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Jul 2021
49m 14s

Purpose of Existence

OPRAH AND ECKHART TOLLE
About this episode
Eckhart Tolle touches on the purpose of human existence which he sees as evolutionary, awakening, to become fully human. He then answers related questions from a live audience on a wide range of topics: How much of our lives are within our control? Can we really plan for the future? How do we deal with the pain-body and also stay conscious? Eckhart says if w ... Show More
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