Wilbur answers “Question. I've been trying to read Eckhart...”

Annie Kostyk asked this question about A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose:

Question. I've been trying to read Eckhart Tolle since he was first on Oprah. I can't read it. It's like I'm reading another language, but I don't know that language. Anyone else have that problem?

Wilbur I understand what he's saying about materialism but i don't feel an aha moment or a release into enlightenment.
Get rid of your thoughts, your ego and …moreI understand what he's saying about materialism but i don't feel an aha moment or a release into enlightenment.
Get rid of your thoughts, your ego and yiur desires.
Meh, how?
Sorry but we're programmed to want, need, desire, feel pain.
These are what drives humanity.
Nirvana is for heaven.
If we were all feeling in cloud 9 in life nobody would work or produce and the race would die out.
He has a soothing voice whilst you listen.
The rest is mumbo jumbo.(less)

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