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| Has anyone read the 'Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle?
I was bought a copy a long while ago and had always resisted reading it as I thought it was a bit new agey.
I've just began reading it now and it is actually very good. I think he has been strongly influenced by Vedantic thought.
Jonathon
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| Hi Jonnie,
Yes, I read it a couple of years ago. Actually I had it by my side for most of that time and kept re-reading parts as I was going through alot of pain at the time (creating alot of pain, unconsciously of course). This book helped so much. So he's one of my gurus. I like how he writes about using intimate relationship as part of your practice and holding space when the partner is reacting. Not many gurus speak of this. He communicates in a way that's easy for most to understand at this time on the planet.
Hari Om,
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| Hi Soul,
Yes, I'm only 50 pages into it, though I can't help thinking that this is a person who has really achieved enlightenment.
Jonathon |
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I had the same resistance initially - it seemed too mainstream to be a "real" spiritual book and anytime "Power" is prominent in a title it gives me the impression it will have a goal that is more about prosperity than peace. But he explains concepts of being present better than just about anyone else I have read. He puts it in terms that more people can relate to, IMO. I can explain what the present moment means, but I have a really hard time explaining why it is so important to understand. The "Now" movement does seem to have gone a little overboard though. There are a lot of companion products and he is getting some pretty serious money touring around. I am not saying I wouldn't do the same thing in his shoes, but it does make it suspect to serious spiritual seekers who generally avoid the slick promotions. |
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| jonnie - 2007-05-13 7:25 PM
...Yes, I'm only 50 pages into it, though I can't help thinking that this is a person who has really achieved enlightenment.
Jonathon
Indeed. I'm a little over 100 pages into it and I agree completely. It is taking me long to move though the book. I keep pausing, as he encourages you to do, and each time it takes me a little longer to come back to reading it.
OptiMystic - 2007-05-14 6:18 AM
...But he explains concepts of being present better than just about anyone else I have read. He puts it in terms that more people can relate to, IMO...
Yes, he really does. He gives you tangible and workable ways to experience the interplay between the different facets of your being, as they relate to experiencing your life fully in the present moment. His explanation of the 'pain body' is spot on, although it might be hard to digest at first.
I highly recommend this book. |
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| I am very late to this thread, but in my opinion, The Power of Now is the most relevant book of all time.
For those who may be interested, here is a link to a nice summary of the first few chapters:
http://users.tpg.com.au/wookie99/ |
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| flyingyoga - 2008-01-25 7:40 PM
I am very late to this thread, but in my opinion, The Power of Now is the most relevant book of all time.
For those who may be interested, here is a link to a nice summary of the first few chapters:
http://users.tpg.com.au/wookie99/
Thanks for the link, Richard. I just finished "A New Earth" with much enjoyment. I look forward to "Now"...guess I'm reading in reverse. Thanks for the head start! JD |
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| jonnie - 2007-05-12 3:52 PM
Has anyone read the 'Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle?
I was bought a copy a long while ago and had always resisted reading it as I thought it was a bit new agey.
I've just began reading it now and it is actually very good. I think he has been strongly influenced by Vedantic thought.
Jonathon
It is really new age, but It does make one simple point. Be in the present, live life for today, for right now and actually be there. |
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