The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

I love Eckhart Tolle, thus below my comments reflect my passion for his teachings. As you know everything is relative, in this case, my review is relative to my personal experience. The most profound book I have ever read. Finally I have touched the depth of consciousness. When you are ready, you may understand it. Otherwise, it may be a heavy book. It's like giving a computer book to a technology savvy versus someone that is not familiar with computers. I have also read every other book of this author. I find this book to be the starting book into the author philosophy. This book will help you understand other books that may be more difficult without this base knowledge such as The New Earth. There are several other spiritual teachers, but this Author is the only one that is truly effective that contains substance making a difference in my life. Other authors always leave me with nothing, lot's of words that don't lead anywhere. This book was given to me from a friend and it was the best experience ever that changed my life. I am glad she pushed me to start reading it, because I kept it on my bookshelf for weeks. Once I started reading it I was astonished and since then my life changed, my eyes were opened. However, not everyone is ready to understand. I have tried sharing it with some other people, but not everyone was able to read it. Since my background of meditation, spirituality, and introspection, this book came easy to read and understand. For me this book was the missing block from my spiritual path. Thanks Eckhart Tolle for helping humans make it to the next stage of consciousness. Good luck and I hope that anyone coming across this book is ready to discover the realm of non-thinking, non-judging, non-labeling. I would say, this is a non-mystical, clear understanding of what's behind religions. This can help any person to understand more their religious/spiritual path. The book is neutral, it doesn't favor any religion over another. It brings everything together into one as it should be. My message to everyone: Gaining more knowledge doesn't make people wise. Wisdom should be developed in pair with knowledge. Too much thinking stresses you out. Practice meditation. Discover the ego in you (we all have it), but you don't have to listen to it. The mind wants to think taking you away from what you are currently doing. Be aware of compulsive-recurring thoughts that are draining your energy. You should be able to stop the flow of thoughts, regain energy, feel at peace, in between daily tasks. This will bring wisdom in your actions. Otherwise, stress can only led you to poor results, poor performance, poor outcome. Empower yourself with gaps of non-thinking, which will make you experience FREEDOM. That's were you can find freedom, in your head only. It's nice to stop the mind flow of thoughts. You'll feel light, free, happy, and worry-free. Otherwise, your mind keeps generating thoughts causing you to be slave of recurring/compulsive thinking. That's why people drinks or get drugs (legal and illegal), to experience freedom from your mind that never stop stressing you out. Alcohol causes more issues than benefits, same as some drugs. Learn how to become free from your mind and from addictions. Then you can start enjoy life and express yourself at your full potential. This book is a pointer to freedom. Here is the door, can you open it and discover what's in it?

I picked up The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle out of curiosity, and it turned out to be a surprisingly impactful read. The writing is simple, but the ideas really make you pause and reflect on how much time we spend stuck in the past or worrying about the future. It’s not a book you rush through—it’s better to read slowly and let the concepts sink in. Some parts feel a bit repetitive, but that actually helps reinforce the message. Overall, it’s a good reminder to be more present and less caught up in overthinking. Definitely worth reading if you’re looking for a different perspective on mindset and stress.

I used to think I had the "truth," for that is what you are raised to think in the "restored" Church of Jesus Christ (aka Mormonism), where the fullness of Christ’s teachings and life’s “big secrets” are all revealed and available through devoutly living the faith. In spite of my former devoutly sincere living of the restored gospel as taught in LDS culture, I was more often than not in a living hell state of mind, which affected my heart with intense energy that I can only explain in words as a powerful pain body. I pleaded with the Lord for help, so naively unconcious, like a child in their 1st year of life, especially since my 17th year of absolute depression and anxiety—to depths of hell I am surprised I came out alive from. My brain had created such powerful neuropathways of belief, where I was so unconsciously naïve that even the very word consciousness was taboo and scary. Words like Empath, might have well been witchcraft. I felt so unworthy, so worthless, that just existing, as a very clean, very kind, scincere young man, was hard, for I was to repent of just being alive (no thanks to my Mormon upbringing). Everything I understood was filtered—masked by ego, and even worse, a religious ego (more dangerous than the already difficult ego) trained by false tradintions of religion (Mormonism, in my case), where men take a truth and twist it with their own "righteous" ego, which perverts the simpleness of the way to the literal Christ, Kingdom of God within, here and now, not just some future date of achieved worthiness. It wasn’t until I reached a point where I was genuinely ready to end my life, in my 35th year, after my wife left with the kids (not for infidelity or lack of my own desire, but both our own, unresolved, formerly Mormon egoes, which dominated our marriage in ways we would find out together later on), that I was left with me, myself, and I. At that point, the book had already been introduced to me, by my wife, but I was in a state of mind where I wasn't ready for it, or better said, my ego scoffed that a book (as I had tried others) could help me find true joy outside the scriptures (bible/book of mormon). It wasn't until I was alone, filled with high attachment anxiety (losing what I loved most and was completely attached to, my children/family), having left religion, that I first went through this book. The power within me, for the first time, shot past my mind, to my pain-body within my heart, in such a way that I literally experienced the portal of light I had once experienced in my youth—a literal portal of light (a story for another day). Then, each time I read the book, a layer of the thick and painful untruths began to be unlearned (unlearning is harder than learning, for you are literally forming new neuropathways in the brain). I listened to The Power of Now over 16 times within a few months—yes, it was that delicious to my soul, it kept showing me how to simply allow my true essence to surface, peaceful and powerful, even though I could not comprehend most of it in my then unconcious ego-mind. My brain could not make sense of it all quickly enough, but my heart—something shifted enough to let the depth of my soul surface, while I sank into the depth of my true essence, away from the surface waves of drama, circumstance, and ego. Here’s the key insight, and it’s everything: it wasn’t Eckhart, and it wasn’t the book. It was me. Sounds selfish, but the true you inside is the Christ. Literally, Jesus brings us to the Christ—our true identity within—to be healed fully. The Christ brings us to the Kingdom of Heaven within, ultimately to the Father, which is all symbolic of the reality that each of our soul-bodies is a Kingdom of Heaven, here and now. No book or teacher can save you—only you can awaken you. The Holy Spirit (your spirit) leads you (your true self leads you) to the Christ, which points you to Heaven, for today is literally the day of your salvation—but for reals, not just in religious speak and belief—for NO BELIEF IS REQUIRED. Just be still and know that I am God. This book pointed me toward the door, and for the first time, I stepped through it—for reals. For decades, I chased the “easy yoke” and “light burden” Christ spoke of—honestly, 35 years of searching—and it always felt just out of reach. Then one day, it became real. Tangible. Living. Because the peace, the freedom, the salvation I’d been waiting—taught to climb for (in Mormon theology, it’s twisted to mean worthiness in tithe-required gaudy temples)—wasn’t hiding in some future heaven. It was right here, right now, within. The “Kingdom of Heaven” really is inside you, and once you glimpse it—once it surfaces (because it’s already there)—you’ll wonder how you ever missed it. To those who claim this book is “anti-Christ,” I say this with love: that’s the ego talking, wearing religious clothing. Be still. Do one of the many exercises—especially the body scan—the author invites you to practice. The irony couldn’t be thicker. I’ve never known Christ more intimately than when I finally allowed myself to meet Him directly—without the conditioning, the fear, and the image of a punitive “god” (lowercase g) I grew up with, the false traditions of the fathers of religion clouding the simplicity of the way, the straightness of the path, the easy yoke and light burden of Christ, absent the false requirements of "worthiness" interviews, tithings, etc. Everything that is real naturally arises when we are in our true Kingdom of Heaven within. Christ walks with you, for you become like Him (“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father in Heaven is perfect”). This book belongs in every school library—not as a sermon, but as a mirror. It should be discussed, debated, and wrestled with—because belief isn’t required to access what’s already within you. Read it not as doctrine, but as a pointer—a whisper back to the stillness that Christ Himself described: the living presence of “I Am.” The irony in just that statement—“I Am”—has the “become as little children” laughing at its simplicity. No, The Power of Now isn’t an end in itself. It’s evidence that there is a higher, loving intelligence—call it God, Source, Being—that flows through everything and everyone. That power isn’t mocked, and it doesn’t play favorites. All are loved. All are light. All are already whole, even beneath our human pain, conditioning, or perceived flaws. Now I see clearly how cult-like certain religious systems can become—not because the people are bad, but because the structures teach us to look out there for what has always been in here. I’m finally learning what it means to be free, to live awake, and to experience life—not as a test to pass, but as a sacred unfolding. Truly, we can do as Jesus said—“He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father.” (John 14:12) What?! Do more than He has done? That’s not blasphemy—that’s the fullness of the gospel. It’s the living truth of what happens when we awaken to the Christ within. For today—literally today—is the day of our salvation, not someday in a distant afterlife, not when we’ve “earned” worthiness, but right now, in presence. I hope to share my stories in animated form on my channel boxels on YT or come say hi on x with my same justachilldad, and lets move towards the absense of the greed of wall st which is a typification of the ego unchecked, without grace and humility or meekness. The future is bright, but to get there, we must stand on the precipice of the greatest darkness next to the greatest light. The good news is darkness does not comprehend the light, the people of the world (I literally have mingled with people since, of every nation, in one of the darkest spaces of crypto (a story for another day) are waking up, desiring conciousness over unconcious for-profit deadness of our current system.

An amazing self development read, that enlightens ir readers of how powerful it is to remain in the present moment and to be mindful of how important it is to do so. I be highly recommend this book to EVERYONE. This is informative and helpful for anyone who wants to learn more about how they can improve their lives.

The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle is a life-changing guide that teaches you how to stop obsessing over the past or worrying about the future and simply live in the present moment. It explains that most of our stress comes from the "noise" in our heads, and by learning to observe our thoughts without getting swept up in them, we can find a deep sense of inner peace. While some of the spiritual concepts can feel a bit "deep" at first, the core message is incredibly practical: true happiness only exists right here, right now.

I greatly enjoyed this book. I sometimes spiral on things that I cannot control, and this book helps me to stay in the moment and appreciate the ever-present now, which is all we ever have, seriously. I recommended it to several friends and family and they also greatly enjoyed the book.

I’m 29 and I just have to say this is the best book I’ve ever read. I just happened to start reading this book just weeks before my 29th birthday actually. Ironically enough, on the first page Eckhart starts off with “one night not long after my twenty-ninth birthday...” I’ve been through depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, dealt with undiagnosed adhd all the way up through my 20s and only diagnosed after college, I’ve been through abusive relationships, have become toxic myself in following relationships, have been through ptsd because abuse, have never met my own dad and have dealt with an unstable family life my whole life... basically I felt absolutely lost nearing my 30s and most of the time hopeless. My main emotions were anger and fear. I felt them constantly for as long as I can remember. They overcame me quite often and was exhausting and detrimental to everything in my life. It was holding me back from my true potential and I wallowed in self pity and being a victim. I’ve tried an antidepressant and it only works to an extent, but it doesn’t help change your outlook and detach from your pain. This book has changed my life and has helped me through my own awakening and detaching from my own pain body. It’s truly helped bring me to enlightenment. So, to address the people who are giving this book a one star... all I can say is that these people are still asleep or they have not gone through what they need to go through to understand Tolle’s words. They are in simple terms just not awake. I can’t tell you how many times I read parts of this book and just thought holy crap, I GET it. It’s amazing. I never open this book and put it down without having new revelations. Not only has it brought enlightenment, but it’s also brought me closer to God and understanding of the universal as a whole (I guess that’s what enlightenment is though lol). I think it’s awesome as a Christian that Tolle has implemented God in such a delicate and tactful way. It’s not in an idolizing way and never once undermining Him either. Much respect there. It touches on so many things that we never have answers to or even think of asking these questions and brings about an explanation that just gives so much peace to your mind. It shuts it up and lets you really live in the now and to stop worrying. Just an example, but this week I’ve been dealing with pms and I was struggling a bit with being irritable and snappy. It always happens exactly a week before my period starts and I picked my book up today to read before bed and coincidentally I had been reading through chapter 8 and Tolle just happened to touch on the pain-body and when women deal with pms. It gives tips on how to stay on top of these reactions and to be aware of them, so that you can remain in your consciousness. He also mentioned how a partner can help you stay conscious when this pain body tries take over. I know I’ve dealt with this and my recent ex noticed it as well and always tried to help me through it when he picked up on my cycle, as I’m sure most men have recognized their girlfriend/wife go through. I think it’s awesome that Tolle explained how a partner can help their love through that week. Overall, just get this book if you’re on your spiritual journey. Well.. we all are, but if you’re awakening and looking for some guidance it’s well worth the read! I’m actually tapering off my antidepressant this week, that I’ve been on for a year and a half, and I can say I feel strong enough now and this book is a nice comfort to have during this time.

One of the best books, I've ever read

Muy buen libro, pero habrá que leerlo más de una vez porque hay mucho que asimilar.

これを読んでから雑念が大幅に減り、思考がとてもスッキリしました。全ての苦しみは未来と過去からくると説いており、非常に共感しました。今ここにある事だけが全て。大変おすすめです。

Deep consciousness enlightenment, inner peace is felt as one reads! It is a book to revisit over and over again!

Thank you Eckhart for this awesome book you wrote. It helped me so much! I am going to buy the paperback edition (I read it on Kindle). I totally suggest it to anyone who is on a spiritual path. I love you guys!

Excelente mensaje, lo recomiendo ampliamente. Yo lo leí hace un año y me fascinó, éste lo pedí para regalo de Navidad. En esta edición me gustó que es de portada dura, un diseño bonito, clásico y elegante. El que lo recibió puso una sonrisa al desenvolverlo. Me gustó también que me llegó en caja, no sé si fue por ser envío internacional, pero siento que así no se maltrató, ya que por lo general otros libros me han llegado en bolsa.