"For what you do to others, you do to yourself."
What you Do to Others
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Eckhart Tolle
Start with Yourself
"To end the misery that has afflicted the human condition for thousands of years, you have to start with yourself and take responsibility for your inner state at any given moment. That means now."
Cravings
"All cravings are the mind seeking salvation or fulfillment in external things and in the future as a substitute for the joy of Being."
Hope keeps you Focused on the Future
"Hope is what keeps you going, but hope keeps you focused on the future, and this continued focus perpetuates your denial of the Now and therefore your unhappiness."
Become fully Present
"When you surrender to what is and so become fully present, the past ceases to have any power. You do not need it anymore. Presence is the key. Now is the key."
Monstrosities
"The mind left to itself creates monstrosities, and not only in art galleries. Look at our urban landscapes and industrial wastelands. No civilization has ever produced so much ugliness."
You will See Only what you Want to See
"War is a mind-set, and all action that comes out of such a mind-set will either strengthen the enemy, the perceived evil, or, if the war is won, will create a new enemy, a new evil equal to and often worse than the one that was defeated. There is a deep...
Don’t Seek Happiness
"Don't seek happiness. If you seek it, you won't find it, because seeking is the antithesis of happiness."
To Stay Present in Everyday Life
"To stay present in everyday life, it helps to be deeply rooted within yourself; otherwise, the mind, which has incredible momentum, will drag you along like a wild river."
Impervious to Change
"The most rigid structures, the most impervious to change, will collapse first."