Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live. Eckhart Tolle insanelifelive Change image and share on social
There is a fine balance between honoring the past and losing yourself in it. For example, you can acknowledge and learn from mistakes you made, and then move on and refocus on the now. It is called forgiving yourself. Eckhart Tolle acknowledgebalancecall share on social
The more you live in the present moment, the more the fear of death disappears. Eckhart Tolle deathdisappearfear Change image and share on social
It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up. Eckhart Tolle dimensiongratitudelife Change image and share on social
Boredom, anger, sadness, or fear are not 'yours,' not personal. They are conditions of the human mind. They come and go. Nothing that comes and goes is you. Eckhart Tolle angerboredomcondition Change image and share on social
That is the real spiritual awakening, when something emerges from within you that is deeper than who you thought you were. So, the person is still there, but one could almost say that something more powerful shines through the person. Eckhart Tolle awakendeepemerge share on social
Because of its phantom nature, and despite elaborate defense mechanisms, the ego is very vulnerable and insecure, and it sees itself as constantly under threat. This, by the way, is the case even if the ego is outwardly very confident. Eckhart Tolle caseconfidentconstantly share on social
People look to time in expectation that it will eventually make them happy, but you cannot find true happiness by looking toward the future. Eckhart Tolle eventuallyexpectationfind Change image and share on social
What a liberation to realize that the 'voice in my head' is not who I am. 'Who am I, then?' The one who sees that. Eckhart Tolle headliberationrealize Change image and share on social
You are not a problem that needs solving. Eckhart Tolle problemsolve Change image and share on social