I agree in that I would have liked to hear more from the author - who else could better explain what he meant in his writing? That said, I found the most insightful dialogues to be when an audience member was able to ask a question and the author responded. But if it weren't for Oprah most of us surely would never have had an experience like this, and so many, including myself, might never even have read the book. So Oprah, along with the vast number of people around the world you have provided with food, clothing, housing, education and so much more, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!

Well said... What Eckhart is trying to get through to you is STILLNESS is key to this life. Oprah, are you aware that you are doing this - talking over someone who's message is STILLNESS. Oprah, listen from the still awareness which is the essence of everything - really, really listen with your whole being and let him speak from that same place.

your way off the mark, your going in a different direction, stop that negitive talk, and please if you have never watched a show then don't judge, good luck in your life you will need it

Next time you write, dear, the spelling is "you're," not your. This is my experience, you have yours. I like the poster 's comment who said there are many venues to listen to a speaker such as Eckhart Tolle. It was a learning experience for me that a talk show format can trivialize anything. Is this a judgement? Yes. So are your (not you're) observations. We all have them. Gook luck to you, too, Oprah Groupie.

OH MY DEAR YESYESYES PLEASE OPRAH,this is so lovingly requested...we have an earth changing event lead by a Master in the realm of Christ Jesus......pull it in and let HIM HAVE MORE OF THE SPOKEN WORD,,dear Oprah, I have such Gratitude for what you have done and are doing for mankind,,but this is like having Jesus or Buddah or Joel Goldsmith back from the 'dead' in our midst and you want to SPEAK MORE THEM THEM...PULLL IN THE EGO LOVE !!!!!!! PLEASE

This guy is not Jesus or Buddha or Mohammed. This is not a religion.

He is just a guy that has a good life philosophy. And Oprah... I love you girlfriend and it is your "popcorn" party but you love to talk. Your talking got you where you are.

But just pull back a little, and give the man a chance to talk. It's Ok if there is a little gap of silence while he prepares what he is going to say. I know television doesn't like gaps and you are paid by the millisecond but consider that maybe you can back off a little.

thanx for the show... liked it.

My comment is this. Oprah and her people put this on for us. This was the first class. I am sure she too is as excited as we are. This book meant so much to her and Eckhard is sitting right in front of her. I think she wants him to know that she gets it. This first class did seem more "interviewy", but I know that as the classes progress Eckhart will have more speaking time. I think that Oprah wants us "normal" folks to understand what he is saying in case we don't.

Sure Oprah is "big", but let's not forget the other "big" things that she does for a lot of people and I am sure there are things that the public doesn't even know about. So for those of you who don't care for her, oh well.

He does not need an interpreter. He is very articulate.

AMEN

Well put, decaracas! And my suggestion to all when viewing the next class: Not to have any expectations. Expectations lead to disappointment.

I totally agree, and love the way you put this. Oprah is a wonderful force for change in our world, and I respect her greatly. But no one is perfect...I do notice often her tendency to interrupt the flow of her guests on her show so that she can interject a comment- often in order to get a cheap laugh- and unfortunately she did not change this behavior for the live internet telecast. I would enjoy watching Oprah so much more if she would work on this habit she has.

I couldn't agree more. I adore Oprah. She just tends to speak over her guest. Be the hostess, Oprah.

Yes, I agree. Oprah needs to do an ego check, and let the man talk. The webcaste is the New Earth, Echkart Tolle -- not the 4 p.m. Oprah show.

I share your sentiments regarding the gentle reminder to Oprah to allow Mr. Tolle to speak a bit more. For those who subscribe to Netflix, I suggest the two disc program by Eckhart Tolle - The Flowering of Human Consciousness. It is simply Mr. Tolle, sitting on a stage, speaking eloquently and humbly for over 3 hrs. I'd read the Power of Now but listening to him speak, uninterrupted, helped me grasp his message of universal awakening. wwpat

I have a very strong ego myself, that always wants to be "right". As I've read Tolle's books, I have become VERY aware of my own ego and how much I can't wait to voice my own opinion, or make others "wrong", thereby confirming my own "right"-ness.

Along with awareness of my own overpowering ego has come an awareness of the egos of others. I have noticed Oprah's problem many times on many shows (long before this book came into my life), particularly with guests I want to hear, like Dr. Oz, Bob Greene, and others who discuss health issues. I find myself annoyed when she just keeps interrupting to make some dumb quip that she finds humorous, or whatever, not necessarily even adding to the topic being discussed. Because I do similar things, I recognize that it is purely her ego playing a game of one-up-manship. With some guests, she very much keeps making little digs or quips to reassert her authority. Unfortunately, it has the opposite effect, making her look like she is uncomfortable not being the center of attention.

I love Oprah's shows and all the topics she has brought to light, but please... if you are reading this Oprah... please give some thought to how much your own ego is getting in the way of the spiritual/consciousness message that is trying to use you as a conduit.

Please.... try being silent. Let your guests speak. If, like me, you just contemplate what you are doing, I think you'll see when you are contributing (which I acknowledge that you often do!), and when you are being a distraction!