As simplistic as this may sound, Tolle's work has spiritual merit and depth, especially for frantic Westerners who find their lives diminished by packed schedules and busy-ness. Is most of your doing just a means to an end?'' If so, Tolle has a book full of advice for you. The first step is ending the ''delusion of time.'' He asks, ''Are you always trying to get somewhere other than where you are?. Using simple techniques, Tolle shows readers how to live in the present.

Ultimately, Tolle leads readers into a new form of thinking (or actually not thinking) that erases the consuming habits of waiting, worrying, and being in fear. Practicing the Power of Now extracts the essence from Eckhart Tolles teachings. All concepts will be revealed (or at least more carefully explained). Sometimes it's hard to fathom what on earth Tolle is talking about: ''To regain awareness of Being and to abide in that state of 'feeling-realization' is enlightenment.'' Be patient. For the initiated, though, this makes an excellent companion guide-rich in exercises and meditations to help readers get out of their minds so they can live more peacefully in their bodies. This manual-style book instantly dives into Eckhart Tolles principles of living in the moment, which could be a jarring experience for readers who. Let it teach you integrity which means to be one, to be yourself, to be real. 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.This manual-style book instantly dives into Eckhart Tolle's principles of ''living in the moment,'' which could be a jarring experience for readers who haven't read his preceding book, The Power of Now. Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment 185 likes Like Watch any plant or animal and let it teach you acceptance of what is, surrender to the Now. This is when readers should close the book and mull over what they just read. (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'. Tolle packs a lot of information and inspirational ideas into The Power of Now. 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. Foremost, Tolle is a world-class teacher, able to explain complicated concepts in concrete language. 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.

Eckhart Tolle's message is simple: living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment.

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