle iPhone Applications: The Power of Now Meditation Deck and The Power of Now Inspiration Deck. In the second half of the podcast we elaborate further on the teachings and how they can be used to inspire creativity around the key question: How is life calling me to serve? Play Audio Now Episode 15: Inspiration, Opportunity, and Service or Listen in a new window (39:53 minutes) Right-click to download to your PC, or [ctrl + click] to save to Mac (45.7MB) Watch the Video of This Episode: [flash medium=6 f={shownavigation=true&showstop=true&showdigits=true&usefullscreen=false&autostart=false}] Key Insights From This Episode: Minutes 0-18: Greg's new project: Better Friends Leo's iPhone apps: The Power of Now Meditation Deck & The Power of Now Inspiration Deck Minutes 18-40: The value of being open and receptive, even in time of a crisis, so you can harness the opportunities or solutions that are available to you. Reflecting on deeper questions of life, such as “how is life calling me to serve?” and cultivating presence so you can be in a space to allow creative reply from Life to flow into your life. Your deepening presence will also allow you to sense the egoic driven fears and then rise into action from a state of conscious awareness. By accepting the fear, or the crisis that may be triggering the fear, you will more easily discover the solutions to alleviate it. As you grow in what Tolle calls “presence power” you will naturally become more receptive to how Life is calling you to serve and live a life of deeper meaning and purpose. Complaining or venting may appear to be “letting off steam,” but in reality, it ends up contaminating your field of presence and preventing the solutions from being perceived and put to use. Complaining does not solve anything and shuts down the full potential of your creativity. It is fuel for the ego and all complaints, big or small, keep you from living your full potential. New opportunities to create and contribute are always available to you. A constant focus on the past or future, or a continual complaint about the present moment, close off the doors of opportunity and those “beyond my imagination” discoveries. Accepting and being fully present in the Now will raise your awareness of the many opportunities for play and creativity offered by Life. Questions for Deeper reflection: How have the teachings of Eckhart Tolle inspired you to create? How have they inspired you to take bold massive action and to follow new opportunities? How are anxious, constricting thought patterns keeping you form fully experiencing life? How are you nurturing your creativity? Items mentioned on this episode: Greg's new song & web site: Better Friends Leo's Eckhart Tolle iPhone Apps:The Power of Now Meditation Deck and Inspiration Deck These are available exclusively at the iTunes Store. Sign up here to be notified of our official release. Eckhart Tolle on Oprah Winfrey's "A New Earth Webinar" Deepak Chopra on The Ellen Show Print Products Mentioned: Ekhart Tolle's Power of Now Inspiration Deck (the print version) is available from New World Library. L. Aristimuno and G. Larsen no 39:53 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/06/04/betterfriends/ http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/06/04/betterfriends/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:44:38 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1223 http://livingwithtolle.com/2009/06/04/betterfriends/feed/ 3