I’ve been reading the Tolle book and what I believe he is saying is generally the same principles mentioned in the “The Secret” and Esther and Jerry Hicks are saying.

Tolle cautions us to be aware as to why we are wanting the good things in life. There is nothing wrong with wanting things, but when those possessions become our identity, the problems with ego start to arise.

For example, Tolle mentions the Rolling Stones song, “I can’t get no…Satisfaction.” He says this is the theme song of the ego. The ego needs an identity, whatever it is. For some people, it’s having expensive toys. Like Tolle says, there is nothing wrong with these toys, but when we start to “need” these toys to validate our worth, it can lead to problems.

What happens, is once we reach our goal, the ego will say, “I need more.” “This is not enough.” Mr. and Mrs. Jones still have more than “I” do.” So the ego seeks out more things in order to match up with the Jones’. Or even worse yet, what we think the Jones’ think we should be. How insane is that? Tolle mentions that if when you get what you are wanting and you have a feeling of not enough, then that want was driven by ego.

Tolle also talks about the “I” that the ego identifies with and the true “I” that is in all of us. The ego’s sense of “I” is the cars that we drive. The house that we live in. The friends that we have. These are the things that satisfy the ego for a time. But it always needs more. This is not your true “I”.

The true “I” is the one that is present. That is to say, living in the “Now”. Tolle makes a point of saying that the past doesn’t exist. Nor does the future. All there ever is…is right NOW(Read “The Power Of Now” if you haven’t yet). Even when you are thinking of a future event, when it does take place it happens…now. So there’s no point on stressing about past or future events.

The ego always draw its’ opinions and actions from past events and future anxieties. Once we decide to do away with the ego and start living from moment to moment, things will start to come us easily and for he right reasons.

Instead of wanting a lot of money in order to appear to have status in the eyes of your “friends”, use the money to make a difference in society. If you make it your intention to have a lot of money to be able to give, the Universe will start to give you more money to be able to give with. Just remember there are plenty of other ways to be a giver even if you don’t have the money yet. Start now by being thankful for what you already have, and the Universe will give you more to be thankful for.

I am thankful for blogs like “Keeping The Secret” which are bringing awareness to the masses. I was encouraged to see the response to this book and to the Tolle Webinar. It shows that the level of consciousness is growing. In times such as these, it is definitely needed. Many blessings on your journey, Jane. Make it a fun one.

Dexter(QuoteGuy)

Looks like we’re on the same wavelength. I posted the same video alerting my readers to webinar. I have already read “The Power Of Now,” and I’m reading “a New Earth” now. Two excellent books. It’s good to see so many people reading this type of book. I believe that as a whole, awareness is on the rise. The fact that there has been over 500,000 viewers each week is a good sign. I was told today by one my visitors that she and I are on a parallel journey. Looks like I found another friend to enjoy this ride with. Keep spreading the good word. Many blessings!

Jane

Here are my 2 cents. Hope it helps

Wanting is the seed of manifesting, but belief and imagination and feeling are the gardeners. My understanding is that you must see and believe “now” that your desire is already here, and not remain focused on the “wanting” or “hoping” of your intention.

Gregg Braden has an excellent example of this in his book The Divine Matrix. He talks of a Native American friend of his who did a rain prayer during a drought. The Native American walked into a circle of stones and called upon his ancestors. He then remained silent for only about 45 seconds, and then asked Gregg if he was ready to go get a bite to eat. Gregg was interested with what just happened and asked his friend what thoughts he was thinking to bring rain. Gregg asked him if he prayed for rain, and his friend said no. What he did was imagined the soil wet between his toes, he saw the crops flourishing, and the people in the village happy.

Wayne Dyer talks about this, and he says that when you remained focused on “wanting” something, that you do not attract the “something”, but instead you attract more “wanting” of that something.

I have not read “A New Earth” yet, so I am just responding in general terms.

Please share your thoughts.

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