Many people in this world are still so identified with every thought that arises in their head. There is not the slightest space of awareness there.
Eckhart TolleThe more you are focused on time-past and future-the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is.
Eckhart TolleThe quality of your consciousness at this moment is what shapes the future โ which, of course, can only be experienced as the Now
Eckhart TolleIdentification with your mind creates an opaque screen of concepts, labels, images, words, judgments, and definitions that blocks all true relationship.
Eckhart TolleThe reason why some people love to engage in dangerous activities, such as mountain climbing, car racing, and so on, although they may not be aware of it, is that it forces them into the Now - that intensely alive state that is free of time, free of problems, free of thinking, free of the burden of the personality.
Eckhart Tolle