The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
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By: Eckhart Tolle
Format: Paperback
From: Mobius
Pub. Date: January 2001
From: Mobius
Pub. Date: January 2001
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2001-02-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 224
Ean: 9780340733509
Isbn: 0340733500
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2001-02-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 224
Ean: 9780340733509
Isbn: 0340733500
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Ekhart Tolle's message is simple: living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh, Tolle's clear writing, supportive voice and enthusiasm make this an excellent manual for anyone who's ever wondered what exactly "living in the now" means. Foremost, Tolle is a world-class teacher, able to explain complicated concepts in concrete language. More importantly, within a chapter of reading this book, readers are already holding the world in a different container--more conscious of how thoughts and emotions get in the way of their ability to live in genuine peace and happiness.
Tolle packs a lot of information and inspirational ideas into The Power of Now. (Topics include the source of Chi, enlightened relationships, creative use of the mind, impermanence and the cycle of life.) Thankfully, he's added markers that symbolise "break time". This is when readers should close the book and mull over what they just read. As a result, The Power of Now reads like the highly acclaimed A Course in Miracles--a spiritual guidebook that has the potential to inspire just as many study groups and change just as many lives for the better. --Gail Hudson
Tolle packs a lot of information and inspirational ideas into The Power of Now. (Topics include the source of Chi, enlightened relationships, creative use of the mind, impermanence and the cycle of life.) Thankfully, he's added markers that symbolise "break time". This is when readers should close the book and mull over what they just read. As a result, The Power of Now reads like the highly acclaimed A Course in Miracles--a spiritual guidebook that has the potential to inspire just as many study groups and change just as many lives for the better. --Gail Hudson
USER REVIEWS
"How much of your day is actually spent completely focused in the here and now? When you are working, how often do you find your mind wandering? How much of your time is spent thinking about what you are going to do next weekend or wishing you'd handled a particular situation differently?
The majority of us spend most of our life fixated on the past or worrying about the future. The present is just something that we gloss over until we realize that we missed out on something. Then, we yearn to have that day back.
What we tend to forget is that all we really have is now. The past is gone it no longer exists, except in memory. These experiences can't be changed in any way. Dream or worry about the future as much as you want but no one is promised these things, good or bad. This moment that's all. Make it count and really experience it.
It's a bit scary and freeing all at the same time to know that all we have is right now. More and more, I find myself feeling the here and now and listening to my intuition. I understand quality rather than quantity in my daily life. When I get off balance or upset, I see the fear scenarios playing and I re-center myself. "
~ Written on 2008-06-17
The majority of us spend most of our life fixated on the past or worrying about the future. The present is just something that we gloss over until we realize that we missed out on something. Then, we yearn to have that day back.
What we tend to forget is that all we really have is now. The past is gone it no longer exists, except in memory. These experiences can't be changed in any way. Dream or worry about the future as much as you want but no one is promised these things, good or bad. This moment that's all. Make it count and really experience it.
It's a bit scary and freeing all at the same time to know that all we have is right now. More and more, I find myself feeling the here and now and listening to my intuition. I understand quality rather than quantity in my daily life. When I get off balance or upset, I see the fear scenarios playing and I re-center myself. "
~ Written on 2008-06-17
"Enjoyed this book. A good handbook with lots of practical tips on edging closer to a more peaceful and maybe enlightened state of mind. Very accessible. Tolle has a good way of describing simple ways to gain some release from your ego and of anticipating your ego's resistance to them.
That's the good bit...
His writing style needs a lot of tolerance. Everything is presented as fact and truth. He also has a tendency to drift off into a bizzarre new age language - "it raises the vibrational frequency of the energy field...". Blah blah blah. Equally bizarrely, he talks about the female mentural cycle and death like he has experienced both. Not that I can really talk about it either, but not heard many women describe menstruation as a joyful and fulfilling expression of womanhood... If you can tolerate or menatally delete this tosh then it makes for a better read.
For me, the book ultimately lacks depth, or anything really new. At 145 pages, double-spaced, big font, its barely more than a leafltet. It would benefit from more insight into the ego, a more constructive approach to taming it, clearing the debris, harnessing clarity of mind, opening doors and such. He talks about being present and observing the operation of your ego but fails at any point to embrace the value and purpose of ego - to create structure, order and stability from the void. Ego is an essential tool to be effective in day-to-day life, I think its best to strive for a skeleton-free, well honed ego you can activate when its needed and leave behind when its not. I reckon you could write better books if you had one of those too...
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~ Written on 2008-06-16
That's the good bit...
His writing style needs a lot of tolerance. Everything is presented as fact and truth. He also has a tendency to drift off into a bizzarre new age language - "it raises the vibrational frequency of the energy field...". Blah blah blah. Equally bizarrely, he talks about the female mentural cycle and death like he has experienced both. Not that I can really talk about it either, but not heard many women describe menstruation as a joyful and fulfilling expression of womanhood... If you can tolerate or menatally delete this tosh then it makes for a better read.
For me, the book ultimately lacks depth, or anything really new. At 145 pages, double-spaced, big font, its barely more than a leafltet. It would benefit from more insight into the ego, a more constructive approach to taming it, clearing the debris, harnessing clarity of mind, opening doors and such. He talks about being present and observing the operation of your ego but fails at any point to embrace the value and purpose of ego - to create structure, order and stability from the void. Ego is an essential tool to be effective in day-to-day life, I think its best to strive for a skeleton-free, well honed ego you can activate when its needed and leave behind when its not. I reckon you could write better books if you had one of those too...
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~ Written on 2008-06-16
"I've never written a review on Amazon before. But I felt compelled to say something about this extraordinary book. I've suffered from depression and anxiety for over a decade and I've tried everything from CBT to psychotherapy to hypnosis. But none of these things have made nearly as much impact as just the first chapter of this book. I have to be honest. I don't agree with everything he says. There is some rather dubious new age stuff in there. But please look past it to the core of the message. This is a very helpful book indeed and a vital addition to the armory of any neurotic."
~ Written on 2008-05-29
~ Written on 2008-05-29
"This is an amazing book. It shows you in an unpatronising way without being simplistic about out personal power and how we are holding ourselves back with fears and feelings that are preventing us from living in the moment and enjoying life.
I've read a lot of books about this kind of thing... and this is one of the best... this is a great book especially after you've got the basic... but I bet it works in and of itself as an eye opener to the reality that we are the creators of our own reality.
Thoughts create reality!
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~ Written on 2008-04-21
I've read a lot of books about this kind of thing... and this is one of the best... this is a great book especially after you've got the basic... but I bet it works in and of itself as an eye opener to the reality that we are the creators of our own reality.
Thoughts create reality!
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~ Written on 2008-04-21
"I bought the Power of Now largely on the strength of the high ratings. There is nothing particularly new in the book, it seems to be a pick and mix of various world philosophies/religious beliefs, a dollop of psychology and what I presume are the author's own inventions. I have given what I consider a generous 3 stars because a large proportion of what he writes is common sense, some areas are quite thought provoking - unfortunately there are elements I can only describe as weird.
I wouldn't say don't buy this book - what I would say is, if it appeals to you, get it but as in all things use your own judgement, be discerning in what you take from this book.
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~ Written on 2008-04-13
I wouldn't say don't buy this book - what I would say is, if it appeals to you, get it but as in all things use your own judgement, be discerning in what you take from this book.
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~ Written on 2008-04-13