Tolle's Power Of Now Head Clutter Cure
When I was out of work, clutter camped out in my head. I worried about how I would pay my bills. I fretted over what I could have done to avoid the lay off. I rehearsed the worse case scenarios (that would likely never happen) repeatedly over and over again. This unhealthy, obsessive mental regurgitation drove me crazy. Worse yet, it added confusion when what I needed was clarity so I could be at my best for my job search.
Eckhart Tolle's book "The Power of Now" offered me sound advice for overcoming this insanity. (He's the guy Oprah Winfrey promoted for his book "A New Earth.") Now this is the second time I read "Power" and I find it more insightful now that the first time. Why? Probably because it's been a few years since I first read it and I've mentally digested the material from the first time.
Early on in the book, "Power" discusses compulsive thinking. We go over regrets, worry about the future and keep ourselves out of the present moment. As the book's title suggests, there is power in staying present or in the "Now" as Tolle calls it. The past is behind us and the future is an unknown so the present is the only place where we can make a difference. It's where we can be aware of ourselves but only if we can weed through the mental noise. Take a look at what Tolle says about experiencing personal enlightenment:
(Question) What is the greatest obstacle to experiencing this reality? (Answer) Identification with your mind, which causes thought to become compulsive. Not to be able to stop thinking is a dreadful affliction, but we don't realize this because almost everybody is suffering from it, so it is considered normal. This incessant mental noise prevents you from finding that realm of inner stillness that is inseparable from Being."
The mental clutter is more than just stressful. It stand is the way of our being complete and realize our full potential. Tolle uses the word "Being" to refer to our awareness of what's truly happening at a given moment and of God or the supernatural in our lives. Whether we are looking for work, content in our current job, getting through school or charged up about a new career move, we have all this mental chatter. It's this noise and worry that prevents us from tapping into what can power our future.
Let me see if I can give you examples of why this matters. I am an avid runner. It's interesting how during long energizing runs (yes some of us find it energizing), I come up with all sorts of creative ideas. I get unexpected insight. Solutions to challenging problems turn up. Physical exercise clears my head from crazy thinking and frees up some sort of energy in me. And it's not my doing. It just seems to happen.
Here's another example. Over the years, I've developed a practice of quiet meditation. When I first started, I sought after it as if I were on a hunt for something mysterious and mystical. As I have developed my practice, I realized it's a path that leads to a quiet mind where you can be very aware. And lo and behold, mental busyness stops there. That leads me to a sense of peace.
This is what Tolle wants us to learn in his "Power of Now" book.
"Power" discusses many other concepts surrounding the Now and Being. He makes a point of avoiding terms that have specific religious meanings. He says he fears this might cloud his message. He describes a state of personal presence that can help us gain control over mental chatter and tap into the best of ourselves for taking on what challenges life has given us. It can also further our spiritual walk and relationship with the supernatural.
Hopefully, this will be a big help in taking on life's challenges. It's been a big help for me.
As I continue re-reading this book, I will share other concepts and ideas that were valuable to me.
Hope this helps!
Questions and Answers
In this article we will talk about natural cures for panic attacks and three life changing lessons that you will find inside the book A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. If you'd rather not solve your panic attacks with medication, the teachings within his book can help you uncover some extremely powerful and effective methods to cure your anxiety attacks.
People nowadays are very busy with their hectic lifestyle, yet there are times which demands self-help for motivation. Self-help is essential for motivation and there are adequate books to offer this assistance.
How can you be who you really are in a corporate, government, or nonprofit workplace when you are around giant egos that challenge you and seek to control you and get the better of you day in and day out? An interesting article was sent to me recently entitled "A bigger ego is the only way to truly create A New Earth.'" The author of the article applauds Eckhart Tolle for his impact on the world, then goes on to claim that the real problem in our world isn't that we have an ego, but that our e
Self-worth comes from one thing - thinking that you are worthy," says a quote on Twitter that cites Dr Wayne Dyer.But is it true?For me it never was. I tried for decades to think myself into self-worth. But despite all my positive thinking, there was ever an undertow that whispered, "You're not good enough!"So I experienced myself as torn. Part of me told myself I was worthy, while beneath this was a persistent feeling that I wasn't.
In the daily blog The Compassionate Eye, we've begun a study of Eckhart Tolle's book Stillness Speaks. A key aspect of this book is that, instead of encouraging us to read it from cover to cover like a regular book, Eckhart invites us to sit with the statements, treating them like sutras. A sutra engages the thinking mind as little as possible, thereby evoking the presence that's our nature. Change comes from being present, not from thought. The more conscious, aware, we are, the greater the ch
If you are unemployed and wanted to find a good job, then the shortest route possible is approaching a placement agency.
Time management is an act or process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity.Time management can be effectively done by using various tools and techniques.
Glass ceiling is legitimate and find a solution. This is one of the biggest mistakes that many commit. Sexual discrimination is extremely much legitimate and don't permit this only thing to hold you back and accomplish your ambitions especially in this ever-changing age of modernization.
Microsoft IT jobs are not easy to come buy, the nature of the company, requires the best there is and this is why you have to get outstanding skills and qualifications to even be considered.
The health care industry is continuously growing and there's no sign of it slowing down soon. The growth can also be seen on the allied health care services closely tied up to medicine. The reason for this growth is the continued demand for health care. It was further fueled in the past decade by the fact that the world population is aging and is therefore requiring more health care services.
Dean Karnazes writes about his 100+ mile ultra marathon running feats. He explains how he turned to running, and found a renewed sense of purpose in his life.
Things are changing in corporate America and they are changing fast. IBM plans to cut its staff drastically over the next several years.
College graduation is such an exciting time! In its own way, it's terrifying. A few months back I remember a fellow speaker at a high school career day dish out some words of wisdom.
This week I discovered a Facebook page launched by a girl from the Catholic elementary school I attended. On it, I found yearbook pictures of me and the 32 eighth graders that graduated with me over 30 years ago.
Very few people says, "I wish I had been more conservative. I wish I had taken a more secure route in my life and career." Many do live with regrets concerning things they wish they had done and never got around to doing.
Discuss this Article
