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"A collective will come into conflict with other collectives, because it unconsciously seeks conflict…"
“A collective will come into conflict with other collectives, because it unconsciously seeks conflict and needs opposition to define its boundary and thus its identity.” – Eckhart Tolle in A New Earth (p125) Continue reading
"First you are a person looking at a problem. You consider the various alternatives, the mind…"
“First you are a person looking at a problem. You consider the various alternatives, the mind gaining speed as it pores through the complexities, until consciousness of one’s separation from the problem ebbs away and what remains is the sensation … Continue reading
"The stronger the ego in your, the more likely it is that in your perception other people are the…"
“The stronger the ego in your, the more likely it is that in your perception other people are the main source of your problems in your life.” – Eckhart Tolle in A New Earth Continue reading
"If in the midst of negativity you are able to realize “At this moment I am creating suffering…"
“If in the midst of negativity you are able to realize “At this moment I am creating suffering for myself” it will be enough to raise you above the limitations of conditioned egoic states and reactions.” – Eckhart Tolle in A New Earth Continue reading
"Can you feel there is something in you that would rather be right than at peace?"
“Can you feel there is something in you that would rather be right than at peace?” – Eckhart Tolle in A New Earth Continue reading
"Reactivity. The ego thrives on it."
“Reactivity. The ego thrives on it.” – Eckhart Tolle in A New Earth Continue reading
"By far the greater part of violence that humans have inflicted on each other is not the work of…"
“By far the greater part of violence that humans have inflicted on each other is not the work of criminals or the mentally deranged, but of normal, respectable citizens in the service of the collective ego.” – Eckhart Tolle in A New Earth Continue reading
"Every ego is a master of selective perception and distorted interpretation."
“Every ego is a master of selective perception and distorted interpretation.” – Eckhart Tolle in A New earth Continue reading
Removing the “I” from communication
A colleague recently forwarded this article on Facebook that I can very well relate to. It also made me think over a few things I learned in my Philosophy class. I had the habit of jumping into the solution mode … Continue reading