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The Power of Now, a Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
Every once in a while information comes to me just when I need it. Sometimes it is a single word from a stranger; sometimes, a friend. This time it was in the form of a book: The Power of Now . I have to admit that I didn’t understand many of the concepts presented. I have gotten from it what I need for “Now”.
Two things stand out as I think about what I want to tell you about me and The Power of Now.
One: When I say “I am so mad at myself”, who is the “I” and who is the “myself”? Mr. Tolle identifies the “I” as the conscious or the inner self, the real self. The unconscious is the face I present to people as I act out my life situation. As I act out my life situation, I will find peace if I stay as long as I can in the Now. I do not dwell on the past or the future it is a part of my life situation. The goal is to strive to deal with the life situation from the conscious inner self, my real self, as an impartial observer/participant.
Eckhart Tolle: “Nothing exists outside the Now. Nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing will ever happen in the future: it will happen in the Now.”
Two: When I experience a “life situation” that is not pleasant and even painful, I have three choices:
1) stop doing what I am doing 2) if a person is involved, I need to speak to that person and express fully what I feel or 3) drop the negativity that my mind has created around the situation as it serves no purpose.
I recommend this book and its concepts to you. I also suggest that you read it through the first time. Then, you can go back to particular parts that you think speak to you and your life situation.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in the "Harper Connelly" series and appears to be the last one. I see nothing Charlaine Harris' website to indicate otherwise. If I am right, I applaud Ms. Harris. She knows when to end a good series.
Again, Harper uses her special gift to find out how a person dies. In the process all loose ends are tied up with a nice bow around them. I won't even give you a hint...no "spoiler" am I!
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Throw Out Fifty Things: Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life by Gail Blanke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Gail Blanke introduces the book by revealing her "methodology", the "Michelangelo Method". For you self-disciplined, self-starting individuals the second paragraph of the Introduction says it all...
"And that's my job as your coach: to help you let go of all the extraneous marble: to chisel your way through the stuff, junk, and clutter -physical and mental- that stands in the way of helping your very best self move into the next glorious phase of your life.”
In addition, there are just two things you need to know.
1.) If it weighs you down or makes you feel bad or if it sits there taking up room and contributing nothing positive to your life, “it” goes out.
2.) When you throw out the physical stuff: 50 socks count as one=only 49 more to go. The mental stuff i.e. guilt over the past or fear of the future counts as one.
For the rest of us! This book is a must read. Ms. Blanke provides lots of how-to tips and anecdotal stories to motivate you to get off your duff and make your dreams come true.
You can also visit her website for sharing your experiences if you decide to make the leap of faith and follow her advice as your coach.
I have already started my list:
1. 80 Beanie Baby Bears
(don't ask :) They are too cute!
2. 2 bags of fabric that I would never use in a quilt.
3. 2 boxes of 45rpm records...I bought when I was in the flea market business. I thought they might make me a profit. Oh, foolish me!
4. 1 bag of purses to Goodwill. I don't even like to change purses. Why do I have so many?
Now only 46 more to go!
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