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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “Tolle is one of the most influential proponents of the principle of living in the present moment. In this book, published last year, he guides the reader to the light of awareness, of consciousness, that dwells within and helps one transcend the ego. By his own account, this book is not for...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I really enjoyed this book, basic concepts that we all need to remind ourselves of once in a while”
Daina F wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Totally could not get into this book. In her podcast, Oprah said if you don't get it, you're not ready for the message. I'm thinking I might never be ready.”
G R wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Listened to it on audiobook. Eckhart's voice was too soothing. It made me want to sleep. Kind of sounded like HAL from 2001 space odyssey. Interesting concepts. I liked some of the principles. Very difficult to learn how to apply in daily life though.”
benjabennett wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Too much Science for me!”
Kara R wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I loved this book. It reminded why we should concentrate on living in the present moment and why today is a gift.....thats why they called it the present.”
jan n wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I mostly enjoyed this book, especially Tolle's attempt to define consciousness. His description of the self as the space between the observer and one's idea of self reminds me of Lacan's mirror self. Real self is the viewer. The image in the mirror is what is created for the world. Tolle takes his ideas from Eastern spirituality and adds the concept of The Pain Body which is his term for the mental crap we drag along.
Cecelia K wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
He quotes the guru J. Krishnamurti's secret of happiness... "Not minding whatever happens". I like that bit of wisdom and enlightenment. For some reason my mind kept wandering throughout the reading. I re-read a good bit of the book just to keep myself focused.”
“Every time I read it I gain so much more. The depth of Tolle's understanding is endless. I found much peace reading this book.”
Comic Mom wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not a book for casual read. Each page is filled with concepts that would make one stop and mull over. I find the reading an eye opener in terms of how I deal with Life. We are not only content but we are of essence. And the 14th century Persian poet and Sufi master Hafiz expressed beautifully our purpose "I am a hole in a flute that the Christ's breath moves through. Listen to this music"”
Rheens wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“body pain & the EGO, interesting look”
scotie wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“this is for study not entertainment.”
Clarlinda L wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
