How can we ever be out of alignment with what is?

October 8th, 2008 by Eckhart Tolle

Dear Eckhart,
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You often use phrases such as “true alignment with life” and “inner alignment with what is”. How can we ever be out of alignment with what is?  Surely what is is WHAT IS and must include confusion, resistance and non surrender to the present moment. Read the rest of this entry »

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Do you feel that your will and the will of God is the same?

October 8th, 2008 by Eckhart Tolle

Dear Eckhart,
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Do people really have the ability to choose? As an enlightened being, do you feel that your will and the will of God is the same? I worry that I will become like the Borg on Star Trek, just part of one collective. Thanks for your time, Eckhart.  “laughter” Read the rest of this entry »

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Is the business created with your books, CDs & DVDs another form of ego?

October 8th, 2008 by Eckhart Tolle

Dear Eckhart,
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My wife and I have interesting discussions about your teachings.  Yesterday, she pointed out something interesting.  She asked if the business created with your books, CDs and DVDs is another form of ego. What do you think about this? Read the rest of this entry »

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Why we have an ego and why it seems to be our enemy?

October 8th, 2008 by Eckhart Tolle

Dear Eckhart,

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I just started reading one of your books for the first time “A New Earth”. I am still having a hard time understanding why we have an ego and why it seems to be our enemy. Read the rest of this entry »

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Can we consciously let go of the mind/ego without the push of a tragedy?

October 8th, 2008 by Eckhart Tolle

Dear Eckhart,

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There seems to be a focus on going through a tragedy/upheaval to become “enlightened”.  Jesus’ crucifixion is used to strengthen this belief, but he was awakened before the cross. Can we consciously let go of the mind/ego without the push of a tragedy? Read the rest of this entry »

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