Practising the Power of Now - Softcover

Tolle, Eckhart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444703862 ISBN 13: 9781444703863

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division, 2002

Synopsis

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. 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. 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. All concepts will be revealed (or at least more carefully explained). 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. The first step is ending the """"delusion of time."""" He asks, """"Are you always trying to get somewhere other than where you are? ... Is most of your doing just a means to an end?"""" If so, Tolle has a book full of advice for you. 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.

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Review

Move over James Redfield. Since The Power of Now was published in the US in 1999 (2001 in the UK), Eckhart Tolle has become the exciting new name on the guru scene. Tolle's message is profound, but like many of the best spiritual messages, quite simple: you need to discover your true self. That's not the person who walks and talks, or even the person inside your head who thinks your thoughts. Step back, Tolle says, and observe the process of thinking; the person doing the observing is the real you. And the only moment that is real is Now; the past and future can both drag you down, so live in the current moment. This is the path to Enlightenment or Self-Realisation.

For those who have been deeply impressed by Tolle's first book and are waiting for a follow-up, note that Practising the Power of Now is not a new book; it is a collection of extracts from the original book--the edited highlights--and short spiritual exercises. Apparently, it is designed primarily for those who already have the original book, but want a slim and concise volume they can carry around and dip into--the meat without the veg, so to speak.

In comparison with the original book, Practising the Power of Now does seem a little scrappy. It's full of profound messages, but the well-argued connecting material is missing. For those who haven't read either, the original The Power of Now is certainly better value for money--twice the length at the same price. But for fans, for those who prefer bite-sized spiritual truths, or as a gift to either of these, Practising the Power of Now contains all of Tolle's teaching in an easily accessible format. --David V Barrett

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The POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. (Oprah Winfrey)

The must-read bible du jour. (Red magazine)

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1444703862
• ISBN 13: 9781444703863
• Binding: Paperback