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Eckhart Tolle: Consciousness Evolution Is Underway

Is humanity moving towards a mass shift of consciousness? How is our collective ego harming the planet? According to Eckhart Tolle, humanity has reached a critical point. We’ve grown so consumed with our collective ego that we can’t see anything past it. We are trapped in the endless cycle of wanting, fueling consumerism, and destroying the planet. In his book A New Earth, Tolle argues that now is the time for consciousness evolution—mass change is necessary today for the survival of humankind and the planet. Here’s why we must act now or else it will be too late.

Eckhart Tolle: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose

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What is Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth about? What does Tolle mean by “awakening to your life’s purpose”? What is the purpose you must awaken to? In his book A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, Eckhart Tolle asserts that humanity is currently caught up in a state of mindlessness. When humanity collectively reaches a perpetual state of mindfulness, enjoyment will become the motivating force behind people’s actions rather than wanting. This collective shift of consciousness starts with the individual—it’s everyone’s responsibility to break free from mindlessness and wake up to their true life’s purpose. Here’s how to break

The Cause of Materialism, According to Eckhart Tolle

What is the main cause of materialism? Why are we so obsessed with owning the best material possessions our money can buy? What are the consequences of being so materially oriented? According to spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, materialism stems from the ego’s fear of being nothing. This fear drives the ego to seek superiority, and accumulating material possessions is one of the ways to attain it. This ego-driven obsession with materialism is what drives consumerism, which depletes resources and pollutes the planet. Here’s what causes materialism, according to Tolle.

Eckhart Tolle: How Emotions Form Our Identity

What exactly are emotions? How do emotions relate to thoughts? According to spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, emotions are our bodies’ responses to our thought elements (morals, values, and beliefs). He says that our emotions aren’t caused by situations, but by the thoughts, we have about the situation. Over time, he argues, recurring thoughts and emotions become part of our identity and become the lens through which we interpret the world. Here’s how Eckhart Tolle explains emotions and their role in identity formation.

Eckhart Tolle: Our Ego Is Destroying the Planet

What is ego consciousness? How is our collective ego destroying the planet? According to Eckhart Tolle, collectively humanity is caught up in the mindless ego consciousness. Because the ego always wants more and better, it drives consumerism, which depletes the planet’s resources at an unsustainable rate. In his book A New Earth, he argues that we must evolve out of this state if we are to preserve our species and the planet, and the critical point is now. Here’s how the ego is destroying the planet and why the time to act is now.

Living a Fulfilled Life: A Journey to Happiness

Do you feel fulfilled in your life? Do you find that you tend to revert to your old patterns once you finally get in the “flow”? Living a fulfilled life is different from living the life most people are accustomed to. Therefore, it will take a whole overhaul of your life and a serious amount of diligent maintenance to avoid falling back into your old patterns of thought and behavior. Here are some practical changes you can make in your life to make a state of fulfillment your default state.

Your Mind Is a Battlefield—Here’s How to Win the War

In your mind, do positive thoughts or negative thoughts usually win? How can you give positivity the advantage? Positive thoughts are the key to a happy life because they lead to positive words and actions. When you think positively, you treat yourself and other people better, enjoy healthier relationships, make better choices, and are resilient in the face of adversity. Joyce Meyer asserts that positivity is difficult because the devil attacks your mind with negativity. But there’s something you can do about. Keep reading to learn how your mind is a battlefield—and how to win the war.

Doubts About God on the Battlefield of the Mind

Where does spiritual doubt come from, and where can it lead? What’s the difference between doubt and unbelief? When Jesus called Peter to walk on water, Peter did it—for a moment. According to Joyce Meyer, doubt caused Peter to sink. In Battlefield of the Mind, Meyer discusses what doubt is, how it differs from unbelief, and how we can fight both doubt and unbelief. Read more for a concise discussion of doubts about God.

What Is a Victim Mentality Really About?

What is a victim mentality? Where does it come from? How can it impact our lives? Joyce Meyer argues that the devil attacks our minds with negative thoughts. One category of negativity is self-pity, or a victim mentality. Not only does this mentality trap us in a dark mindset, it makes us believe that we can’t make choices and changes. Keep reading to learn more about the pitfalls of self-pity.

Having the Mindset of Christ: 3 Ways to Be Like Jesus

Are you more like Jesus today than you were yesterday? What can you do to think like Christ? What difference would it make in your life? Joyce Meyer explains that Jesus is the paragon of maintaining a positive mind in the face of suffering. Therefore, as we try to live a positive life ourselves, we should try to emulate his mindset. While this may seem like an impossible task, Meyer reminds us that God invites all Christians to share the mind of Christ through the Holy Spirit. Read more to learn about the steps toward having the mindset of Christ.