The Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle
34 people recommended it in 19 threads, 2009–2026.
7 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
The Power of Now is the only book that has seemed _more true_ every time I've read it, and at every stage of my life.
Parts of it cross the woo threshold for me, but the book can fundamentally alter how one sees reality. We are not really how we appear to be. It is possible to greatly attenuate suffering. There is no taking his word for it; you can see it for yourself.
But the book showed me that I was worrying and thinking way too much and that this is at best useless and sometimes even dangerous.
Helped me stay present. Helped me overcome past regrets and future stresses
The Power Of Now. I think I might have some more issues if I re-read it, but it undoubtedly had a huge impact on me and made me introspect deeply and finally “get” meditation.
Where it comes up
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