The Journey to Spiritual Awakening: Beyond Thinking | Eckhart Tolle

Originally Published: Nov 11, 2025

My commitment: the next 38 years of my life will be spent fighting to end child sexual violence—with justice and love.

To sustain this, I need to manage my thinking: how much, and when.

This isn’t a sprint—it’s a long run. And one day, I’ll hand the baton to the next generation. For now, I focus on uncluttering my mind so I can move forward.

Ever get stuck on a single thought you can’t shake? Last night, I stared at the ceiling asking myself: Why can’t I sleep?

For me, the fastest way to break free is to get to the Don River. The moment I step onto the path, my mind begins to calm.

Here’s a short clip of Eckhart Tolle sharing the science and spirituality of finding Zen, told through The Tea Story.