Ekhart Tolle’s message is simple: living in the now is the truest path to happiness and
enlightenment. And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh, Tolle’s clear
writing, supportive voice, and enthusiasm make this an excellent manual for anyone who’s ever
wondered what exactly “living in the now” means. Foremost, Tolle is a world-class teacher, able
to explain complicated concepts in concrete language. More importantly, within a chapter of
reading this book, readers are already holding the world in a different container–more conscious
of how thoughts and emotions get in the way of their ability to live in genuine peace and
happiness. Tolle packs a lot of information and inspirational ideas into The Power of Now. (Topics
include the source of Chi, enlightened relationships, creative use of the mind, impermanence,
and the cycle of life.) Thankfully, he’s added markers that symbolize “break time.” This is when
readers should close the book and mull over what they just read. As a result, The Power of Now
reads like the highly acclaimed A Course in Miracles–a spiritual guidebook that has the potential
to inspire just as many study groups and change just as many lives for the better. –Gail Hudson
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