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“Space and silence are two aspects of the same thing. The same no-thing. They are externalization of inner space and inner silence, which is stillness: the infinitely creative womb of all existence.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

“Practice presence -- embrace the place where life happens.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

“Once you have had a glimpse of awareness or Presence, you know it firsthand. It is no longer just a concept in your mind.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

“All you realy need to do is accept this moment fully. You are then at ease in the here and now and at ease with yourself.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now

“Each person's life – each lifeform,
in fact – represents a world, a
unique way in which the universe experiences itself.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

“Fulfill me, make me happy, make me feel safe, tell me who I am. The world cannot give you those things, and when you no longer have such expectations, all self created suffering comes to an end.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

“The brain does not create consciousness, but conciousness created the brain, the most complex physical form on earth, for its expression.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

“With stillness comes the benediction of Peace.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

“Rather than being your thoughts and emotions, be the awareness behind them.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

“Accept — then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy. This will miraculously transform your whole life.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

“The greatest achievement of humanity is not its works of art, science, or technology, but the recognition of its own dysfunction.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

“In the eyes of the ego, self-esteem and humility are contradictory. In truth, they are one and the same.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

“You are here to enable the divine purpose of the universe to unfold. That is how important you are!”

Eckhart Tolle book The Power of Now

The Power of Now (1997)

“Nonresistance is the key to the greatest power in the universe.”

Eckhart Tolle book A New Earth

A New Earth (2005)

“Doing is never enough if you neglect Being.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

“Where there is anger there is always pain underneath.”

Eckhart Tolle book The Power of Now

Source: The Power of Now

“If her past were your past, her pain your pain, her level of consciousness your level of consciousness, you would think and act exactly as she does. With this realization comes forgiveness, compassion, peace.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Stillness Speaks (2003)

“Life isn't as serious as my mind makes it out to be.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Variant: Life isn't as serious as the mind makes it out to be.
Source: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

“When another recognizes you, that recognition draws the dimension of Being more fully into this world through both of you. That is the love that redeems the world.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

“Die to the past every moment. You don't need it. Only refer to it when it is absolutely relevant to the present. Feel the power of this moment and the fullness of Being. Feel your presence.”

Eckhart Tolle (1948) German writer

Source: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment