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Eckhart Tolle is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most inspiring spiritual teachers, sharing the enlightenment he himself experienced after a startling personal transformation. His views go beyond any particular religion, doctrine, or guru. This book extracts the essence from his teachings in The Power of Now, showing us how to free ourselves from “enslavement to the Eckhart Tolle is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most inspiring spiritual teachers, sharing the enlightenment he himself experienced after a startling personal transformation. His views go beyond any particular religion, doctrine, or guru. This book extracts the essence from his teachings in The Power of Now, showing us how to free ourselves from “enslavement to the mind.” The aim is to be able to enter into and sustain an awakened state of consciousness throughout everyday life. Through meditations and simple techniques, Eckhart shows us how to quiet our thoughts, see the world in the present moment, and find a path to “a life of grace, ease, and lightness.”.
It has work really well for me. I read this book and felt it's msg and experienced the deep peace of NOW. However the mind was pretty much active and it has work really well for me.
I read this book and felt it's msg and experienced the deep peace of NOW. However the mind was pretty much active and had good amount of control over me when I am not consciously practicing. It's only until recently that that the troubles and problems seem to start engulfing me again and triggered me to look within myself for answers. And so I did a speak on the summary of what the mind is about in a public speaking club and joined an discussion group as well. Through it, it dawn on me that I was judging everything and everyone the whole time.
Or rather, it was my mind which I allowed myself to associate with. With that consciousness within me, I watched myself in almost every waking, catching my mind's activities and just disassociating from the passing thoughts. Through that, my emotional health has improved positively, my relationship with my wife, family members and friends have improved too. I freed myself from the burden of judgment. As a result I am able to accept more and love more. For that I am grateful.
Tolle has a way of giving meaning to life by using exercises, meditations and essential teachings (many based on Eastern philosophies) to bring peace, balance and harmony into our lives. The goal is to be able to bring about and sustain an enlightened state of consciousness in our immediate existence. I'm particularly attracted to the Budhist, Hindu, and Taoist notion of 'no-self', relinquishing the ego so that life's challenges do not impact you, rather you flow through and around them.
In my o Tolle has a way of giving meaning to life by using exercises, meditations and essential teachings (many based on Eastern philosophies) to bring peace, balance and harmony into our lives. The goal is to be able to bring about and sustain an enlightened state of consciousness in our immediate existence. I'm particularly attracted to the Budhist, Hindu, and Taoist notion of 'no-self', relinquishing the ego so that life's challenges do not impact you, rather you flow through and around them. In my opinion, this philosophy embodies what self-confidence wants to be when it grows up. I never managed to complete reading the Power of Now although tried several times. This book was a god send, and even though it still suffers from what seems to be repetition of the same principle on every page, since it is a lot shorter I have read it in a day and feel like I have fully grasped everything that Eckhart was trying to convey in his main book.
So if you, like me, find the Power Of Now a difficult read this book will definitely give you all the main ideas in a concise digestible for I never managed to complete reading the Power of Now although tried several times. This book was a god send, and even though it still suffers from what seems to be repetition of the same principle on every page, since it is a lot shorter I have read it in a day and feel like I have fully grasped everything that Eckhart was trying to convey in his main book. So if you, like me, find the Power Of Now a difficult read this book will definitely give you all the main ideas in a concise digestible form. I think this book will make for a perfect every day companion as the author suggests to read one paragraph or section every day to reflect and to remind yourself of the practice.
Might also make a good intro to Power Of Now if you want to introduce your friends or relatives to the ideas put forward. This book contains many strategies to help us lead a richer, more satisfying life. In many ways it's the work journal or exercise of Tolle's previous work, however it contains many quotable lines which you want to come back to.
Here are a couple: 'To be identified with your mind is to be trapped in time: the compulsion to live almost exclusively through memory and anticipation.the past gives you an identity and the future holds the promise of salvation, of fulfillment.Both are illusions.' This book contains many strategies to help us lead a richer, more satisfying life. In many ways it's the work journal or exercise of Tolle's previous work, however it contains many quotable lines which you want to come back to. Here are a couple: 'To be identified with your mind is to be trapped in time: the compulsion to live almost exclusively through memory and anticipation.the past gives you an identity and the future holds the promise of salvation, of fulfillment.Both are illusions.' (p.31) 'Wherever you are, be there totally. Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there'. It's the split that tears you apart inside.'
(p.50) I read this book in one sitting, however because of its mantra-like repetition of key concepts, I think it would be better to dip into it from time to time, reminding oneself of the need to take time out to achieve balance, to centre our beings in tranquillity, to take fully immerse our self in the moment rather than looking forward or back. Although this is the companion workbook to The Power of Now, which was published in 1997, my familiarity with the material and many of the processes have enabled me to read through it all in a couple of hours. From this point of view I can agree with Tolle’s suggestion in the introduction that it is an Introduction to the grander version in his previous book. However, it is still quite a substantial volume for a beginning of awareness for anyone who has not had any prior experience of this kind Although this is the companion workbook to The Power of Now, which was published in 1997, my familiarity with the material and many of the processes have enabled me to read through it all in a couple of hours.
From this point of view I can agree with Tolle’s suggestion in the introduction that it is an Introduction to the grander version in his previous book. However, it is still quite a substantial volume for a beginning of awareness for anyone who has not had any prior experience of this kind of work. My suggestion would be that a newcomer to the idea of meditation or mind awareness would benefit from reading through the volume reasonably quickly, perhaps jotting a few notes of the pages which seem most difficult to connect with. Then a second reading allowing plenty of time to practice the exercises will allow the more familiar and the less familiar to balance each other rather than feeling like too daunting a task. Once some familiarity has been achieved, Tolle’s own suggestion of randomly opening the book to read or practice an exercise will already have some foundation upon which to anchor its practice more readily.
There are also a few quotes of one or two lines well worth writing out to display for triggering attention as you go about your daily tasks. A handy little volume to refer to on a regular basis. Practicing the Power of Now is a handy companion to Eckhart’s wildly popular The Power of Now. Essentially, Practicing the Power of Now contains the same information as in the first book. However, I have to say that I prefer this format.
The first book was written in a question answer format. These questions came from the author’s students. He also included amalgamated questions that covered a variety of common queries. These question and answer sessions gradually took the reader from common per Practicing the Power of Now is a handy companion to Eckhart’s wildly popular The Power of Now. Essentially, Practicing the Power of Now contains the same information as in the first book. However, I have to say that I prefer this format.
The first book was written in a question answer format. These questions came from the author’s students. He also included amalgamated questions that covered a variety of common queries. These question and answer sessions gradually took the reader from common perception through to an understanding of the illusions that we generally accept as real and the importance of the present moment. Practicing the Power of Now is written in formalized chapters summarizing much of the material written that first book such as being and enlightenment; the origin of fear, entering the now, dissolving consciousness, etc. The best quotations, mediations, and exercises first previously presented are also included. It took me quite awhile to finish this book.
There was a great deal for me to digest. Even then, I believe this is one that I will have to periodically refer back to in the future. 'The mind identified state is severely dysfunctional. It is a form of insanity. 'Almost everyone is suffering from this illness in varying degrees. The moment you realize this, there can be no more resentment. How can you resent someone's illness.
The only appropriate response is compassion.' This is a concept that stoo It took me quite awhile to finish this book.
There was a great deal for me to digest. Even then, I believe this is one that I will have to periodically refer back to in the future.
'The mind identified state is severely dysfunctional. It is a form of insanity. 'Almost everyone is suffering from this illness in varying degrees. The moment you realize this, there can be no more resentment. How can you resent someone's illness. The only appropriate response is compassion.' This is a concept that stood out so starkly and put things in greater perspective for me.
It also gave new meaning to the words 'we're all crazy here'. According to Tolle, as long as we continue to identify with the mental self as our True self. We truly are.p. A friend of mine is completely smitten with Tolle's book The Power of Now, and insisted that I read this smaller book while I was visiting him over the long weekend. Although I found a few things that resonated with me, most of that was of the 'stop and smell the roses' type philosophy that I've believed for a long time.
Most of the rest of it I found ridiculous - especially that people who act badly are under the influence of their 'pain bodies' and therefore not responsible for their actions. A friend of mine is completely smitten with Tolle's book The Power of Now, and insisted that I read this smaller book while I was visiting him over the long weekend. Although I found a few things that resonated with me, most of that was of the 'stop and smell the roses' type philosophy that I've believed for a long time.
Most of the rest of it I found ridiculous - especially that people who act badly are under the influence of their 'pain bodies' and therefore not responsible for their actions. I'm sure there was a lot in there that I missed, but I was so turned off by the terminology that I just couldn't take it seriously. Every once in a while information comes to me just when I need it. Sometimes it is a single word from a stranger, sometimes, a friend. This time is was in the form of a book: The Power of Now.
I have to admit that I didn’t understand many of the concepts presented. I have gotten from it what I need for “Now”. Two things stand out as I think about what I want to tell you about me and The Power of Now.
One: When I say “I am so mad at myself”, who is the “I” and who is the “myself”? Tolle identi Every once in a while information comes to me just when I need it. Sometimes it is a single word from a stranger, sometimes, a friend. This time is was in the form of a book: The Power of Now. I have to admit that I didn’t understand many of the concepts presented.
I have gotten from it what I need for “Now”. Two things stand out as I think about what I want to tell you about me and The Power of Now. One: When I say “I am so mad at myself”, who is the “I” and who is the “myself”? Tolle identifies the “I” as the conscious or the inner self. The unconscious is the face I present to people as I act out my life situation.
As I act out my life situation, I will find peace if I stay as long as I can in the Now. I do not dwell on the past or the future it is a part of my life situation.
The goal is to strive to deal with the life situation from the conscious inner self, my real self, as an impartial observer/participant. Eckhart Tolle: “Nothing exists outside the Now. Nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing will ever happen in the future: it will happen in the Now.” Two: When I experience a “life situation” that is not pleasant and even painful, I have three choices: 1) stop doing what I am doing 2) if a person is involved, I need to speak to the person concerned and express fully what I feel or 3) drop the negativity that my mind has created around the situation and serves no purpose. I can recommend this book and its concepts to you. I also would suggest that you read it through the first time. Then, you can go back to particular parts that may speak to you at that moment in the Now.
I enjoyed this book. I vowed to stay away from self help books, but I could not resist borrowing this slim book from a coworker. I feel like it can really change my mind-if I let it. The sections that dealt with controlling your mind stood out especially since my mind kept wandering all over the place while trying to read this book. It made me realize just how difficult it is for me to focus. I have been practicing reeling my mind in since reading this book.
The portions on the Ego also made a to I enjoyed this book. I vowed to stay away from self help books, but I could not resist borrowing this slim book from a coworker. I feel like it can really change my mind-if I let it. The sections that dealt with controlling your mind stood out especially since my mind kept wandering all over the place while trying to read this book. It made me realize just how difficult it is for me to focus. I have been practicing reeling my mind in since reading this book.
The portions on the Ego also made a ton of sense. I agree that the ego likes drama and chaos. I also agree that there are some people who love living in the past because those memories make them who they are. More attention should be focused on Now. The end lost me a bit and I struggled to stay focus and comeplete the book, but overall it is a good read.
I found this book easier to read than the first one (Power of Now) as it's not so intense. I have to secretly admit that this was a joy to read as it's very enlightening (please don't tell anyone, it'll ruin my reputation;-p). Joking a side, it's very motivational and helps calm the nerves (or if you are anything like me with nervous energy and find it hard to chillax). It also helps you remember to appreciate the little things in life, like the brown autumn leaves that scatters on the ground, I found this book easier to read than the first one (Power of Now) as it's not so intense. I have to secretly admit that this was a joy to read as it's very enlightening (please don't tell anyone, it'll ruin my reputation;-p).
Joking a side, it's very motivational and helps calm the nerves (or if you are anything like me with nervous energy and find it hard to chillax). It also helps you remember to appreciate the little things in life, like the brown autumn leaves that scatters on the ground, watching rain drops on the window making random grid shapes as they cascade down the side of the glass, making shapes and funny faces out of cululus mediocris clouds.
I think I have ruined my reputation myself! STOP, look around, the only existence is NOW 8-D X. I'm not sure why I didn't like this book as much as the other Eckhart Tolle books I've read. It might be because I read it in Danish and so felt a bit disconnected to his voice and the flow just wasn't the same, or it could also be that this book just wasn't as good of course. Either way, this book summed up some of the main thoughts and served as a good little reminder. It was an enjoyable read, making me more aware and focused on some issues to work on or connect with more in my daily humdrum li I'm not sure why I didn't like this book as much as the other Eckhart Tolle books I've read.
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It might be because I read it in Danish and so felt a bit disconnected to his voice and the flow just wasn't the same, or it could also be that this book just wasn't as good of course. Either way, this book summed up some of the main thoughts and served as a good little reminder. It was an enjoyable read, making me more aware and focused on some issues to work on or connect with more in my daily humdrum life. I still feel the power of Tolles words brings me one step closer to the power of Now. Eckhart Tolle, born Ulrich Leonard Tolle, February 16, 1948, is a German-born writer, public speaker, and spiritual teacher.
Eckhart Tolle
The New York Times has called him 'the most popular spiritual author in the nation'. He is the author of the bestsellers 'The Power of Now' and 'A New Earth'. Tolle had an unhappy childhood in Germany and Spain. His depression reached its peak during early adulthood in Engla Eckhart Tolle, born Ulrich Leonard Tolle, February 16, 1948, is a German-born writer, public speaker, and spiritual teacher. The New York Times has called him 'the most popular spiritual author in the nation'. He is the author of the bestsellers 'The Power of Now' and 'A New Earth'. Tolle had an unhappy childhood in Germany and Spain.
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His depression reached its peak during early adulthood in England, until he underwent what he calls an 'inner transformation'. He then spent many years as a vagrant, 'in a a state of deep bliss', he says, before becoming a spiritual teacher. He eventually moved to North America where he began writing his first book. He currently lives in Vancouver, Canada with his wife, Kim Eng.