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Have any of you read this book? .... I highly recommend it to anyone wanting a guide to spiritual enlightenment....
I'm re-reading it, because I think I've forgotten many of it's basic principles. Plus, when manic (which I was for 6 weeks) it's very hard to read anything, let alone understand "mindfulness" and being in the "now"... the "present moment". If you have not read this book, it is not on bipolar, but on how one can be happy not tomorrow, not in memory of the past, but NOW. You can get it at the library, if you want to check it out. He also wrote "New Earth", however that book is hard to read, because the concepts (that are brilliant) are so mind blowing it may take you months to read.....I suggest reading "The Power of Now" first.
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I read both and def agree with you that "The Power of Now" is more understandable concept-wise. I couldn't read anything when I was manic and it was so disturbing because I usually read 2 to 3 books a week. I think Tolle has these on audio which might be a good idea if you can't process the written word.
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Hi All!
My therapist mentioned this to me, and I read an excerpt that she said sounded like what I was describing about depression. He calls it the "Pain Body". I read that and it really made sense. I considered reading The Power of Now, and hearing your input and recommendations, I think I will definately get a copy. I'm reading Louise Hay right now...and she makes a lot of sense in the healing process. Eckhart Tolle seems to have a similiar philosophy! Thanks everyone! Kristie
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it's good to read the thoughts of powerful thinkers and experiencers. they are our guides and teachers... i found Echart to be very sound in his understanding and clarity, and would also highly recommend him.. best wishes,, Gus
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A friend practically made me buy this book...It's been on my shelf for two months now but I really can't get through it! But I promised I would so I guess I have to try once again...
Is it so much worth it regardless of personal views on spirituality and all its extensions..?
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I might order this on my nook. The other book sounds fascinating too. Thanks.
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I picked it up a little while ago, and have been enjoying reading it when I can. It is so hard to stay present and not dwell in the past or focus obsessively on the future.
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The Earth is a world, the world is a ball; A ball in a game, with no rules at all. As I stopped to think of the wonder of it all; You take it and drop it and it breaks when it falls. --Echo and the Bunnymen |
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Exactly....that's why I need the book like it's the bible! I think it's harder for anyone with a mood disorder to apply the concepts , however we NEED it more then others also.
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