Powerful Eckhart Tolle Quotes that WILL change your Perspective
Quotes to challenge your conditioning.
Collectively raising the overall level of consciousness from one side of our planet to the other is undoubtedly no small feat.
Yet, Eckhart Tolle has managed to reach such heights by distributing practical lessons on spirituality throughout his bestselling books such as “The Power of Now” & “A New Earth”. Every sentence brilliantly written by Tolle is worth taking in beyond face value.
Listed, are some of my all-time favorite quotes by Tolle.
Be sure to take a moment and let them sink in.
“The primary cause of your unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” -A New Earth
Interpretation:
A subtle reminder that you suffer far more inside your head than you do in reality.
“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.” -The Power of Now
Interpretation:
Dwelling on the past or looking forward to the future only prevents you from being happy in the moment. Right now, this moment is all you have. Second by second, be sure you are grateful and using it wisely.
“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.” -Echart Tolle
Interpretation:
You have minimal control over what happens to you, but you have all the control in how you react to it. Whatever happens to you; be grateful for it, make peace with it, or resolve it.
“Some changes look negative on the surface, but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” -Eckhart Tolle
Interpretation:
Throughout your life things will happen that seem like a setback or result in a loss of hope. Understand, that is not the case. You just aren’t able to see the big picture yet. Have faith that all will work out in the end. Beautiful and precise.
“Give up defining yourself- to yourself or to others. You won’t die. You will come to life.” -A New Earth
Interpretation:
Your mind feels the need to take everything you know and see, shove it in a little box, and put a label on it. Including yourself. Not everything needs judgement. The idea you have of yourself is based on a variety of aspects surrounding your upbringing. Things such as your location, tribe, instilled beliefs, and so on. The idea isn’t YOURS, it’s the result of the people and things around you. Once this idea is given up, you free yourself. You allow yourself proper evaluation of your core beliefs and values. Then you may determine who you REALLY are.
If any of these quotes sparked your attention, I highly encourage you to grab one of Tolle’s books. ANY of them. Take what resonates with you and leave the rest.
If you are already familiar with Eckhart Tolle, please feel free to leave me some of your favorite quotes and concepts in the comment section!
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