Why Humans Keep Suffering (The Real Reason)
14 Apr 2026 · 0 min
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In this brief monologue, Eckhart Tolle explains that human suffering is largely self‑inflicted. He argues that the root cause is a dysfunctional state of consciousness he calls the ego, which drives people to adopt interchangeable roles of victim and perpetrator. Because the ego creates a false sense of separation and identification with personal narratives, individuals perpetuate their own pain by oscillating between feeling wronged and causing harm, rather than recognizing a deeper, non‑dual awareness that could free them from suffering.
