Stillness Speaks
by Eckhart Tolle
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Book Reviews of Stillness Speaks
Book Review: Stillness Speaks Clearly
Summary: 5 Stars
Destined to be a classic in the non-dualist tradition, Stillness Speaks is a modern day manifestation of Eternal Truth in book form. Here E.Tolle has presented us with the very living heart of his timeless realization: we can't think our way out of the human dilemma, indeed thought itself is the great stumbling block. But behind all the mental noise, before concepts even arise, there is the pure awareness, the clear blissful consciousness that we really are. These pithy aphorisms can't take us there via ego interpretations and understandings, but they do point so very clearly to That. That which we really are. In the tradition of the great no-self Masters, Mr Tolle is telling it like it really is. This book is not for everyone, not nearly,because few are ready to go beyond the small minded idea that we exist individually as separate beings. For those ready to go beyond doing to being, beyond concepts to consciousness, this book is a wise and wonderful collection of "fingers pointing at the moon."Book Review: Refreshing delight!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I expected this book to be like "The Power of Now", it takes a different approach. I do like "The Power of Now" better but Eckhart Tolle uses some very interesting "first & second person" ways to communicate some important messages to the reader in this book. It is refreshing in that way. I recently felt a little saturated with books regarding mindful living and the present moment and have began to search beyond that (though I may have lost the present moment by doing so). To my surprise, I found an excellent book called "The Ever-Transceinding Spirit" by Toru Sato. It is a tremendously enlightening book for those of us who are not completely in the present moment all of the time but are on our way to learning how to get to a stage of life where we are able to stay close to this state for extended periods of time. I would recommend it to everyone seeking further development in this area of life. Good luck in your quest!Book Review: Stillness Speaks
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading this book, I have become a lot more aware of how much power we all have. I am certain that, together, we can change the direction our planet is headed. No complicated formula is needed. I've learned to simply make a conscious effort at being the best person I can be, right "NOW" (wherever,whatever,or whomever I may be involved with)is enough. I finally understand what "Judgement" and "Surrender" mean! Like most people, I always thought I would have to enter some austere practice, in order to consciously honor such terms in my everyday life. Also, it felt so good to hear Mr. Tolle affirm that everything, from rocks to rocking chairs are ALIVE and connected. This reading has put me more deeply in touch with the "Universal Love" frequency. The stillness I find in my daily life, has become a thing to cherish, rather than fear. I recommend "STILLNESS SPEAKS" to all who want to understand and gracefully navigate their way into the new paradigm.Book Review: Already flagged, tagged, and marked up
Summary: 5 Stars
I am n ot that much into self-help and inspirational type books, but this one touches a chord. In the introduction, Tolle says if you read it looking for food for thought you will be disappointed, possibly because he is trying to get us out of our heads, away from thinking and into knowing. But I am finding much to think about here; I read a couple of passages and close the book and let what I just read soak in.
I got into Tolle because of a recommendation from a therapist that I'd approached for help in dealing with my chronic tinnitus, which I've had for years and perceive as getting louder. I know it is not going away, but I wanted help to learn how not to react to it, not let it annoy me so much. Dr. Tolle has already helped me to understand that acceptance of things that can't change is so much more liberating than resistance, and I have already begun to think of the sounds in my head as an opportunity to be more aware of the present.
Book Review: Pride and Ego
Summary: 1 Stars
Some of the reviews here, defending the book, are interesting.Some reviewers would have us believe that those who do not appreciate the book are somehow less than enlightened. Implying, of course, that these reviewers themselves ARE somehow enlightened, and therefore entitled to judge.
And these comments often come from the same people who will fulminate about "Don't trust your ego!!"
Well, my friends, your ego has slipped in through the back door and bitten you on the behind. You are guilty of the old fashioned sin of pride!
So, as always, the self-proclaimed "enlightened" ones have a lot more work to do. At least the people who dislike the book are honest about it.
This book is a waste of time and money. Buy "The Power of Now" instead. It is a far superior book, with much the same content.
The point is not to continuously buy books about these things. The point is to DO them!