Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings

A New Earth: The Core of Ego (Chapter 3)

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Mar 11, 2019
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INSIGHT

True Self Beyond Thoughts

  • Most people identify completely with their thoughts and emotions, effectively being possessed by their mind.<br>- The true self is the formless consciousness behind these transient thoughts and feelings.
INSIGHT

Ego as Evolution Stage

  • The ego emerged as a necessary stage with the development of human thinking and differentiation.<br>- Identification shifted from being rooted in natural connectedness to being identified with the mind's continuous thoughts.
ADVICE

Use Reactions for Self-Awareness

  • When you react strongly or condemn others, look inward to find the unconscious trait in yourself.<br>- Use your emotional reactions as a tool for self-awareness and growth.
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