I don't want it to end, and so, as every therapist knows, the ego does not want an end to its โproblemsโ because they are part of its identity. If no one will listen to my sad story, I can tell it to myself in my head, over and over, and feel sorry for myself, and so have an identity as someone who is being treated unfairly by life or other people, fate or God. It gives definition to my self-image, makes me into someone, and that is all that matters to the ego.
Eckhart TolleThe ego's form of happiness can't exist without unhappiness. The ego will be happy when something good happens but unhappy when it ends.
Eckhart TolleThe stream of thinking has enormous momentum that can easily drag you along with it. Every thought pretends that it matters so much.
Eckhart TolleRealize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life.
Eckhart Tolle