Eckhart Tolle

Born Ulrich Leonard Tölle on February 16, 1948 is a German-born resident of Canada, best known as the author of The Power of Now and A New Earth. In 2011, he was listed by the Watkins Review as the most spiritually influential person in the world. In 2008, a New York Times writer called Tolle “the most popular spiritual author in the United States”.

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you really have.” Eckhart Tolle

“I’m grateful for always this moment, the now, no matter what form it takes.” Eckhart Tolle

“If there are people you haven’t forgiven, you’re not going to really awaken. You have to let go.” Eckhart Tolle

“Power over others is weakness disguised as strength.” Eckhart Tolle

“Discontent, blaming, complaining, self-pity cannot serve as a foundation for a good future, no matter how much effort you make.” Eckhart Tolle

“The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present.” Eckhart Tolle

“Many people identify their sense of self with the problems they have, or think they have.” Eckhart Tolle

“Not what you do, but how you do what you do determines whether you are fulfilling your destiny. And how you do what you do is determined by your state of consciousness.” Eckhart Tolle

“Accept – then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Eckhart Tolle