Books The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment  Eckhart Tolle 

"The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment" by Eckhart Tolle teaches that the key to experiencing peace and joy lies in fully embracing the present moment—the Now—because the past and future are mental constructs that create stress and suffering. Tolle emphasizes that:

The present moment is all that truly exists and matters. The past and future are projections of the mind and illusions that often cause unnecessary anxiety and pain.

You are not your mind. By observing your thoughts and emotions without identifying with them, you can break free from mental patterns that cause suffering.

Surrendering to the Now without resistance brings inner peace. Accepting what is, moment by moment, allows calm and clarity to arise.

Emotional pain arises from resisting the present situation. When you stop struggling against reality, pain diminishes.

Awareness of the inner body or “Being” helps connect to a deeper sense of self beyond the egoic mind, fostering healing and presence.

Spiritual enlightenment is a shift in consciousness from living in psychological time to living in awareness of the present.

The book offers practical guidance such as slowing down, mindfulness exercises, and meditation to help readers anchor themselves in the Now.