Eckhart Tolle on Willpower and Wanting in Manifestation

Summary

The transcript emphasizes the power of presence and detachment in manifesting desires. It suggests that manifesting effectively requires feeling fulfilled already, rather than focusing on lack. Drawing on Jesus' teachings, it highlights the importance of believing in the receipt of desired outcomes to attract them. The speaker illustrates this with the example of wanting a house, explaining that true fulfillment comes from internal contentment, not external possessions.

Takeaways

• 🧘‍♂️ **Presence is Key**: The most powerful way to manifest is through the feeling of already having what you desire, which arises from being present in the moment.
• 🌟 **Image and Fullness**: Manifestation is effective when the image of what you want merges with the sense of fullness of being.
• 🚫 **Avoid Desire**: Saying 'I want' implies lack, which is not conducive to manifestation; instead, feel that it's already here.
• 🎭 **Life as a Game**: Viewing the process of manifestation as a game or play can reduce attachment to outcomes and increase effectiveness.
• 🪢 **Detachment is Essential**: Detachment from the outcome is crucial; excessive attachment can hinder the manifestation process.
• 🤔 **Happiness Unlinked**: You should not need the desired outcome for happiness or fulfillment; it's about internal state, not external conditions.
• 🙏 **Believe in Reception**: According to Jesus, believe that you have already received what you pray for, and it will be yours.
• 🏡 **Visualize and Affirm**: Use visualization and affirmations to empower the image of your desires with a sense of presence.
• 🌱 **Inner State Consistency**: Whether you live in a trailer or a mansion, your inner state of fullness should remain consistent.
• 🕊️ **Freedom from Externals**: True freedom comes when your inner state is not dependent on external conditions or achievements.

Q & A

What is the primary message about manifestation in the transcript?

The primary message is that the most powerful way to manifest something is to feel that it already exists, which comes from being present in the moment and feeling a sense of fullness.

Why is it not beneficial to manifest with a sense of 'I want'?

Saying 'I want' implies a lack, which is not a powerful state for manifestation. It's more effective to approach manifestation with the feeling of already having what you desire.

What is the significance of being present in the present moment for manifestation?

Being present merges the image of what you want with a sense of fullness, creating a powerful state for manifestation.

How does detachment play a role in the manifestation process?

Detachment allows the manifestation process to occur without becoming a future projection, helping to prevent the manifestation from becoming an obstacle due to excessive attachment.

What does the transcript suggest about the relationship between happiness and the things we manifest?

The transcript suggests that one should not need the thing they are manifesting for happiness or fulfillment, as this indicates a lack that can hinder the process.

What is the importance of not projecting the desired outcome into the future?

Not projecting into the future allows the desired outcome to be realized as already existing on some level, which is a more effective state for manifestation.

What does the transcript say about the teachings of Jesus regarding manifestation?

The transcript refers to Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the importance of believing that one has already received what they pray for, as this belief aligns with the concept of manifestation.

How does the feeling of appreciation for one's current situation aid in manifestation?

Appreciating one's current situation, like living in a trailer, can prevent disempowering narratives and allow one to feel a sense of fullness, which is conducive to manifestation.

What is the role of visualization and affirmations in the manifestation process?

Visualization and affirmations are tools that can empower the sense of presence and help one feel they already have what they desire.

Why is it important to maintain the same inner state whether or not the manifested desire is achieved?

Maintaining the same inner state ensures that external conditions do not dictate one's happiness, leading to a sense of freedom and liberation.

What does the transcript imply about the nature of external achievements in relation to internal state?

The transcript implies that external achievements should be like 'icing on the cake', adding to but not fundamentally changing one's internal state of being.

Outlines

00:00

🧘‍♂️ The Art of Manifestation

The first paragraph discusses the concept of manifestation and how it should not be approached with a sense of desperation or lack. It emphasizes that the most powerful way to manifest something is to feel as if it already exists, which arises from being present in the moment. The paragraph suggests viewing the manifestation process as a game or play, with a sense of detachment from the outcome. It also touches on the idea of not needing the desired object for happiness or fulfillment, and the importance of believing that one has already received what they desire, as exemplified by the teachings of Jesus.

05:00

🏡 Living in the Present Moment

The second paragraph continues the discussion on manifestation by addressing the importance of not letting one's current circumstances dictate their inner state. It suggests that even if one desires a better living situation, like moving from a trailer to a house, they should not be unhappy with their current state. The paragraph encourages the use of visualization and affirmations to merge the desired outcome with a sense of presence, leading to a feeling of already possessing what is desired. It concludes by stating that when the desired outcome is achieved, it should not significantly alter one's inner state, as the foundation of happiness and fulfillment should already be established within.

Keywords

💡Manifestation

Manifestation refers to the process of bringing something into reality or existence through thought and belief. In the video, it is discussed as a powerful way to attract what one desires by feeling that it already exists. The speaker emphasizes that manifestation is not just about wanting something but about feeling its presence, which aligns with the idea of being in a state of 'fullness of being.'

💡Willpower

Willpower is the determination or decision-making power to do or not to do something. The script suggests that relying solely on willpower to manifest desires may not be effective because it implies a lack, whereas manifestation is more potent when one feels they already possess what they desire.

💡Presence

Presence in the context of the video refers to being fully engaged in the current moment. It is highlighted as essential for effective manifestation because it allows one to merge the image of the desired outcome with a sense of fullness and being, which is more powerful than merely wanting something.

💡Fullness of Being

Fullness of being is a state of completeness and contentment that one experiences in the present moment, independent of external circumstances. The video suggests that this state is crucial for manifestation because it allows one to feel that they already have what they desire, even if it is not physically present.

💡Detachment

Detachment is the ability to let go of the need for a specific outcome. The video explains that being overly attached to the desired outcome can hinder manifestation. It is healthier to approach manifestation with a sense of detachment, treating it as a game or play, which allows for a more relaxed and effective approach.

💡Desired Outcome

A desired outcome is the specific result or goal that one aims to achieve through manifestation. The video script warns against excessive attachment to the desired outcome, suggesting that it can create obstacles to manifestation and that one should instead focus on the feeling of already having it.

💡Unhappiness

Unhappiness, as discussed in the video, is a state of dissatisfaction or discontent, which is contrasted with the state of 'fullness of being.' The speaker suggests that if one is unhappy without the desired outcome, it indicates an improper approach to manifestation, as true manifestation should not depend on external conditions for happiness.

💡Imagination

Imagination is the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses. In the context of the video, imagination is a tool used in manifestation to visualize the desired outcome, which, when combined with a sense of presence, can make the manifestation feel real and already existent.

💡Verbal Affirmations

Verbal affirmations are positive statements or phrases that one repeats to oneself to reinforce belief and attract desired outcomes. The video mentions verbal affirmations as a method to bolster the feeling of already possessing the desired outcome, merging it with the sense of presence to strengthen the manifestation process.

💡Inner State

Inner state refers to one's emotional and mental condition or the sense of self. The video emphasizes that the goal of manifestation is not to change one's inner state but to recognize that it is already complete and not dependent on external achievements. This realization leads to a sense of freedom and liberation.

💡External Conditions

External conditions are the circumstances or situations outside of one's control. The video script discusses how the true power of manifestation comes from realizing that one's inner state should not be dependent on these external conditions for happiness or fulfillment.

Highlights

The most powerful way to manifest is by feeling that what you desire is already here.

Manifestation requires presence in the present moment to merge the image of what you want with a sense of fullness.

You don't need the desired thing for happiness or fulfillment; it's about the feeling of already having it.

Manifestation should be approached as a playful game of life rather than a desperate need.

Detachment from the outcome is crucial for successful manifestation.

Excessive attachment to the desired outcome can hinder the manifestation process.

If you're unhappy without achieving what you want, your approach to manifestation is flawed.

Manifestation should not be a future projection but a realization that it already exists on some level.

Jesus emphasized the importance of believing that you have already received what you pray for.

The secret to manifestation is believing that what you desire is already yours.

The feeling of already having what you want is more important than merely wanting it.

Even if your senses tell you it's not there, you can still feel a sense of presence and fullness.

Visualize or use verbal affirmations to empower the feeling that you already possess what you desire.

When you finally achieve what you want, it shouldn't make a difference to your inner state.

Your inner state should be rooted in a sense of fullness, regardless of external conditions.

Achieving what you manifest should not lead to a sudden change in happiness but rather a sense of satisfaction.

The foundation for everything you desire should already be rooted within you.

When you are in the state of 'already having it,' external achievements become like icing on the cake.

With this approach, you gain a sense of freedom and liberation as your inner state is no longer dependent on external conditions.

Transcripts

sometimes people try

to exercise will power when they try to

manifest what they I really I'm going to

I I really want I want this do it

is that is not

necessarily a good way to

manifest uh because by saying I want it

you're saying that you don't have it

yet but the most powerful way to

manifest is the feeling that you already

that it's already here and that can only

rise out of the fullness of being of

presence in the present moment because

then you merge the image of what you

want with a sense of fullness the

fullness of being so the the image and

the fullness of being come together

and that is a powerful way of

manifesting it which means you don't you

don't need that thing for your happiness

anymore you don't need it for your alate

fulfillment the most powerful way to

manifest is to regard it as a a play or

a game the game of Life the play of

Life uh of manifesting then there's also

a sense of Detachment from the out

come uh an

excessive attachment to the desired

outcome is also an obstacle to

manifesting uh if you desperately need

something if you are

unhappy if if you

unhappy when you if you don't get

it then there's something wrong so if

you're unhappy when you don't achieve

whatever you want to manage

then that you you didn't do it

right

U so there needs to be

a Detachment so to

speak from the desired

outcome so that you don't

project this

whatever you want to

manifest doesn't become a future

projection but whatever you want to

manifest needs to be realized as already

existing on some

level in

the

unmanifested that's why Jesus

said I always go back to Jesus because

whatever you want to learn about

manifestation just read read what he's

explained it all in very simple words he

said whenever you pray for

something uh believe that you have

received it and it will be

yours that's the the entire secret of

manifestation is already there and the

part the the importance of the words are

not believe that you will receive it

because then there would be too much

wanting I want this I will get it no he

said believe that you have received

it and it will be yours and it will be

given to you so the

believing that you have to in other

words you already it's already there and

you can when you and how does that

happen how does it happen when you know

when your senses tell you that it's not

there let's say you live in a you live

in a trailer there's nothing wrong with

living in a trailer I love trailers but

let's say you live in a trailer but you

want a nice house okay your preference

would be a nice house but are you are

you unhappy in your trailer or are you

you appreciate being in trailer and you

can hear the pit up at of rain on the

roof uh

well I can hear it now I'm not in the

trailer I can still hear it from the

window

pane U so in the trailer but you want a

nice house okay where is the house

course you look around it's not

here I'm living are you creating some

kind of dissatisfaction by telling

yourself a story this is what my life

has come to I'm reduced to living in the

trailer I need to get out of here these

are this is

all disempowering all those narratives

telling yourself stories that it's not

good enough all very

disempowering you yes your senses are

telling you that you're not living in a

nice house just in a trailer but that's

fine for the present

moment so where's the

house the house is in your your

imagination in your mind you can maybe

you visualize it or maybe you have

certain verbal affirmations that you

have a lovely house that you live

in and then the the visualization and

the veral

affirmation you bring it together allow

allow the visualization of the veral

information to be EMP powered by that

sense of presence so the it meets the

presence so that heart that house merges

with a sense of presence and then inside

you feel you already have

it and the weird thing is when you

finally when you do get it let's say

next year

or six months time or in two years time

or in three years time when you do get

it the nice and then suddenly you sit in

your nice

house it makes no difference to your

inner State anymore because when you

were in your trailer you were already

already in the same state of fullness of

life and you're in a nice house and he

sit a nice house and said okay it's fine

but you are not you say yes a certain

amount of satisfaction maybe there

but basically your inner state is the

same as it were before it was before

because you already touched the full you

already rooted in in the being as the

dimensional being the forness of

life in other

words when it find it when when it does

manifest uh you you you you don't

suddenly

become oh I'm so Happy C you go finally

go no it doesn't happen

anymore it's good but your inner state

is not is the same as it was before no

matter what you achieve you you already

have the the foundation for everything

you already rooted in

that this is why Jesus go all these

things will be added unto you it's no

more than an adding or use the

Expression icing on the

cake and when you there you have an

enormous sense of freedom of

Liberation because you're no longer your

inner state is no longer dependent on

external conditions