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An incredible resource for spiritual and personal growth

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018

People change and it all books like this that change people.

I read the Power of Now but couldn’t relate as well to it. I’m not sure if it was the timing (perhaps my mind was more open) or what but reading Practicing the Power of Now was truly a spiritual experience. So many things I have struggled with became clear upon reading this book. Near chapter eight I felt as if a veil of peace had come over me. It was one of the most profound moments of my life to date … a true sense of detachment.

The concepts were explained so clearly and the examples to practice with really empower the reader to start making changes immediately. This will be in regular rotation for me until I have practiced enough to not need the reference anymore. I am so overwhelmed by the ideas in this book that I am eager to share and discuss it with everyone I meet.

TL;DR: read this book.

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Virginia A. Bautista

Accept the present

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019

I never read "The Power of Now" or heard of Eckhart Tolle until I read the book "De-Escalate" by Douglass Noll. At first I was resistant to what Tolle was stating as I felt it was too "mystical" for my taste. However, I did appreciate & agree with his thoughts on addictive to enlightened relationships & acceptance & surrender. I agree that one must let go of the past in order to move forward & grow. Don't give in to knee-jerk reactions & what one's been conditioned to think, say & do. He offers good ideas & insights into this.

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An incredible resource for spiritual and personal growth

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018

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Noneya

Helped with anxiety

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015

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I suffered from severe anxiety, panic attacks, and mild depression. I purchased so many books and programs over the years and had little or no luck with them. I can't remember when and why I purchased The Power of Now but I randomly decided to read it. Actually, I think I was desperate and was hoping I would find the answer to my problems by re-reading all the books I purchased. Well, I'm so glad I did because it has helped me tremendously. I listen to this Audible version during my daily commute. It's great. I can now separate myself from my anxious mind and feel calm and peaceful. 🙏

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Eunis Christensen

Changed My Life

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2017

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The ego mind and pain body the book describes were destroying my sanity and ability to function due to being in a relationship from which I was unable to separate. I ordered the audio as well as Kindle version to saturate my way out of desperation. (The hardcopy just purchased now serves as a "loaner" to friends.)

Two weeks later...I find peace and joy in the NOW and the relationship is over. Plus I have clarity in other life situation areas. During the two-week suffering-before-letting-go healing process I reached out to a Centers for Spiritual Living practitioner who teaches The Power of Now and has read Tolle's original Power of Now text 32 times. He helped by asking questions I was unable to ask myself.) I now make the Now the priority of my life. How wonderful to have a direct path to serenity.

For those who adhere to conservative Christian perspective, one can substitute " seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness" phrase for the word NOW.

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Virginia A. Bautista

Accept the present

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019

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Jason Boehm

Excellent, condensed version of The Power of Now

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020

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To be honest, the word "exercises" threw me off in this title. I always dread those books who have "things to do" at the end of the chapter, and then I feel guilty if I don't do them. Fortunately, there were none of those in Practicing. It is a more tightly edited version of The Power of Now. I would suggest this book for people who have read the original book, perhaps multiple times, and want a more condensed version of that book to use daily for meditative reading. This is also ideal for anyone who couldn't get though The Power of Now because they found it too repetitive or wordy. I'm a huge fan of the original book, and reread it regularly. It packs an energy that this version can't capture. However, I find Practicing to be a more concise, well-edited version that retains many of the core principles of The Power of Now. Highly recommended.

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Sandra

Practicing the Power of Now - A Powerful Life Changing Experience

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2014

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This book has changed my life. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to get in touch with his or her inner self and live a more peaceful life. Every time I read this book, and I have read it several times, I learn something else about myself. You can recommend this book to others, but they have to be ready for it. My sister tried to introduce me to Eckhart Tolle last year, but I wasn't ready for him so I didn't bother to purchase his books. I have learned that when it's time for something to change in your life, you will know it. Love this book and other Exkhart Tolle's books. I have practiced meditation for many years, meditating twice a day. Now I can meditate anytime and that's a wonderful feeling knowing that I don't have to wait for a specific time to be at peace. I walk through the park now and I actually hear the birds or the other sounds around me. That's a WOW for me. I accept others more and am aware of when I am judging them or other things around me. More and more I am in control of my thinking and that's powerful. All of this came about as a result of reading this book. Buy this book and you will understand what I am saying; that is, if you are ready for change in your life. Powerful book!

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J. Evans

The truth behind suffering.

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014

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Eckhart has a way of clearly stating, in westernized terms, what is the essence of Buddhist philosophy. Our mind is constantly propelling us into the past or future and prevents us from experiencing the present moment; the only moment there really is. Quoting Lao Tsu (the Tao) "If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present." Peace is all you really have and how easily we give it away. Eckhart made it clear to why we do that.

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Sol Oceanum

A handbook for living the spiritual life

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016

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This book is essential for any spiritual seeker, especially someone acquainted with Eckhart Tolle. The teachings in this book are not a rehash entirely, but are very important clarifactory instructions on how to live the spiritual life. I absolutely love Eckhart Tolle's teachings, but his books sometimes left me with questions on how to live out his teachings; this is the book on how to do that.

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AjoyFullNoize

I absolutely love this book

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017

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I absolutely love this book, it's changed my way of life in such a profound and amazing way. This particular copy I bought for my neighbor who struggles in her relationships with family. My personal copy i would never ever part with! Realizing that I am not the "thinker" but the observer changed my life and relationships forever! Oh, and I highly recommend that you read "A New Earth" to dive even deeper. Having the ability to recognize the ego will free you!

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Janelle Umbarger

A step by step guide to enlightenment and healing

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019

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Reading this made sense out of nonsense. Clarity out of the chaos of emotions we feel when we respond to the lies that our mind tells us every day.. each progression brought me from unaccepting of myself and being a victim in life to loving myself, and finally being one with myself where no judgement was necessary: Neither love nor hate. Being in the now is freeing. Simple. And accepting what is. It helped me release the love that was “trapped” inside me, and transform the pain that was deep and forgotten into acceptance of what I had been through and helped me purify it into a golden piece of who I am. Enlightening is an understatement.

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