Rx Note

Introduction The Power of Now is a spiritual self-help book by Eckhart Tolle, first published in 1997. Eckhart Tolle aims to awaken us to the spiritual truth that lies deep within. He argues that we have forgotten this truth and that reconnecting with it can lead to inner transformation. He posits that our unhappy and fearful self-identity is a "fiction of the mind" or a "mental illusion." This false self prevents our consciousness from breaking free from suffering. After all, even the most beautiful experiences are temporary. Our relationships, jobs, homes, and social identities are all fleeting and do not define our true selves on the physical plane. You Are Not Your Mind The enlightenment of Being and a deep, unshakable peace have always been inside us, yet we act like beggars who have not found this greatest treasure. Despite great material wealth, we constantly look outside ourselves for scraps of pleasure, fulfilment, validation, security or love. Our natura...

Introduction As I notice white hairs growing on my head, I am reminded that I am no longer as young as I used to be. Time seems to be slipping away and I am running out of it. Sleep is Luxury Once I started working, I began to appreciate the luxury of having an afternoon nap or sleeping from night till mid-afternoon. It is funny how I used to resent my mother for asking me to sleep early when I was young, but now I understand. Every weekday, we wake up robotically in the early morning, work until five, and by the time we are finally free, it is already nearing bedtime. Despite being encouraged to walk at least ten thousand steps a day, we often struggle to meet this modest target outside of office hours. We know that sleeping late burdens our bodies, but we long for some "me-time" to unwind. Taking A Step Backward To lead a comfortable and fulfilling life, we “sell” our precious time in exchange for money. We work jobs that we may not always enjoy, but that pay us enough to ...