I’ve been reading “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle and it has truly opened my eyes to what has been happening in my life up until this point. Not all of it has been pretty! The good news is that I recognize how I was really “stuck in my head.” I truly accept responsibility for my current situation. I also realize that NOW is what matters!
I have been “chasing my tail” like one of our dogs used to do! I was always thinking about the past or the future. I would replay what happened in the past or “throw” myself into the future; visualize my success in the future versus now. The here and now was just a “means to an end” as Eckhart Tolle says in “A New Earth.” I agree with this. Eckhart speaks in depth about the “ego.” I believe I have a better understanding of the “ego.” I thought I understood what the ego was, but the truth is I did not. After reading “A New Earth,” I understand “ego,” and I recognize that mine was “running” my life (content). Talk about being “asleep at the wheel!”
The truth is that the “ego” will not be satisfied. It will always look to people or situations to “feed” it. Once it is satisfied, the ego will move on to the next person or situation. It is a vicious cycle! Most people (myself included) do not recognize what they cannot stand in others, is a direct reflection of what they do not like or fear about themselves. Yes, this can be a tough pill to swallow. Embrace it, feel it, and you will start to move forward with your life!
If you are ready to “wake” from your sleep, visit Buy.com or Barnes and Noble to purchase “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle. The choice is NOW yours!