The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Summary

This book explores our relationship with time (as in being mindful and present) and our inability to live in the moment. Tolle walks you through steps that challenge your perception of how you view the timeline of your mind while at the same time answering questions you may have that challenge his message. These questions are actually part of the book as you will find each topic introduced by the reader’s questions and Tolle will then explain the thought process he is challenging you to find. It talks about our relationship with the past, the future, pain, and how to surrender to the only time that will ever matter in our lives - the present. He incorporates a lot of Buddhist philosophies in his message and uses Christian terms to explain the key concepts while maintaining religious neutrality.

My key Takeaways

I thought this book was quite well written - considering the scope and complexity of the subject matter. It gradually narrows your focus until all you think about is how our minds tell us stories about the past, the future while robbing ourselves of the one true moment - the present. He delves into practical applications of being mindful and they include dealing with pain and relationships.

I would recommend this book to

• If you are someone whose mind is constantly racing with numerous thoughts and you want to find some peace

• You have a hard time letting go of the past

• You are going through deep, physical or emotional pain

• You want to challenge your ability to focus and gain clarity