Eckhart Tolle has become widely known and respected in the years since 'The Power of Now' was first published. Many of us have waited eagerly to see what else he has to say. In 'A New Earth', he expands on the first book, but it is not just a re-hash of old ideas. He explains the ego and the pain-body in great detail, about how we are caught by our belief in form, all of which keep us living in an unconscious state. Then he teaches us how to invoke presence in ourselves and maintain that state, thereby living more consciously. The chapter on Discovering Inner Space contains many techniques that we can use as we go about our day. While not a great proponent of long, intense meditation practise, Tolle believes that it is every person's life purpose to awaken and that this can happen as a result of practising awareness and presence in all aspects of our lives. He also believes that humanity is ready for an evoluntionary leap to rise above the limitations of our condition. Reading this book, it seems perfectly possible.

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