Realizing the Power of Now

An In-Depth Retreat with Eckhart Tolle

By: Eckhart Tolle

Narrated by: Eckhart Tolle

Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Perhaps you can recall a time when you felt more alive than at any other moment — when you had a sudden recognition of beauty, a feeling of deep contentment, and a sense of connection with life greater than you had ever thought possible. And then, this fleeting moment was gone.

What if you could recapture that remarkable opening, and make it a consistent way of living in the world? Throughout Europe and North America, a man named Eckhart Tolle has emerged as a teacher with the unique ability to draw us into the awakened state he calls "presence." With Realizing the Power of Now: An In-Depth Retreat with Eckhart Tolle, you have an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless dimension — a place within us that always is and ever will be beyond the turmoil of life, a world of calm beyond words, of joy that has no opposite.

A walk in nature. A personal crisis. A moment of laughter. These can all serve as portals that take us to the depth and wonder of the Now. But how do we access these portals so that we dwell in presence more and more often? With Tolle's guidance, you will discover many simple ways to leave behind the chaos and suffering of the mind-made world, and enter this state of serenity and grace. Tolle will show you how to go beyond the endless stream of thoughts, and simply allow whatever is happening to occur...use sense perceptions and your "inner body" to find a peace that exists independent of conditions...see past "the little me and my story" and find your home in the "living Now."

©2003 Eckhart Tolle

Life

This book contains the essence of religious texts and life philosophies of great people.

Now its more easier for me to connect with the world around.

The life purpose is clear now - its To Live.

As Always Wonderful!

I could say so much about my teacher Eckhart but words can't describe what I've gained but I just listening to him.

A great live recording of a true teacher

If you have read THE POWER OF NOW, or if you are simply someone interested in waking up, this recording of Tolle leading a retreat is perfect for you. Tolle attempts to communicate the truth that cannot be communicated, and he does an astounding job.

Invaluable

This book put everything into prespective for me. Bought lots of print copies to give out. Highly reccomend it.

Breaking it down!

Where does Realizing the Power of Now rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is close to the best but The power of now and Wayne Dyers Excuses begone and Power of Intention are up there with the top 5 books that have helped me.

What other book might you compare Realizing the Power of Now to and why?

First read the Power of now. If it is your first time listening to Tolle and need to take smaller steps to understand, Try Wayne Dyer's Excuses begone, then the Power of Intention. Then once you read those two books I would say go with the Power of Now and then new earth.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I had an AHA moment during this book as to how true love is loving the formlessness in the other person and seeing the formlessness of yourself in that person! Deep but awesome!

Any additional comments?

This is an addition to the Power of Now, it helps explain it in a deeper way.

i listen to his books when I'm having anxiety and

I listen to his many talks and books when I'm struggling with anxiety and depression. They have helped me immensely. Sometimes I just like to listen to his voice as I fall asleep because it's very calming and soothing.

A must have

Chapter 5 about addiction is so good. He covers a lot of interesting things.
There’s also a guided meditation with Tolle.
This is my 8th book/download from Tolle on Audible.
This is from a retreat recorded live btw.

Love This!

Amidst struggles with depression and anxiety, I came across this book. It is narrated by Tolle himself, and seems like a recording of retreat seminars. It helped me find some peace when I really needed it.

Don't walk, RUN from this purchase

This was SO BAD I was inspired to take time out of my day to write a review. The narrator is beyond a joke. I don't care what he has to say, I can't listen for more than 30 seconds. If he has a good message, which he might, according to other reveiws, he should do us all a favor and hire a professional narrator to deliver the message. If you want to be lulled to sleep by something, then this may have some interest.

Disappointed

I loved and got a lot from listening to The Power of Now, at least the first two-thirds of the book. So, I was really looking forward to listening to this one. However, I don't think I got much from it above and beyond the first book. Maybe I will revisit it in the future.