Akemi G. 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?

Akemi G. He makes simple truths sound more complicated than they are. I don't know why he does this, as well as other "spiritual" writers. Perhaps they need to…moreHe makes simple truths sound more complicated than they are. I don't know why he does this, as well as other "spiritual" writers. Perhaps they need to fill up the pages -- there are readers who appreciate thicker books for the same price. Or possibly he doesn't really understand what he is trying to say.
I suggest trying his The Power Of Now -- perhaps a better read. Or a book about Ramana Maharishi. (less)

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