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Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
By Viola | January 14, 2008
Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
Would you like to live a life free of fear and anger? Would you rather have a life filled with deep peace and joy? If the answer to the second question is yes, then follow the simple instructions in this wonderful book. The Power of Now, written in 1997, has proven to be one of the greatest spiritual books written. It contains a power that goes beyond words. Through a series of questions and answers Eckhart Tolle’s demonstrates that by living fully in the present moment, in the now, we can learn to control the restless mind - the ego - and tap into our true nature, a nature of divine peace and joy. Though one will still be aware of the ups and downs of everyday life, these will just be ripples on the surface of the endless ocean of peace in which we dwell.
Tolle’s message is straight to the point and simple - living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. To some this message may not seem overly fresh or new, but Tolle’s precise writing, supportiveness and enthusiasm make this an excellent guide for anyone who’s ever wondered what ‘living in the now’ really means.
The present moment is often neglected in the rush of daily life. Clear and engaging philosophies, using examples to back them up, on how to make the most of the present, to forgive, to let go, and not become weighed down in subconscious thought processes, inflated egocentricity, or past problems, or stressing constantly about the future are presented by Tolle. Seemingly complicated concepts are explained in concrete language. Within a chapter of reading this book, readers are already viewing the world in a new way - they are far more conscious of how their thoughts and emotions obstruct their ability to live in genuine peace and happiness.
This is a very useful and illuminating read, containing a lot of information and inspirational ideas, highlighting many sound ways to achieve a happier and more contented life, through question and answer based chapters and general discussion. Within The Power of Now, are to be found topics covering the source of Chi, enlightened relationships, creative use of the mind, impermanence and the cycle of life.
There are also markers in the book which indicate ‘break time’, when readers should put the book aside and ponder what they just read.
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A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose
Topics: Personal Development |
January 15th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Hi Viola,
I just read your post about The Power of Now and thought I’d introduce you to another tool designed to help bring more presence to people’s lives called The Now Watch. It’s a watch that tells the time like any watch but more importantly features the word NOW prominently on the face serving as a reminder that no matter what time of day it is… it is always the present moment.
Please check out www.thenowwatch.com if you are intrigued.
Have you read Mr. Tolle’s A New Earth? I liked it even more than The Power of Now. Anyhow, thank for you blog. I’m going to check it out along with your website in some more depth. Please feel free to get in touch. Thanks…
Sincerely - Adam Rothenhaus, Founder of The Now Watch
January 15th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Hi Adam - Thanks for your comment.
I have found the POWER OF NOW very powerful for me personally when I read it first. I have not read Eckhards “A New Earth” yet. I do read a lot and it is on my ‘list’ of books
I was intrigued and had a look at your website. Very good idea! Some people need reminding that there is ONLY the NOW. Very nice website! Thanks for the link.
January 15th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Hi Adam - I just wanted to say that I just realised that I did read Eckhards book “A New Earth, Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose” in July 2007 when I was in Peru for 5 weeks. It was given to me by a friend and she insisted that I read it over and over again, which I did. I also flicked through it and read random pages. I have no idea how often I read it? Personally I found it very powerful. The “Power of Now” I read after.