The Power of Now-Eckhart Tolle

For a very long time I have lived in fear in my own life. I was dogged by depression and panic attacks. I was always regretting how hard my life was in the past and there was a lot of unresolved pain. This pain was what caused depression and panic. It was like a caged animal that threatened to destroy me.

Similarly I was always living in fear of the future. I was always worried of what would become of me. I seemed to be completely out of my depth and felt i wasn't even close to where i should be in life. Pretty sad state isn't it?

Today I don't fear the future or regret the past. This is not something that came over night though. I had to gain trust in the present moment again. It took time for me to believe that the present moment was not my enemy. Mine is an extreme case though, but i tell you because it shows how much of a liability the mind can be.



The mind is like a runaway train which can entertain all kinds of unreralistic fantasies if not kept in check. This does not mean the mind is our enemy; when used in the right way it can be a very powerful tool. But what has even more power then our thoughts is the present moment. This is because when we are firmly established in the now we are one with the source.

Here there are no concern about the future or regret of the past. It's a state of pure bliss. People don't see what potential lies in the present moment because they miss it. Their minds are constantly chattering away about the concerns of daily life. There needs to be space for slilence and this can be achieved through the practice of meditation.

Not only does meditation have many documented health benefits but if practised properly it stops thought and allows us to be completely present and in the presence of the devine. When practised often your daily life becomes infused with this state and your life becomes transformed. You gain access to previously untapped power.