Eckhart Tula - on how to awaken the power of the present
The situation may require action to change. yes. But the question is: Is the basis for the action a state of unhappiness? Or is it possible to accept the situation because it already exists and then see how it can be changed? So the change does not come from a state of unhappiness, anger, irritation or reactivity.
You are able to access the deeper and higher intelligence that is in the present moment by first accepting the being. Because if you argue with what is, you create unhappiness - which is a bit crazy, because it's already there. You see his "being". gentle.
But you also say: yes, it's true - what action can I take to change it? After all, I would like to be somewhere else, and not stuck here in the mud. It means you have to get out of the mud by accepting the fact that right now you are stuck in the mud. That doesn't mean you choose not to get yourself out of this mess. And certainly not for the rest of your life.
At this moment I was stuck in the mud. what can i do
There is a moment of awareness when you ask: What is possible in this moment? You bring your attention to this moment, accept it. The meaning is: the resistance for this moment has decreased. Then you act as the power of the present moment. And there is a greater mind than the conceptual mind.
And awareness arises: what action can I do? In this awareness there is a moment - maybe a moment of silence. And you can feel when you become quiet in this moment - you can feel that you have power, quiet power. And from this power the right action can arise or the right idea can come - and then you do it.
Action occurs spontaneously. But you will not be able to feel the quiet power within you that can change any situation as long as you resist the "is" of this moment. First you accept - then you see what can be done, if at all.
Sometimes you can't do anything for a while - then you accept this moment as it is and don't create unhappiness for yourself. You can rise above the limitations of a situation by accepting it. I'm talking about a situation where you still can't do anything about it. You accept the limitations of the situation because otherwise you will create unhappiness.
Another word for acceptance is surrender: you surrender to the situation. This is a very important spiritual concept. Not surrender as defeat or surrender, but complete acceptance of what is. Then this quiet power in you opens up, which can act. This is the power of awareness. It's amazing. So practice in every situation in your life: notice when unhappiness arises in you, and say to yourself: "What would happen if I accepted this moment as it is?" Then see what you can do.
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ECKHART TOLLE 🐈
The full text of this lecture can be read in our closed club. This is a translation of a recent broadcast with Eckhart. We will be happy to welcome new members to the club.