http://livingwithtolle.com The Teachings of Eckhart Tolle Applied to Daily Life | Podcast, Videos, and Articles Mon, 07 May 2012 06:31:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 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 TV-PG http://livingwithtolle.com/articles/featured/lwt32-anxiety-depression-pain-body-tolle/ http://livingwithtolle.com/articles/featured/lwt32-anxiety-depression-pain-body-tolle/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:21:05 +0000 Leo http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=479 http://livingwithtolle.com/articles/featured/lwt32-anxiety-depression-pain-body-tolle/feed/ 45 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/articles/lwt26-power-of-now-in-mental-health-interview-with-dr-ray-doktor-tolle/ http://livingwithtolle.com/articles/lwt26-power-of-now-in-mental-health-interview-with-dr-ray-doktor-tolle/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:59:29 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=2452 http://livingwithtolle.com/articles/lwt26-power-of-now-in-mental-health-interview-with-dr-ray-doktor-tolle/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/articles/lwt19-addiction-recovery-peter-marinelli-eckhart-tolle/ http://livingwithtolle.com/articles/lwt19-addiction-recovery-peter-marinelli-eckhart-tolle/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:44:34 +0000 Greg http://livingwithtolle.com/?p=1847 http://livingwithtolle.com/articles/lwt19-addiction-recovery-peter-marinelli-eckhart-tolle/feed/ 35 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