itstaralw's review against another edition
3.0
I found the first 50 or so pages very inspiring, but after that it gets super repetitive.
jennergyy's review against another edition
2.0
2/10 DNF Could not do it. This book is SO dense. I found myself just trying to figure out what the sentences meant, let alone trying to figure out how to expunge some good brain food from this. I’m sure there is excellent info in here for those who can understand & appreciate it, however I am not that person. Onto a lighter self-improvement book!!
latifa10's review against another edition
4.0
There are basically two kinds of books, the book you just read because you like reading, and the book you read at the very exact perfect timing in your life. I happened to read '' the Power Of now '' in probably the most delicate phase of my life. There is a point in our lives when we say enough is enough, i think this book is all about that. It's a guide to shutting of your brain 'noise' ! The author teachs the importance of the present moment. Through the recognition of the ego, he makes us aware of how it destroys our lives. The special thing about this book, is that it's written in a Question-Answer format, and you will find that every question draws the attention to what is wrong in you.
The most touching chapter to me was the 8th chapter: love/hate relationships, addiction and the search for wholeness, Enlightement.. I related to almost every sentence. ❤️
We usually let our bains run us mad most of the time, and never really stop to enjoy the space we are in. Always dwelling in the past or worrying about the future, this has to end in order to end the suffering, no matter how small it is. 'The pain-body wants to survive, and it can only survive if it gets you to inconsciously identify with it'.
I can't say that i am happy after reading this book like some help books would like you to feel, of course I'm overwhelmed, but i can say that I am at peace, because I'm now aware of the workings of the ego and not identified with it. And the most important thing is: I am not my mind.
The most touching chapter to me was the 8th chapter: love/hate relationships, addiction and the search for wholeness, Enlightement.. I related to almost every sentence. ❤️
We usually let our bains run us mad most of the time, and never really stop to enjoy the space we are in. Always dwelling in the past or worrying about the future, this has to end in order to end the suffering, no matter how small it is. 'The pain-body wants to survive, and it can only survive if it gets you to inconsciously identify with it'.
I can't say that i am happy after reading this book like some help books would like you to feel, of course I'm overwhelmed, but i can say that I am at peace, because I'm now aware of the workings of the ego and not identified with it. And the most important thing is: I am not my mind.
overheat4600's review against another edition
2.0
The overall message is good, but it's a bit magical for my tastes. I did read it very quickly though.
corrinaa's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars- some good nuggets of food for thought but overall not what I was looking for.