Or starting your day with a full moment of silence.

Or making an effort to do something good for someone. I now know for sure that spirituality can be something as ordinary-and extraordinary-as giving your full-force, 100 percent attention to another person without thinking about what else you need to be doing right then. Talking with Eckhart all these weeks has made me aware of both the depth of spirituality and its simplicity.

It redefines what it means to be alive.Ī New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose People are getting it: that being aware of the present moment is what matters most. And the message boards reveal a new kind of tribe emerging-a global community of seekers learning from and teaching each other how to be with our humanity. Every week, millions of people continue to download the webcast conversations I’ve had with Eckhart based on the book. The most remarkable and rewarding experience for me has been to witness other people recognizing this essence for themselves. That essence doesn’t require any particular belief. Spirit, to me, is the essence of who we are. I know for sure there is no real meaning to life without a spiritual component. But because A New Earth had such a profound impact on me, I thought others might also be struck by the idea of putting the ego in check and becoming more aware of being rather than doing. I’d never recommended a book in the spiritual or self-help genre before. In January, I chose A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle as my 61st Book Club selection. I made a really good decision, and I’m so excited, I can’t stop talking about it. 'Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.' What I Know for Sure Harpo, Inc./George Burns

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