The Power of Now The Power of "Present Moment"

The art of being "with the present" when peace begins at "now."

In a fast-spinning, noise-filled world, many of us often fall into a cycle of "non-stop thinking diseases," we are concerned with the future that has yet to come, and unfortunately with the past that has passed. Eckhart Tolle's book Practising The Power of Now is not just a philosophy book, but a "living manual" that tells us that almost all suffering is caused by our hearts not living with the "present."

1. Trap of ideas The Mind Trap

Tolle points out that we often think "we are our thoughts," but in reality, ideas are just a tool. What this book teaches is to train as an "observer." The Watcher, when anger or anxiety arises, let us just "look at it without judging or leaping into it. As we break out, the power of negative emotions gradually decreases.

2. The power of "present while" The Power of Now

The author emphasizes that "the past and the future do not exist," because the past is the memory of the past, and the future is the imagination of the present that has yet to come. The only thing we really have is "this second."

How to practice, ask yourself often, "At the moment, do I really have a problem?" (not a problem that worries about tomorrow, but what happens right now) Most of the time, we find that "right now" is normal.

3. Acceptance acceptance is the key.

The centerpiece of this book is to stop opposing the truth. If the situation in front of you is unpleasant, Tolle recommends making 3 choices.

1 Fix it (if you can)

2 walk out of that spot.

3 Admit it entirely.

To "complain" or "resist within the heart" is to create the spiritual pollution that afflicts us the most.

4. "Into the Body" Inner Body Technique

One of the easiest training methods in the book is to bring consciousness back to the body. When you feel distracted, try to move your attention to your hands, your feet, or your breathing rhythm. Focusing on your inner feelings can cut the distracted thought cycle.

Practising The Power of Now teaches us to understand that "peace is not caused by changing the outside world, but by changing the way we relate to our own ideas." When we stop chasing the future and stop digging into the past, we will find that true happiness awaits us here.

Always now.