The predominance of mind is no more than a stage in the evolution of consciousness. We need to go on to the next stage now as a matter of urgency; otherwise, we will be destroyed by the mind, which has grown into a monster. Eckhart Tolle More Quotes by Eckhart Tolle More Quotes From Eckhart Tolle An amazing realization is in the present moment there is only what is, but there are no problems. And if your attention remains in the Now, you no longer inhabit a world of problems. Challenges you may still face, but they come to you in the space of Now. Eckhart Tolle space challenges attention The brain does not create consciousness, but conciousness created the brain, the most complex physical form on earth, for its expression. Eckhart Tolle expression spiritual brain Body awareness not only anchors you in the present moment, it is a doorway out of the prison that is the ego. It also strengthens the immune system and the body’s ability to heal itself. Eckhart Tolle heal-itself anchors ego To stay present in everyday life, it helps to be deeply rooted within yourself; otherwise, the mind, which has incredible momentum, will drag you along like a wild river. Eckhart Tolle everyday mind rivers The moment you become aware of the ego in you, it is strictly speaking no longer the ego, but just an old, conditioned mind-pattern. Ego implies unawareness. Awareness and ego cannot coexist. Eckhart Tolle ego spiritual mind A true spiritual teacher does not have anything to teach in the conventional sense of the word, does not have anything to give or add to you, such as new information, beliefs, or rules of conduct. The only function of such a teacher is to help you remove that which separates you from the truth of who you already are and what you already know in the depth of your being Eckhart Tolle spiritual teacher giving For many people, the first indication of a spiritual awakening is that they suddenly become aware of their thoughts. They become a witness to their thoughts, so to speak. They are not completely identified with their mind anymore and so they begin to sense that there is a depth to them that they had never known before. Eckhart Tolle spiritual mind people When you are in the present moment, you break the continuity of your story, of past and future. Then true intelligence arises, and also love. Eckhart Tolle moments stories past The present moment is all you ever have. Eckhart Tolle live-in-the-moment motivational inspirational To offer no resistance to life is to be in a state of grace, ease, and lightness. Eckhart Tolle awakening grace ease Being at ease with not knowing is crucial for answers to come to you. Eckhart Tolle knowing meaningful inspirational Only the truth of who you are, if realized, will set you free. Eckhart Tolle authenticity being-yourself self-esteem If you cannot be at ease with yourself when alone, you will seek a relationship to cover up your unease. You can be sure that the unease will then reappear in some other form within the relationship, and you will probably hold your partner responsible for it. Eckhart Tolle cover-ups psychology spiritual What you react to in others, you strengthen in yourself. Eckhart Tolle power-of-now spiritual If you don't mind being unhappy, what happens to the unhappiness? Eckhart Tolle unhappiness unhappy mind Get the inside right, and the outside will take care of itself. Eckhart Tolle take-care care What is God? The eternal one life underneath all the forms of life. What is love? To feel the presence of the one life deep within yourself and all creatures; to be it! Therefore, all love is the love of God. Eckhart Tolle what-is-love love-is life How many situations can be resolved with less thinking? Eckhart Tolle situation thinking 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 expectations people looks There is a fine balance between honoring the past and losing yourself in it. Eckhart Tolle balance losing past
