What we are reading today: 'The New World' – Awakening to Your Life Purpose
Author : Eckhart Toll
“A New Earth” by German author Eckhart Tolle is a seminal work that was first published in 2005 before being selected in 2008 for Oprah’s Book Club and featured in weekly webinars with Tolle and Winfrey.
Toll, a spiritual teacher and bestselling author of books such as “The Power of Now” and “Stillness Speaks,” writes that most of the struggles people face are not the result of external factors, but are the result of what’s going on inside.
This self-help book invites readers to reflect on and understand their own ego. By raising awareness of human nature and the ego's impact on behavior, the author encourages readers to shift their thinking away from negative thoughts that may cloud their current life experience.
Tolle emphasizes the importance of knowing one's true self, which is a mental model created by habit, rather than a fact or realistic idea about one's true personality.
By doing so, people develop a more flexible mindset, allow for growth, and begin to align their actions with their core values and inner wisdom, Toll said.
The author also addresses the negative feelings some people may encounter during the process of personal development, and challenges them to accept themselves regardless, even when dealing with complex emotions.
“A New Earth” is an excellent choice for readers seeking deeper understanding, wanting to let go of old habits that no longer serve them, and embrace a more fulfilling way of thinking.
