How to Break a Craving with Awareness
In this brief excerpt from Eckhart Tolle’s video “How to Break a Craving with Awareness,” a participant expresses concern about binge‑eating chocolate and the risk of diabetes. Tolle advises a practical, awareness‑based method: first, introduce a 5‑10‑minute delay before acting on the craving, using that time to observe the internal “energy field” or felt sense of the urge. He suggests that this observation can lessen the compulsion, though it may not eliminate it instantly. If the person still decides to purchase the chocolate, Tolle recommends placing the item on a desk and taking another 3‑5‑minute pause to contemplate the pull before finally eating it. The technique emphasizes mindful delay and embodied observation to reduce compulsive eating.
