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Psychology

The Power of Now. Stillness Speaks

eng. The Power of Now · 1997
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Interesting Facts

  • The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and freeing oneself from constant thoughts about the past and future.
  • The author uses the concept of the «observer» to describe a state of mindfulness where a person becomes a witness to their thoughts and emotions without identifying with them.
  • One of the key ideas of the book is the concept of the «inner body,» which helps a person stay in the present moment through awareness of their physical body.
  • The book offers practices and meditations aimed at achieving a state of inner peace and stillness.
  • Eckhart Tolle asserts that the ego is the source of most suffering and conflicts and offers methods to overcome it.
  • The book touches on the topic of spiritual awakening and describes it as the process of realizing one's true nature beyond the mind and ego.
  • The author emphasizes the importance of acceptance and surrender to the current moment as a way to reduce suffering and achieve inner peace.
The Power of Now. Stillness Speaks
Date of publication: 8 June 2024
Last updated: 9 July 2024
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Original titleeng. The Power of Now · 1997
Genre: Psychology