Insights & Perspectives on The Power of Now

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The book draws from a variety of "spiritual traditions",[5] and has been described by one reviewer as "Buddhism mixed with mysticism and a few references to Jesus Christ, a sort of New Age re-working of Zen."[6] It uses these traditions to describe a "belief system based on living in the present moment".[7] Its core message is that people's emotional problems are rooted in their identification with their minds.[8] The author writes that an individual should be aware of their "present moment" instead of losing themselves in worry and anxiety about the past or future.[2]
According to the book, only the present moment is important,[5] and both an individual's past and future is created by their thoughts.[6] The author maintains that people's insistence that they have control of their life is an illusion "that only brings pain".[5] The book also describes methods of relaxation and meditation to aid readers in anchoring themselves in the present.[5] These suggestions include slowing down life by avoiding multi-tasking, spending time in nature, and letting go of worries about the future.[9] Some of the concepts contained in The Power of Now, such as the human ego and its negative effects on happiness, are further elaborated in the author's later books, in particular A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (2005).[

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If everyone in this world could find this book or this breakdown of the book. THE WORLD would be a better place

[@odileuwitije6546]

🙌 you are right.

[@playsafterblazeafter9290]

They can & will..

[@nicolefoster2799]

It would be very quiet and peaceful. 😊

[@realpharaohsteez6356]

Exactly

[@claybomb1064]

This was the first book that woke me up. ☮️❤️

[@DrT.RWaddle-hh3ie]

After 5 years, i have just revisited this one again…to avoid feeding the Ego and get in the “Now” - Much gratitude for the Joseph Rodriguez channel 🙏🏾

[@KK-yk7ul]

Time stamps If you’re anything like me, after listening to the full recording it’s helpful to dip in and out to rehear certain sections so I thought I’d be of use and time stamp! You are not your mind 1:59 Consciousness - the way out of pain 8:13 Moving deeply into the now 15:23 Mind strategies for avoiding the now 21:16 State of presence 26:48 The inner body 31:38 Portals into the unmanifested 35:31 Enlightened relationships 37:14 Beyond happiness and unhappiness there is peace 45:01 The meaning of surrender 48:53 Thanks Joseph for another wonderful video x

[@gbaby9621]

Ty for this too

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[@kanumurisivasatish9295]

Thank you

[@a.sacerdotisa.]

❤️❤️

[@bassibernie]

Thanks man

[@joeyjones5850]

Changed my life literally saved me. I was about to give up. Salute !

[@stellahumberdross]

This has really convinced me to read the book now, I have a bad habit of always thinking about the future, and it's robbed me of my happiness of today.

[@johnmausteller]

Ellulaith whoa.

[@erdenots]

Have you read it? How do you feel about it today?

[@BudaMac]

It’s really a powerful book! His other book “A new Earth” is just as powerful!🌅

[@christlucca6695]

It's ironic that a lot of people are putting off reading the Power Of Now until later!

[@ImTheBatmann]

This is in my top 5 favorite books of all time

[@faithn8598]

I am currently studying for my tests and accidentally clicked onto this video. Grateful for the universe who brings me to this video and I am excited to apply this concept to my life.

[@creativeshorts9351]

I am grateful to this person so much. Thank you for creating this video. It is worth watching. 😊

[@tashdeed5530]

i am so happy that you exist! people that stumble upon your videos are the most privileged and blessed ones. i really hope people take the most out of these videos. cus its enough to change ones life forever.

[@ablurida]

The last point about surrendering is so relevant to last year up until this year! Thank you for this!

[@user-ch7bm4vr8o]

Right

[@denyingdestruction]

I keep thinking of a the movie 'revolver' with Jason Statham. This is what it' all about. I like one of their quotes "if you change the rules on what controls you, you will change the rules, on what you can control".

[@forgivness]

I got the book, but I'm here. Thank you Joseph for your time and support information. Bless you 😊

[@unitykarate4165]

This was the first self improvement book I’ve read 15 years ago, it changed my life forever. After that I bought more copies and gave them to my friends. Priceless gem. Thank you Joseph for all your work, I am grateful.

[@terryrustad1800]

Excellent Insights & Perspectives! Bravo 👏

[@JB-fn8ts]

Joseph I greatly appreciate your supporting videos again. It's very positive and powerful. Sometimes I feel like you are reading chapters of my life 🤔👍🤝

[@dijan5707]

You’re such a great speaker. It’s so easy to connect with you. Thanks for your wisdom ❤

[@tonywalker3919]

I deeply appreciate you man! You're making a massive impact and I hope you receive blessings and guidance for it! ✨👑💯

[@jurupa3210]

I'm also 36, and feel better now than in any other time on my life. It is because of self reflection and surrender.

[@LightworkingWanderer]

38, two years late, but right on time. I wanted to just say congrats @Neutral420 for your happiness at that moment in time. Since 2 years has passed, perhaps you can have another soon! =)

[@odileuwitije6546]

Im turning 34 on May 11th and im learning to live in the moment i love it 🥰

[@yamilemcbride]

This is so on point, so poetically retold. I’m cleaning my clients home and I am so in the now, making sure every nook and cranny is as clean as it can be, now. Thank you, about to subscribe to feed my soul what it desires while I’m present in my everyday.

[@michaelgrace3620]

Ok. 46 years and 9 months old and now I'm enlightened? Wtf? Great stuff my friend. God bless

[@qambi1]

Aah, it is never too late mate :)

[@chrishowells3963]

Never too late

[@boogyjuggy]

good for you, age is just a number

[@shahriarsyeed8202]

"it's never too late to do the right thing."

[@marvelenia6702]

I know it is 2 years later now, but hey, I am 57 and okay I have not been totally asleep forever but still I am waking up more and more. So yeah, what's age my dear?

[@wouldntyouliketoknow5342]

Joseph, this video literally changed my life. I finally followed the guidance and everything that had been plaguing me finally release. Omg I can’t even say how much I appreciate your vids- especially this one. I had already ready the book power of now and it didn’t get me here- your vid did

[@mr.inspire6469]

One of the most powerful books Ive ever read. Time for a fresh copy as Ive worn the last one out🙏🏾

[@anthonyramirez2576]

Wet

[@nazaninjoorabchi9539]

This is definitely my favorite book ever! Very powerful indeed 💕

[@bwtravelgo]

thank you so much for making this video, it is helpful to make me more clear. I have read a number of times, when i read it, i feel peace and follow the words in the book, i become calm and no anger, no resentment, because i'm aware of all the resentments and anger are created by the thoughts from my ego. But once i put down the book if i don't read it for a long time or if i forget, my pain body sometimes is still activated.

[@bradjones5132]

When I first listened to this last year I really didn't capture the full magnitude and power of this book. Having sat there, in the now, and listened to it without anything playing on my mind, I've truly come to the realisation of how life changing this book could be. Thanks for sharing, I've added this to my book wish list on Amazon 👍🏻

[@JosephRodrigues]

That makes me happy, thank you Brad

[@swaroopaambatipati9223]

Good one!! from india 🇮🇳.

[@ong0512]

A book is great when a different type of people with different backgrounds and different upbringings found something in it that is useful to them. For me, I am studying spiritual books like Maharshi book "Who Am I?". What Eckhart Tolle Power of Now is, he goes behind the consciousness, go back to the source, and he speaks to you from the source. When speak from there, if you can feel it, you will see that your mind or ego is just a construct. Slowly this construct will be chipped away. One good reference is the screen and the movie. When the projector is turned on, you see the moving pictures. Now the projector is turned off and you see only the screen. The Power of Now is speaking to you from behind the screen.

[@LightworkingWanderer]

The 2 second pause at 27:25 is the most profound transition possible to those attempting to apply what you were teaching at that moment. =| =} Thank you for being so sincere and humble, I have benefitted so much from your service brother. =)

[@gbaby9621]

Jesus 😂

[@herminiadearaujobolterstei576]

Agree, Never too late . I just Turn 48 and I Start wake Up a year ago... and everday day I am more and more Hungry to lesen and apply the True . Thanks for vídeo Josephy!

[@angelh8262]

Thank you so much, this has come into my life at exactly the right time I have been suffering a personal traumatic event for four years and remained ‘stuck’ in suffering and deep sadness. Thank you for shining a light of the present moment and offering me a new and better way of being. I feel lighter, more at peace and happier inside for sharing this moment with you. Sending love and gratitude 💛🙏🌴🌞⭐️🌈🐝🌸🦔

[@Dibsylou]

I love your channel. You make these books come alive and I learn so much. I’ve enjoyed so much from your work ever since lockdown. Thank you for your work.

[@wisdom-for-life]

One of my favorite books!! Thanks for the summary. I’ve read it several times and yes... it’s so deep. Every time I re read it, I go deeper. Thanks!

[@noelalomandong792]

Sir Joseph good this book with your explanation I'm 50yrs old now it's clear to me only the N0W to can do what ever we want to our life..... (Monaco / FRANCE👍

[@bassibernie]

This is my second time coming back to your video in less than 3 months. It really does refresh. And it’s affects are different this time. I understood the message the first time, but this time the message stood out even more. My ego was trying to take me over again, which was I had to return. And I remembered what this means again. Just like you said in the beginning of the video. Your ego sees you winning and it wants to take you out with other tactics. We need a letting go, David Hawkins book study. Thanks boss.

[@asmaaseff419]

this channel is gold

[@JosephRodrigues]

Thank you, that is very kind of you.

[@Nekarekaroo]

Excellent insights and commentary, Joseph. Bravo, and bless you!!

[@johnbeeler25]

40 pages in and Loving it!!!

[@avinashmishra4664]

one of the best book narrator on youtube

[@samgath1234]

Great job .This motivates me each time i feel like falling.Thanks a lot.

[@AragonaAlessandro]

8:12🧿 consciousness - the way out of pain 15:23🧿 moving deeply into the now 21:15 🧿 mind strategies for avoiding the now 26:48 🧿 state of presence

[@HienPham-ge3xt]

Amazing work! Thank you so much Joseph!

[@uniquem.g1898]

I have this calm motivation and focus when I listen to your videos 💪

[@kiranbajaj3459]

I'm listening to this audio the third time, so empowering and deep, God bless you dear

[@goodgirls5346]

Yes to answer your question I do find this video very useful. I have read the book then I go through your study notes and then I listen to the book on audio. To once again go back and re- read the book for the second time 🤗 Thank You...

[@sarah4841]

I have been listening to you often over the last few years and listen to certain videos more than 2 or 3 times as well. I just want to say thank you! Thank you for taking the time to break down and teach from the books and from your own experiences. This book especially has changed my life. Thank you!!

[@TheSobin23]

Thankyou Joseph. God bless you ❤️

[@contucasaconsultores7081]

Excelent work, Thank you for sharing,.

[@imanmodarres1111]

So profound as you mentioned. Thank you!

[@mauricemasebe5213]

Man your the best of the best the way you summarize this books it's fantastic. I respect you my brother you have influenced so many people by your videos and also me...

[@amandathomson570]

Thank you for imparting all this knowledge and wisdom! There appears to be threads of truth running through all of these books. Listening to different perspectives of thoughts, identity and behaviour really help define purpose.

[@rubikscube6722]

So so good - I’ve read the book and listened to it a bunch of times but I find it so boring. Your explanation of it is just superb and helps me now resonate with the book!

[@brendandennehy1976]

Thank you Joseph...this pandemic has compelled us all to be ‘present’ and in the now. Right ‘now’ offers us great opportunities for growth. Your work is invaluable. With much appreciation from Ireland. ✌️

[@user-jd4uf1mw8t]

Thank you for your great note. Really appreciate how much effort you put in to study and prepare the material so an audience like me can absorb well. And thank you for your generosity in sharing the mind map materials. Thank you from S. Korea.

[@RTP.LEYREADY]

This breakdown is 🔥🔥🔥

[@kakal8763]

Thank you Joseph Rodriguez 😍

[@joedyer9078]

a powerful book when its applied,,

[@alaswanyalaswany3108]

Joseph i found your channel suddenly and i value your tired on it

[@tamieya05]

All of your videos are very professional🙏🏿 thank you

[@JosephRodrigues]

Thank you 😀

[@medhikachaudhary9340]

Thank you You’re doing a great work

[@ariday4510]

Thank you so much for this video. I really appreciated

[@tlvdatsi12]

you are totally right! I have read this multiple times. It has been a while but I have also read A New Earth multiple times also. I will continue to read both or now just listen to this.

[@Dat_Dude_Danny1]

This was awesome, thanks Joseph.

[@gworlds8150]

7:26 into this- amazing realizations, awesome. Thank you

[@MrDelagatti]

Your knowledge is TRULY a blessing. Thank you so much.

[@JosephRodrigues]

You're welcome & thank you for your kind works.

[@boogyjuggy]

well done, great analysis...this book has changed my life for the better...and you should go back and read it every year, every month...every week...

[@marque11o3]

Great book and an excellent summary. Thank you

[@jeanpierreroham9452]

Can‘t thank you enough for your videos 🙏

[@ghadaj.mohammed6455]

Thanks for this amazing summary you’re awesome 💖💖💖

[@clp5224]

One of the powerful books ever🔥🔥👏👏🌐👌👌

[@patrickchattelin1225]

Hi Joseph thank you for this share 🙏🏻❤️

[@JosephRodrigues]

you're welcome, my pleasure

[@MarticaMM916]

I absolutely love this book and review,I can’t get enough! I will rewatch this so much.😊🏆☀️💞

[@JosephRodrigues]

Glad you like it :)

[@stefanmilinkovic6433]

This is such a great freaking video man. God bless you, haven’t read the book but the insights you gave helped me make connections that I couldn’t make before. Thank you

[@AyaVlogz]

Thank you ☺️ it helps me a lot to divert my mind on keep thinking the past

[@Godcreatedmj1]

I’m enjoying your channel short but very helpful and applicable to living life!

[@azizataurus]

Thank you sir 💕🙏🇰🇼

[@anjabpeace1632]

Your summary is awsome quite explicit, tried some but did not get it as now. I am extremely anxious to read the book now. Thks for ur eyes that read deeper meaning that resonates with me.

[@mufreddinchoudhury3043]

I've been searching for something like this. Thank you very much! :)

[@alderete74]

This was an incredible presentation as insightful as Eckharts work

[@CleanestClean]

Wow. A time before Joseph could pronounce Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi? Joseph it is amazing how great you’ve become at these videos

[@dianah.9905]

I purchased this book last month. I haven’t read it yet after this. I’m ready.

[@tcshy1903]

Thank you for the discussion! I watched Eckhart with Oprah for the world wide discussion of A New Earth. I wanted to delve into this book too. I learned how to be in the present from Eckhart. I was never able to do it before. I have been dealing with a challenging situation for 2 years. This really helps!

[@josiahbird9117]

I appreciate you Joseph. Thank you.

[@indunandakumar622]

Thankyou Joseph. really explained well.

[@rubywolfe2126]

I am so impressed. This is the second time, I've ran across your interpretation and/or experience with the spiritual works of individuals I identify with, your understandings and delivery enhances my connection with them even more so, Thank you!!! -God Bless You.

[@Cyriljayant]

Thank you, Joseph! happy peaceful prosperous New Year to you.

[@JosephRodrigues]

You're welcome, same to you!

[@chrishowells3963]

This is such a great book I have been listening to the audiobook on youtube for free

[@odileuwitije6546]

Same

[@irenemchugh]

Have just listened to the audio book read by Erkart Tolle ….Much easier to listen to his beautiful voice than actually reading this wonderful book …

[@AdaptaFilms]

Happy New Year Joseph! Thank you for your efforts contributing to betterment of humanity!!

[@JosephRodrigues]

You're welcome, happy new year to you as well, all the best in 2018

[@deborahmay2807]

Would love for you to do Untethered Soul! I enjoy your videos.

[@marlonrankine7105]

Best teacher

[@cautious1343]

Very good insights and explanations. Many thanks!

[@CamdenLong]

Thank you 🙏 so much Joseph!

[@yuliaborsky]

!Joseph, thank you so much for making those videos. I usually don't comment on anything really, but your channel is more than amazing

[@con1709]

Very good thank youx

[@jbugga29]

Thank you for this

[@jameswang1853]

Joseph, thank you for this. Questions; 1) can you unpack & elaborate some more on how to simultaneously be fully present, while also thinking to move forward through the world? For example; if I am interacting with someone in a business negotiation, isn’t it valuable to think, strategize ahead? Likewise, thinking to plan for the future, thinking about the past in order to learn from it… What am I missing? How do you balance the two? Thanks!

[@websurfer1585]

Waiting to live, or postponing happiness by overlooking the beauty of the present moment for some future hope or dream, is the trap most fall into, 'one day' syndrome, the sad thing is 'one day ' never comes.

[@AprilRich24]

Thank you, your perspective makes this really easy to understand. I am a deeply thinking person. I totally understand The NOW! It's amazing how much of The NOW, ppl are missing. This reminds me of Hooponopono, whenever there is a problem in your life, you are always there. That is so profound!

[@karinmabry7092]

On my second copy!! Great book, Great summary!!!

[@myafelicity7085]

Thank you Joseph this was very helpful.

[@davenie312]

Joseph, recently came across your videos. The videos are a fantastic refresher and is much appreciated! Picking up this book again after few years due to this video. Are you able to note the page number of the quotes to follow along? Thank you.

[@calonstanni]

I find it impossible to grasp any of Tolle's stuff but you help a little. Maybe I'll pick up the book and try again.