“Religions, to a large extent, became divisive rather than unifying forces. Instead of bringing about an ending of violence and hatred through a realization of the fundamental oneness of all life, they brought more violence and hatred, more divisions between people as well as between different religions and even within the same religion. They became ideologies; belief systems people could identify with and so use them to enhance their false sense of self. Through them they could make themselves “right” and others “wrong” and thus define their identity through their enemies, the “others”, the “nonbelievers” or “wrong believers” who not infrequently they saw themselves justified in the killing.”
Eckhart Tolle“Body awareness not only anchors you in the present moment. It is a doorway out of the prison that is the ego.”
Eckhart Tolle“True communication is communion- the realization of oneness, which is love.”
Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment“Watch any plant or animal and let it teach you acceptance of what is, surrender to the Now.Let it teach you Being.Let it teach you integrity — which means to be one, to be yourself, to be real.Let it teach you how to live and how to die, and how not to make living and dying into a problem.”
Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment“People don't realize that now is all there ever is there is no past or future except as memory or anticipation in your mind. ”
Eckhart Tolle“Discontent, blaming, complaining, self-pity cannot serve as a foundation for a good future, no matter how much effort you make.”
Eckhart Tolle“Memories are thoughts that arise. They're not realities. Only when you believe that they are real, then they have the power over you. But when you realize it's just another thought arising about the past, then you can have a spacious relationship with that thought. The thought no longer has you in its grip.”
Eckhart Tolle“Don't wait to be successful at some future point. Have a successful relationship with the present moment and be fully present in whatever you are doing. That is success.”
Eckhart Tolle“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life.”
Eckhart Tolle“Always say 'yes' to the present moment... Surrender to what is. Say 'yes' to life - and see how life starts suddenly to start working for you rather than against you.”
Eckhart Tolle