In this week’s challenge, Eckhart gives his thoughts on bringing a greater sense of Presence to the workplace. Too often, businesses operate under stresses that create a toxic work environment, with an excessive attachment placed on future goals and achievements. The journey between setting and achieving a goal is rarely smooth, but according to Eckhart, it is our attitude toward the obstacles that arise that makes the difference between a happy and a stressful workplace. Paraphrasing the Bhagavad Gita, Eckhart advises: “Do not be too attached to the outcome, then it is much more likely that the outcome will be good.” WEEK 1 CHALLENGE PRACTICES This week, we challenge you to make Presence a daily practice in your work. Try these tips to attune your working mind to present moment awareness: 1. When an obstacle arises, welcome it. Difficulties are a fact of life—it is how we respond to them that determines the quality of our experience. Eckhart suggests greeting obstacles with a spirit of acceptance, rather than one of resentment or resistance (which only creates friction in the problem-solving process). 2. Focus on the Now rather than on future outcomes. Goals are an important aspect of most businesses, but Eckhart teaches that a workplace can only be joyful if more emphasis is placed on the present moment than on attempting to arrive at some future point—noting that nothing is worth achieving if the journey is stressful. 3. Assess the intent behind your goals. As we set goals in our work—and our life in general—it’s worth considering why we are making them. Ask yourself: Is this goal driven by a higher purpose, or is it motivated by ego? Join us on the community tab this Sunday for this week’s reflection prompts! Want to watch and hear more of Eckhart's Teachings? Become a member today and join our growing YouTube community! http://bit.ly/ETmembership Did you find this short preview video helpful? Do you want more peace of mind? Or to bring more Presence into your days, your work, and other areas of your life? Join Eckhart Tolle Now, Eckhart’s online community, and get access to his new in-depth teachings every month, practical Q&A sessions with Eckhart, and member-only discounts on Eckhart’s online programs. Enjoy a FREE 10-DAY TRIAL to Eckhart Tolle Now: https://bit.ly/ETNow10DayTrial For more information visit: www.EckhartTolle.com The Eckhart Tolle Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the awakening of human consciousness to create a more peaceful and harmonious world. To learn more visit: https://www.eckharttollefoundation.org/