Essential Teachings Special: Know Thyself: Remembering Who We Are

In this episode of Eckhart Tolle's Essential Teachings, Eckhart discusses the concept of "knowing thyself," contrasting intellectual knowledge with a deeper, more intuitive understanding of oneself as consciousness. He emphasizes the importance of being conscious of consciousness, or self-remembrance, as opposed to being solely identified with one's historical person or conceptual knowledge. Tolle uses the analogy of tasting honey versus knowing its chemical composition to illustrate the difference between direct, unitive knowing and conceptual knowledge. He explores how identifying with thoughts and beliefs can lead to conflict and highlights the power of sensing the silent power within, which he equates to faith and a deep trust in life, and how connecting with this power can lead to creativity and a deeper understanding.