Eckhart Tolle's Simple Guide to Living in the Present Moment
Summary
TLDRThe script emphasizes the importance of practicing mindfulness by being aware of the simplicity of the present moment and our sense perceptions without labeling them. It discusses the concept of 'non-conceptual intelligence' that transcends traditional IQ and suggests that being fully present and aware of our sensory experiences can lead to a deeper understanding of our existence beyond the physical. The speaker encourages letting go of past and future fixations to embrace the timeless dimension accessible through the present moment.
Takeaways
- 🧘 Practice mindfulness to avoid mental clutter by being aware of the simplicity of the present moment.
- 🌿 Acknowledge the 'isness' of all things without labeling your sense perceptions to awaken non-conceptual intelligence.
- 🌱 Non-conceptual intelligence is a vast, innate intelligence that cannot be measured by IQ tests and is distinct from conceptual knowledge.
- 🙅♂️ Refrain from labeling sense perceptions, as it is a deep-seated habit that can distract from the present moment.
- 🌳 Engage with the world non-conceptually by experiencing sense perceptions like sight, sound, and touch without mental labeling.
- 🌬 Be aware of the sensations around you, such as the breeze on your skin and the scents in the air, as part of your practice.
- 🕊 Recognize the space of awareness that enables sensory perceptions, which is the essence of your being.
- 🌌 Understand that there are two dimensions: the world of sensory perceptions and the timeless dimension of deep awareness.
- ⏳ Time is a concept that gives and takes away, but the timeless dimension is beyond time and is the portal to transcendence.
- 💡 Practice living in the present moment, as it is often overshadowed by thoughts of the past and future.
- 👁️ Embrace the 'Deep eye' of awareness and the 'surface eyes' of sensory perception, acknowledging both as part of your existence.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of practicing awareness of the simplicity of the present moment?
-The main purpose is to avoid adding to the clutter of the mind and to let go of existing clutter, by focusing on the present moment and its sense perceptions without labeling them.
Why is it suggested to refrain from labeling our sense perceptions?
-Labeling can lead to a continuous mental habit that may cause us to lose touch with the non-conceptual dimension and the vast intelligence waiting to be awakened within us.
What is meant by 'non-conceptual intelligence'?
-Non-conceptual intelligence refers to a deep-seated, innate intelligence that cannot be measured by IQ tests and is distinct from conceptual thinking.
How does practicing sense perception without labeling contribute to the practice of 'beingness'?
-It allows one to be fully present and aware of the senses, such as sight and sound, without getting caught up in mental labels or judgments, enhancing the experience of beingness.
What is the significance of the 'deep eye' in the context of this script?
-The 'deep eye' represents the essence of consciousness, the awareness that makes sensory perception possible, and is the timeless dimension beyond the physical world.
How does the concept of time relate to the fear of aging and death?
-Time is seen as a factor that brings about growth, strength, and eventually, decay and death. The fear arises when one identifies solely with the physical body and personality, without acknowledging the timeless dimension.
What is the role of the present moment in transcending the limitations of time?
-The present moment serves as a portal into the transcendent dimension, where one can experience the timeless aspect of existence, beyond the constraints of time.
Why is it important to practice living in the present moment?
-Practicing presence allows one to be centered in the current experience, rather than being consumed by thoughts of the past or future, leading to a more fulfilling and less anxious life.
How does the practice of being present affect one's relationship with the past and future?
-It helps to reduce the dominance of past memories and future anxieties, allowing for a more balanced and peaceful state of mind.
What is the significance of the 'surface eyes' in the script?
-The 'surface eyes' represent the sensory perceptions and the physical world, which have their place but should be acknowledged without being the sole focus of one's attention.
How can one practice being present moment centered?
-One can practice by being aware of the sensory perceptions around them, such as the room, the sounds, and the physical sensations, while also being aware of the underlying consciousness that enables these perceptions.
Outlines
🧘 Practicing Mindfulness and Non-Conceptual Awareness
The first paragraph emphasizes the importance of practicing mindfulness to avoid mental clutter and to let go of unnecessary thoughts. It discusses the concept of being aware of the simplicity of the present moment through sense perceptions without labeling them. The speaker introduces the idea of 'non-conceptual intelligence,' which is a vast intelligence that cannot be measured by IQ tests and is different from the habitual process of labeling and conceptualizing our experiences. The practice involves being aware of the senses such as sight, hearing, and touch, and experiencing the present moment fully without being lost in thoughts about the past or future. The speaker encourages sitting in awareness of the room and its totality, observing without labeling, to access this non-conceptual state of being.
🕰 The Timeless Dimension and Consciousness
The second paragraph delves into the concept of consciousness and the timeless dimension, which is beyond the physical world and sensory perceptions. It contrasts the awareness of the 'I am' presence with the happenings in the world, suggesting that while life is filled with events and changes, the deep self remains unchanged and is not subject to time. The speaker discusses the fear associated with aging and the realization that time is relentless, but also points out that the present moment serves as a portal to this transcendent dimension. The practice involves letting go of labels and thoughts as they arise, focusing on being present and centered, and not being overly attached to the past or future, which are often the focus of most people's minds.
🌐 Living in Dual Dimensions: The Deep and the Surface
The third paragraph continues the discussion on living in two dimensions: the deep, timeless self and the surface level of everyday life. It acknowledges the existence of the surface level, which includes the future and the past, but encourages the practice of living in the present moment. The speaker notes that most people are preoccupied with either the future or the past, and that the present is often overlooked or disliked. The practice here is to be aware of the 'deep eye' or the essence of consciousness while also being conscious of the sensory world. The paragraph concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing that the future and the past do not actually exist as separate entities from the present moment.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Awareness
💡Clutter
💡Non-conceptual
💡Labeling
💡Sense Perceptions
💡Consciousness
💡Present Moment
💡Time
💡IQ
💡Transcendent Dimension
💡Mindfulness
Highlights
The practice of awareness of the simplicity of the present moment helps avoid mental clutter.
Acknowledging the 'isness' of things without labeling promotes non-conceptual intelligence.
Non-conceptual intelligence is distinct from IQ and is not measured by conventional tests.
Labeling sense perceptions is a deep-seated habit that can be consciously reduced.
There is an alternative way of being in the world that awakens non-conceptual intelligence.
Being aware of sense perceptions like seeing, hearing, and feeling without getting lost in thoughts.
The experience of the breeze on the skin and the warmth of the air as part of being present.
The trade winds as an example of environmental sensations that can be part of the practice.
The awareness of the senses is the space in which experiences arise.
The concept of 'I am' as the essence of consciousness that enables sensory perception.
The distinction between the world of sensory experiences and the timeless dimension of consciousness.
Time as a factor that both enables and erodes life, leading to the fear of death.
The importance of recognizing the present moment as a portal to the transcendent dimension.
The practice of letting go of labels and thoughts to be more present in the moment.
The tendency of people to be preoccupied with the past or future rather than the present.
The challenge of living in an antagonistic relationship with the present moment.
The practice of living in two dimensions: the deep eye of consciousness and the surface of sensory experiences.
The acknowledgment of the surface experiences without losing touch with the deeper consciousness.
Transcripts
so here you practice
being and one of
the very helpful practices here in order
to
avoid uh adding to the Clutter of your
mind and in
fact letting go of the the Clutter is uh
practice
awareness
of the Simplicity of the present moment
the sense perceptions of the present
moment
acknowledge the isness of all
things give that give it attention
and refrain as much as possible from
labeling your sense perceptions that is
not
impossible it is of course it is of
course a deep-seated
habit to continuously have to label your
sense perception what you're seeing oh
look at that isn't that
nice oh this was something I saw that
last year my aunt had that oh I wish I
had that in my where where can you buy
that I wonder oh isn't this interesting
I wonder what the tree is called the the
there's nothing wrong with finding the
names of trees but don't lose yourself
in that there is another way of being in
the world that is non-conceptual that
awakens the
non-conceptual dimension the
non-conceptual intelligence in
you because there is a vast intelligence
waiting to be awakened and I call it
nonconceptual intelligence it cannot be
measured in IQ tests
so you might have a high
IQ doesn't mean you're closer to
Awakening in fact if you're identified
with all the
knowledge then you're further away from
Awakening if you're identified with
it
practicing sense
perception without labeling mentally and
this a beautiful and this is part of the
beingness of the practice
being sense perception is
visual auditory the
birds visual Sky amazing things to see
vegetation
plants even feeling the breeze on your
skin the warm
air sometimes the wind gets can be get
quite strong here it's uh we added on
first day I was came
here there's a trade winds that
sometimes blow across the ocean that can
last for hours and days and it's a
continuous and you can feel it on your
skin it's not
unpleasant so you can feel that and Bree
whatever scent they maybe in the air all
senses and experience
that be there as the awareness for the
sense perceptions and that that
awareness is the space so you are the
space for whatever
arises but
knowingly right
now here we can practice that
sit
here aware of the room the totality of
it you can look around ceiling there's a
man sitting on the shair up
here who is
that the body
okay um
quite pleasant but I'm already labeling
it but it's you don't there's no need to
label it just let it
be so in this
moment there are your sense
perceptions mostly visual probably
because and in auditory because there
the sound of my
voice sense perceptions and yes of
course you might feel the weight of your
body on the chair all that
yes and what else is
there that which
enables the sense perceptions to be
we could call that
Consciousness but that is the essence of
you that is the Deep
eye so can you be aware of that deep
eye at the same time as you
perceive through your senses whatever is
there so you have there you have you
there are two two Dimensions here
now one dimension is the
world whatever it contains and you take
that into through sensory
perception and then you
aware of the awareness that makes
sensory perception
possible you can you feel that you are
you can sense the I am
and here things
happen but in the depths of your being
nothing is
happening it's beyond any happening
because there's no time there there's
time here everywhere time
is the thing
that enables you to do everything that
you do time does that and then it takes
everything
away time gives you all kinds of
stuff and it helps it makes you
grow and they get
stronger and then it starts eroding
you and then in the end it kills
you oh my
god time is killing me
some people I already realized that a
long time ago that time is killing but
the older one
gets the more you realize that time is
is um engaged in killing
you and that's scary if all that you
know of yourself is a physical body and
the and the
personality then that's that's there's
great fear
because that's all you know you've never
gone any
deeper
oh so the Timeless
Dimension present
moment present moment is the portal
into that dimension
Transcendent
Dimension
now this is a beautiful practice sense
perceptions
without let go of labels when they rise
just don't become too interested in the
labels they are thoughts just let let go
and then you while you're here
especially the practice is to be as
present moment centered as possible
because your life otherwise your
normally your life is usually consists
of your
past the present
moment and your you called
future
now for most
people either future or past
are
uh completely almost completely occupy
their mention for younger until you get
old it's usually
future when you reach a certain age and
you realize you don't have much future
left then you become more ined in the
past and you kep thinking about it oh
that was there there oh I remember that
yeah but the present moment is rarely
fully acknowledged it's always it's just
a stepping stone to the next moment
which is the
future or you actively hate it that's
not uncommon too there are people who
who who live in an antagonistic
relationship with the present M most of
their
lives and some old up some older people
they get the canorous old men
get don't talk to me about that I know
it all it's all rubbish nonsense
so here you
practice living in the two
Dimensions the Deep
eye and the surface eyes is fine it has
its place
you acknowledge
it but practice present moment
living the you don't need
to the Future and the
past never as obviously everybody knows
that that they
actually don't exist as
such for
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