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The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (2004, Paperback, Reprint)
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Author: Eckhart Tolle
Publisher: New World Library
Publication Date: 2004-09-10
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 1577314808
ISBN-13: 9781577314806
Product ID: EPID30792190
Description: One of the hardest tasks on a spiritual journey is letting go of ingrained thought processes, beliefs, opinions, and obsessions in order to plunge directly into the reality of the moment. And yet Eckhart Tolle believes this is the key to...
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10 of 10 people found this review helpful.
Although I had heard of this book for sometime I never haad the urge to read it until recently. Now I am totally absorbed by it. This is not a quick read. It takes time to fully explore the ideas and concepts provided in this book. Each day I learn more about myself and how I want to live - In the Now.
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our This book will open your inner eyeReview created: 02/04/08
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) 5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
The Power of Now (TPON) has the power to fundamentally and profoundly change your life if read with an open mind (or "no-mind" - inside joke). It gives you a radically different perspective on life and teaches you to find peace within, no matter your outer circumstances. Some may find the reading a bit difficult at first, but keep with it and all will become clear as the author's concepts become easier to understand. Don't let the subtitle "a guide to spiritual transformation" scare you off...Tolle writes from a non-denominational viewpoint and his insights are more psychological than religious, although you will likely want to explore your spiritual side more deeply once you read TPON. His concepts are strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism, but you wouldn't know that unless you've already studied Zen. I like how he explains some of Christianity's confusing concepts with clear interpretations of Jesus' teachings. But the overall concept is in becoming truly "aware/conscious" in the present, and letting go of neurotic mind-patterns: very simple, but not easy. TPON will give you practical ways to practice this. It's a bit repetitive, but sometimes re-stating the same concept in a different way will reach different readers more clearly. It only serves to drive home the book's excellent principles. Highly recommended for anyone on a spiritual path as well as those just wanting a happier, more peaceful and loving life.
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Christians BEWARE
) 5 of 7 people found this review helpful.
I was very excited to purchase a copy of this book as I recently had a revelation about the effects of focusing on the present. I excitingly opened the book radomly and landed on a chapter that can only be described as blasphemist. The author completely denounces Christ and any faith surrounding Our Lord Jesus. The particular passage that troubled me was when the author stated that there is "no past or future in Christ." I understand that not everyone reading my review will share my opinion. My only purpose in writing this is to inform other Christians or anyone who has faith in Our Saviour about the content of this book.
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Excellent4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
This book will revolutionize the way you think and handle situations. If one can understand these principles within the spirit world, you will defeat the pain, stress, and depression in your life.
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Answer for people who can't meditate.3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
This is the first book that answered for me how to clear my mind, or be of "no mind" without meditation. It had the answers I have been seeking. Easy read.
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The Power of Now
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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.
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.
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The Power of Now
) 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Hard to keep your attention. Kind of like reading English literature.
He leaves you wondering why he chose to use so many words to describe his point.
When his last sentence describing his point, always ties it up for you in the end. In the meanwhile, you have to read through all the rhetoric in between.
It's not a quick read, you will keep putting it down because he loses your attention and then picking it up another day, trying it again.
I can't recommend this book, it is too tiresome to read.
But he does make some good points, when you finally get to them.
He leaves you wondering why he chose to use so many words to describe his point.
When his last sentence describing his point, always ties it up for you in the end. In the meanwhile, you have to read through all the rhetoric in between.
It's not a quick read, you will keep putting it down because he loses your attention and then picking it up another day, trying it again.
I can't recommend this book, it is too tiresome to read.
But he does make some good points, when you finally get to them.
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The Power Of Now by Eckhart TolleReview created: 03/08/08
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
This book will change your current mind set or it will be meaningless to you if you are not ready to be enlightened, and that's ok because not all of us are ready for this at the same time. If you are seeking Spirituality rather than just Religion or Idealology then this book is a must read for you. It takes us deeper into the pre conditioned thoughts that we live with everyday and teaches us to focus in the "Now", "the Present Moment." The author explains the destructive power the ego has in our everyday thought processes and how we can begin to recongize it in order to make the changes necessary to be awakened. Powerful and inspiritional! Weather you consider yourself a victim in this life, or a pretty successful person; this teaching can enhance your Human Expeirance.
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The Power of Now! MUST READ!1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This is my 2nd copy of this book. I gave the first one as a gift. This is the best book. Everyone should read this book at least 1 time. I just can't say enough good things about the material in this book. It has totally transformed my life and thinking. I never really realized how much I think about the past and how much I try to look ahead to the future, that keeps me from enjoying RIGHT NOW... which is all we really have for certain anyway. Read it, you wont be disappointed.
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The Power of NowReview created: 06/04/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
A friend recommended this book.
I think you have to be ready for this kind of teaching and I was.
I think it has changed my life for the better but it's not an easy read.
If things in the past still bother you, you have to read this book and learn to live in the now. It's great.
I think you have to be ready for this kind of teaching and I was.
I think it has changed my life for the better but it's not an easy read.
If things in the past still bother you, you have to read this book and learn to live in the now. It's great.
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If you pick one book to read this year....1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
If you pick one must-read book for your list this year, let this be it.
...apparently I have to write 100 characters...
if you pick one must-read book for your list this year, let this be it.
...apparently I have to write 100 characters...
if you pick one must-read book for your list this year, let this be it.
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The missing linkReview created: 04/13/08(updated 04/13/08)
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I was having difficulty understanding the Buddhist concept of 'mindfulness' when I chanced across the Power of Now. This book bridged that gap for me. I bought the book (in hardback, which I rarely do), the audio book and both sets of meditation cards. If there had been tee-shirts and bumper stickers, I'd have bought them too.
One of the best things about this book is that Tolle tells you to stop reading for a bit every time you come to an 'S' shaped graphic. The concepts are not something you are going to 'get' the way you would reading other sorts of informational texts, like a diet book or business text; it's not something you can pick up, blitz through and attempt to implement into your life in a couple of days. It has to percolate a bit, seep in, and become part of you, slowly by slowly.
At the same time, once you start to discover the power of now, life seems a lot more simple, and you wonder why you didn't 'get it' before.
The concepts also come in two card deck editions. You can determine an area to focus on, by shuffling the cards and picking one at random, or select one based on what you think you need to focus on. They come in a box that sets up to form an easel, which you can keep on your desk at work, or display on your nightstand or other prominent place in your home as a reminder.
One of the best things about this book is that Tolle tells you to stop reading for a bit every time you come to an 'S' shaped graphic. The concepts are not something you are going to 'get' the way you would reading other sorts of informational texts, like a diet book or business text; it's not something you can pick up, blitz through and attempt to implement into your life in a couple of days. It has to percolate a bit, seep in, and become part of you, slowly by slowly.
At the same time, once you start to discover the power of now, life seems a lot more simple, and you wonder why you didn't 'get it' before.
The concepts also come in two card deck editions. You can determine an area to focus on, by shuffling the cards and picking one at random, or select one based on what you think you need to focus on. They come in a box that sets up to form an easel, which you can keep on your desk at work, or display on your nightstand or other prominent place in your home as a reminder.
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The Power of NowReview created: 04/07/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This book reaffirmed my beliefs in all that matters. I can hold my head high as I plow through all of life's obstacles.
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The Power of Now1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The "Power of Now" was written before Tolle's "A New Earth" and much of it was helpful in understanding the latter, "A New Earth". I recommend reading "The Power of Now", first, if possible.
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Great Book1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Interested in Tolle's work,enjoying more of his thoughts, ideas,views
and several of my friends are reading this .
and several of my friends are reading this .
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The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (2004)Review created: 03/05/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (2004) is an excellent motivational book, also might want to check out A New Earth by this author too, both are on Oprah's book club list I think.
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A must read bookReview created: 02/07/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I loved it. absolutely beautiful and full of truth in the most simple way. i love the fact that the guidelines for finding peace are so simple and because they are so simple we may don't care but let me tell you that it works great!!!!
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A lot of common sense!!!Review created: 01/25/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I saw the movie DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE, which I recommend to those interested in the power of their mind. The power of now is a very good complement. Efficient and very interesting.
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The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleReview created: 11/03/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Perfect condition, new, still in shrink wrap. I'm just into the beginning, I find it fascinating, a bit hard to follow, but like I said, I'm still in the beginning 1/3.
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Great, timeless ideasGreat !!! - Keep on your nightstand & re-read - I have. Whenever you think you have a problem - re-read the book.
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The Power of NowThis is a great book for someone who is on a spiritual path. It has changed the way I view my life and my interactions with the peolpe and the situations in my life. I highly recommend reading this book if you are looking for enlightenment.
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Everyone on this planet should read this Book!The message sooo true! .. Resonates! .. everyone can relate and turn their life around .. The writing so simple to the point no complicated words used ..
I wish i ran into this book years ago, I would have not gone thru what I went thru all because of `Not Knowing The Truth!' This Book will liberate you!
Thank You! Eckhart
I wish i ran into this book years ago, I would have not gone thru what I went thru all because of `Not Knowing The Truth!' This Book will liberate you!
Thank You! Eckhart
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yes,I got a new one,just got it a little bit lateReview created: 09/07/09
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jasonjiang0112 ( 8 )
Maybe it's system promble,seller sent it 5days after I paid it.anyway it's a good deal.just want to improve shipping speed.
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Book receivedReview created: 06/06/09
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I absolutely loved the quick shipping! They said it would take 2-6 weeks. It was 3 days. Although the envelope it was packed it was open, could of been mishandled in the mail. Also, the front cover of the book was creased. But overall I was happy.
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The Power of Now!I started to read this book on an airplane trip out west. Great information but a little too deep for me (So Far). Whenever I have to stop and try to understand what really wasa said in the last paragraph OR re-read it....that is too deep!
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