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Tag Archives: Eckhart Tolle
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, February 16th, 2026 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“As there are no problems in the NOW, there is no illness either. The belief in a label that someone attaches to your condition keeps the condition in place, empowers it, and makes it a seemingly solid reality out of … Continue reading
Posted in Labeling, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 by Eckhart Tolle in A NEW EARTH
“Whenever you are in a negative state, there is something in you that wants the negativity, that perceives it as pleasurable, or that believes it will get you what you want. Otherwise, who would want to hang on to negativity, … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness, Witnessing
Tagged A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, February 2nd, 2026 by Eckhart Tolle in PRACTICING THE POWER OF NOW
“Are you worried? Do you have many “what if” thoughts? You are identified with your mind, which is projecting itself into an imaginary future situation and creating fear. There is no way that you can cope with such a situation, … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness, Worry
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, Practicing the Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 2015 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“As there are no problems in the NOW, there is no illness either. The belief in a label that someone attaches to your condition keeps the condition in place, empowers it, and makes it a seemingly solid reality out of … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“As long as the egoic mind is running your life, you cannot truly be at ease; you cannot be at peace or fulfilled except for brief intervals when you obtained what you wanted, when a craving has just been fulfilled. … Continue reading
Posted in Ego
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Identification with your mind creates an opaque screen of concepts, labels, images, words, judgments, and definitions that blocks all true relationship. It comes between you and yourself, between you and your fellow man and woman, between you and nature, between … Continue reading
Posted in Mind, Thoughts
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 7th, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in A NEW EARTH
“When you make the present moment, instead of past and future, the focal point of your life, your ability to enjoy what you do – and with it the quality of your life – increases dramatically. Joy is the dynamic … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“When someone goes to the doctor and says, “I hear a voice in my head,” he or she will most likely be sent to a psychiatrist. The fact is that, in a very similar way, virtually everyone hears a voice, … Continue reading
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Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“When there is no way out, there is still always a way THROUGH. So don’t turn away from the pain. Face it. Feel it fully. FEEL it – don’t THINK about it! Express it if necessary, but don’t create a … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Dan Fogelberg, Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 2nd, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“When you are on a journey, it is certainly helpful to know where you are going or at least the general direction in which you are moving, but don’t forget: the only thing that is ultimately real about your journey … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness, Purpose
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, March 7th, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Compassion is the awareness of a deep bond between yourself and all creatures. But there are two sides to compassion, two sides to this bond. On the one hand, since you are still here as a physical body, you share … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 24th, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Have you ever experienced, done, thought, or felt anything outside of the Now? Do you think you ever will? Is it possible for anything to happen or BE outside the Now? The answer is obvious, is it not? Nothing ever … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Somebody says something to you that is rude or designed to hurt. Instead of going into unconscious reaction and negativity, such as attack, defense, or withdrawal, you let it pass right through you. Offer no resistance. It is as if … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 16th, 2024 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“If you are dissatisfied with what you have got, or even frustrated or angry about your present lack, that may motivate you to become rich, but even if you do make millions, you will continue to experience the inner condition … Continue reading
Posted in Money, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 by Eckhart Tolle in A NEW EARTH
“If in the midst of negativity you are able to realize “At this moment I am creating suffering for myself” it will be enough to raise you above the limitations of conditioned egoic states and reactions. It will open up … Continue reading
Posted in Witnessing
Tagged A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle
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