Greetings friends,
As I have found myself, yet again, rereading what I believe to be is one of the most influential books upon spirituality thus far. The Power of Now written by Eckhart Tolle. It has become rather thought inducing. As I recall the many values there are to gather, I find that such an important part of the success rests in the transmuting of our perspectives. When we let go of the conditioned mind and allow ourselves to embrace what is, we can then fully appreciate the Now. Assessing this power has the potential to put an end to most (if not all) suffering and pain.
We realise that by being present, most of our troubles fade away ~ since all have been premeditated by the mind. We find that our unconscious mind likes to play games with us, while keeping us in the dark, operating in sheep-like behaviour. This is what keeps it alive. When we feed this part of the mind, it can grow rapidly and get manifested into many different forms of pain and suffering. But why do we, as humans find ourselves in such destructive behaviours? It's quite simple really, the ego. This refers to what we believe about our importance. Many people feel a connection with their suffering, providing them with a false mind-made sense of self. Then being scared to lose that "sense of self" cause it can be perceived by them as losing who they believe they are. This forces them to unconsciously feed into their pain and suffering as it gives them an identity.
How does one then step past this destructive condition of the mind? Eckhart Tolle has beautifully made the distinction between the thoughts itself, and the consciousness observing the thought. When thoughts arise, we are met with two options. #1 Attaching ourselves to the thought, and #2 Observing the "thinker". He refers to us as a much deeper Being than just the thoughts being provoked by the conditioned mind. We then create a separation between, who we truly are and the thoughts our mind conducts. Considering that on average a person has about 60,000 thoughts per day. Would it be deemed wise to attached our identity to each one? Realising that our thoughts are connected to either the past or the future, we are unable to experience the eternal now while anticipating the future or dwelling on the past. We need to learn to observe rather than attach. Only then will we be able to make calculated choices based on whats true, rather than fears, anger or resentment.
Step into the fact that it is your birthright to be free from conditioned suffering. Considering everyday life already contain many challenges, we need not carry the burdens from the past. Clearing our view can help us achieve liberation and fulfilment towards actively creating within The Now. If you are interested in reading the guide to spiritual enlightenment follow this link (https://amzn.to/3I7Hph3) to purchase the book.
Keep observing your thoughts and connect to the 'I' that is found much deeper than the surface of the mind. It may prevail many truths in accordance to your freedom.
Namaste my friends xx
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