Essential Teachings Special: Empathy And the Suffering of Others

About this episode

Eckhart Tolle discusses the importance of empathy and emotional availability in the face of others' suffering.

Originally aired July 28, 2022. In this podcast Eckhart talks about our growing awareness and how it can be used in service of others. He says when presence is the foundation of our lives, we are more available emotionally. He explains why this is when the pitfalls of the ego no longer block us. Eckhart believes when we are confronted by the pain of others, if we have a clear channel connected to the source of consciousness, we will exercise empathy and compassion. In this state he says we will not be shaken when the winds of misfortune blow because we are rooted in the deepest part of our being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Oprah

Guest: Eckhart Tolle

Topics covered

• empathy
• suffering
• consciousness
• ego
• compassion
• emotional availability

Keywords

• empathy
• suffering
• consciousness
• ego
• compassion
• presence
• emotional availability

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