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Jul 2022
39m 18s

Empathy And the Suffering of Others

OPRAH AND ECKHART TOLLE
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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 conn ... Show More
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