Words reduce reality to something the human mind can grasp, which isnโt very much. Language consists of five basic sounds produced by the vocal cords. They are the vowels a, e, i, o, u. The other sounds are consonants produced by air pressure: s, f, g, and so forth. Do you believe some combination of such basic sounds could ever explain who you are, or the ultimate purpose of the universe, or even what a tree or stone is in its depth?
Eckhart TolleSo the single most vital step on your journey towards enlightenment is this: learn to disidentify from your mind.
Eckhart TolleIn fact, the collective energy field of presence can be very helpful when people come together. It can give you an enormous boost.
Eckhart TolleNarrow your life down to this moment. Your life situation may be full of problems - most life situations are - but find out if you have a problem at this moment. Do you have a problem now?
Eckhart TolleWhen you let go of the belief that you should or need to know who you are, what happens to confusion? Suddenly it is gone. When you fully accept that you don't know, you actually enter a state of peace and clarity that is closer to who you truly are than thought could ever be. Defining yourself through thought is limiting yourself.
Eckhart Tolle