Consciousness as Choice
You can either act out of habit or act from consciousness. There is always a choice.
Eckhart Tolle
German-Canadian spiritual teacher and author of bestseller 'The Power of Now', teaches about consciousness and presence in the present moment.
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- From Ego to Presence — Eckhart Tolle
Wherever you are now is where you need to be. Life happens now.
- The Enemy of Silence — Eckhart Tolle
The ego fears silence because in silence it dies. In stillness you discover the truth of who you are.
- Stillness and Action — Eckhart Tolle
True action comes from stillness. When you are calm inside, your actions are natural and right.
- Liberation from the Ego — Eckhart Tolle
The ego is an illusion. The true essence of your being is consciousness that exists beyond thought.
- The Power of the Present — Eckhart Tolle
The greatest gifts are the ones we give in the present moment. It could be a smile, attention, or simply your presence.
- Meaning in the Digital Age — Eckhart Tolle
There is a difference between meaning and purpose. When you are fully present, life has meaning.
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