Guardians of Being Quotes

“Just watching an animal closely can take you out of your mind and bring you into the present moment, which is where the animal lives all the time -- surrendered to life.”
― Eckhart Tolle, Guardians of Being

“Just as the dog loves to chew bones, the human mind loves its problems.”
― Eckhart Tolle, Guardians of Being

“Love is a deep empathy with the other's "Beingness."
You recognize yourself, your essence, in the other.
And so you can no longer inflict suffering on the other”
― Eckhart Tolle, Guardians of Being

“Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still it is, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness.”
― Eckhart Tolle, Guardians of Being

“The vital function that pets fulfill in this world hasn't been fully recognized.
They keep millions of people sane. They have become Guardians of Being.”
― Eckhart Tolle, Guardians of Being

“Close your eyes and say to yourself:
"I wonder what my next thought is going to be." Then become as alert as a cat watching a mouse hole.
You may find that, as long as you are absolutely alert,
the next thought does not arise”
― Eckhart Tolle, Guardians of Being