Ekhart Tolle's message is simple: living in the
now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. And while this
message may not seem stunningly original or fresh, Tolle's clear
writing, supportive voice, and enthusiasm make this an excellent manual
for anyone who's ever wondered what exactly "living in the now" means.
Foremost, Tolle is a world-class teacher, able to explain complicated
concepts in concrete language. More importantly, within a chapter of
reading this book, readers are already holding the world in a different
container--more conscious of how thoughts and emotions get in the way of
their ability to live in genuine peace and happiness.
Tolle packs a lot of information and
inspirational ideas into The Power of Now. (Topics include the source of
Chi, enlightened relationships, creative use of the mind, impermanence,
and the cycle of life.) Thankfully, he's added markers that symbolize
"break time." This is when readers should close the book and mull over
what they just read. As a result, The Power of Now reads like the highly
acclaimed
A Course in Miracles--a spiritual guidebook that has the potential
to inspire just as many study groups and change just as many lives for
the better. --Gail Hudson
