Very moving and highly inspirational. My life will never, ever be the same again!

This book is transformational, if you are open. It can change our world, starting with you :)

I started to read this book around the time it was featured on Oprah, and I thought some of the concepts were interesting, but I lost focus in the book at the time. I will have to read this again and finish it...

I picked up this book because of the rave reviews and the heavy promotion by Oprah's webinars on the book with Eckhart Tolle. I found the concepts 'interesting' but I wasn't very moved by the message and I found the writing to be very redundant. All in all, a difficult read.

Life changing read. Eckhart explains experiences that I feel and go through but could never put into words myself. I now understand myself so much better. I now know why I have certain thoughts and how to deal with them. I used to feel crazy and alone sometimes, particularly when I'd have a little voice inside me that I would argue with. Now that little voice has a name, ego... and that is not who I am. Everyone has one, I'm not alone and I'm not crazy. I now know how to deal with it. It has been over a year since I've read the novel and I am soooo much happier; but I still have a lot more to learn. A book I would definitely read over and over again and recommend to others!

I purchased the audio cd's of this and some parts were very valuable and other 'out there'. Perhaps beyond my thinking capacity because I know a lot of people loved it. The first cds were slow - and then it picked up. Valuable info and somewhat odd yet it has sold 10's of millions...had to get use to his voice too. Worth a listen for sure - confused by much , left me with more questions than anything. Nice intention - much prefered the Now book.

This is a book that everyone should read.
Helps to deal with true reality and shows how to put into practice ways you can live a better life. Difficult daily relationships and tasks can be transformed into learnings. Is this difficult to do? Maybe it is but it is worth it.
Be positive and realistic about life and what happens in your life. I am practicing what I have learned and I can tell you that it works wonders!
As with everything in life.....Be persistent and you will succeed!

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this book. Though this book had to much hype and my expectations were too high. It makes you stop and think, but I can list a dozen other titles that have the same basic message...this isn't anything new..

Far more in-depth than "The Power of Now" as far as content goes but Eckhart does a good job focusing equally on how to live peacefully in the world and with ourselves in potentially critical times. Very helpful techniques and coping strategies but alot to digest. A good way is to sift through the sections slowly and take what you can out of it.

This is an excellent book! I was warned that the first 30 pages were difficult but to try and get through them. I'm glad I was warned because I would not have gotten through the first chapter otherwise. I recommend starting at Chapter 2. This is not a book to be rushed through! Just take your time, think about it and let it sink in. You may not agree with everything the authour says, but that's ok, you don't have to! There is still much to be gained from reading it. It is written with a lot of humility and you will quickly see how it applies to your life (and those around you). I am a Christian and I realize that many Christians would not like this book since it is very Hindu in its philosophy, but I wish they would read it anyway because it provides the best definition and explanation of the soul and life in the flesh vs. life in the spirit that I have ever read. It has helped me to relate to certain aspects of Christianity in a deeper way--particularly dying to self, suffering and our true eternal nature.

Eckhart Tolle has done an incredible job of articulating intuitive concepts that many have yet to acknowledge even exist. If you've ever had that moment of stillness as your mind is racing through its endless barage of thoughts and you stopped listening to it long enough to wonder at its relentlessness - then you will likely appreciate his insights as they will help you pay tribute to your true self as opposed to that chattering script in your head. For those who identify themselves as one with that voice and have no idea what I'm describing - this book may not be for you - yet.

A former boss bought the book for all the staff in our small office. I followed along with Oprah's online class and found the concepts really helped me understand things, personally, and globally, from a new and broader perspective. I'll probably need to read it a few more times to really 'get' it though. Overall, I would say it's an encouraging book and a great read if you want to expand your understanding of yourself and the world (and yourself 'in' the world).

I mentioned in one of the Ireland posts that I was reading and then listening/watching the podcasts/webseminars on each chapter that Eckart and Oprah hosted throughout the spring. If you have/do read the book I would suggest listening to the discussions. Real people called, emailed, skyped in with questions that made it come to life further.

It's an amazing body of work and you can see how it links religions, spiritual philosophies etc.

So I just thought I would share some of the things that really struck me.

1. I never did know what exactly the ego was and it turns out that it's the source of much unhappiness in all of us if left unchecked. It's the often constant voice in your head, going over the same things, over and over again. It's the part of you that's obsessed with the past and the future and needs conflict to exist. If you're feeling insecure or superior, both are the ego.

Wow, this was a monster for me. Ekhart wants you just to notice that kind of thinking, I think of it as waving it hello, so it can't sneak around unnoticed. That means you're not held hostage by those thoughts as much. You have some distance and perspective about the litany of complaints, injustices and things to worry about.

2. A thought is just a thought. It's not necessarily true. It's not necessarily who you are. It really isn't all that powerful.

And the bugger of it is, your body can't tell the difference from a truly threatening situation and a horrible thought. Think how you feel when you wake up from a nightmare. So all the stress we dump in unknowingly to our body by what we think.... Yikes! No wonder they say stress is the cause for 99% of all illnesses. So if you notice a negative pointless thought, like how you got stood up by your grade 10 boyfriend, just notice it. And over time it will come less often.

3. If you can live in the present. So right now you're reading the computer screen. Are you also listening to music? or is your phone ringing? Do you feel some stress or anxiety but aren't quite sure where it's coming from? Are you thinking about what you have to do after you read this?

Clearly I'm just guessing, these are things I might be thinking. The kicker of it is, if so, then it means you're living somewhere else rather than reading this. And while my blog isn't much to miss out on; there are all kinds of things in our lives that it's a real shame to miss. When the voice in the head hijacks us we don't get much peace. And we need some peace to know how we feel inside. To really listen to someone. To give the present moment your attention. To do things we feel good about.

Just wanted to give a bit more background on what I think could be a life changing read.

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This book is great! very inspiring. If you allow yourself to surrender to new concepts you will see this is what was being said in the "Dharma" hundreds of years ago. A Concept that science has been "UNABLE" to prove as wrong. I suggest to all who "don't get it" perhaps it is your ego that is not allowing you to surrender. Or as the western society terms it your "darkside"

there may be some worthwhile insights in this book, however, I could not get past that aspect. Gave up after 30? pages or so - it was like nails on a chalkboard for me.

I tried and tried to read this book, but I just can't do it. My mind wanders, I think about other things I could be doing and can't wait for each chapter to end. I just can't get past the bad writing. I understand the author has a lot to say, but he puts all these ideas in one long sentence (run-on sentences at that!). He has too many ideas in each paragraph. It gets confusing very quickly. I cannot finish this book. I usually love Oprah's picks, but this one is not my thing.

Eckhart Tolle is a soft spoken, gentle human being, but his words and insights pack a powerful wallop! Were every person on the planet to read this book and so alter their view of what life is truly all about, humanity would be well on its way to evolving to a higher state of consciousness. To become a part of the solution to the problems of life on this earth, rather than being part of the problem - "A New Earth" helps to point the way for all of us, on how to become better human beings, and how to live our lives with the true joy that is waiting to be discovered within the heart and soul of everyone of us.

I did receive lots of insight throughout this book, but because it is such a heavy read, it took me a lot longer to finish.

This book isn't for everyone, but I would highly recommend it to someone who's in search of spiritual awakening/enlightenment! I read it once, and plan on reading it again!

This book is the biggest eye-opener I have ever experienced in my life. It's been a month that I finished reading it and I'm still digesting some of the parts of the book. My relationships have changed all around me (boyfriend, co-workers, parents, sister, friends, etc.) To sum it up in one sentence, I have discovered what it means to be happy and at peace with the cards that life has dealt me. I am no longer jumpy and stressed out, I don't dramatize my life experiences, I have a clearer mind and I am more self confident. Everyone needs to read this book.