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Originally Posted by theknightwhosaysni-NI  Do you mean that Power of Now techniques are only good to experience short term joy and that they don't really work for long term joy?
I'd be curious to know what you think of these techniques and their goal, which seems to be able to stop the thinking mind in order to get to a "next stage" of counsciousness, or some kind of enlightenment. Eckhart Tolle is getting very popular these days, and I must admit I like his teachings very much. (even though I don't find it so easy to implement  ) |
Tolle is totally off base in that respect. You can stop the thinking mind and experience a deeper sense of peace if you'd like, but trying to make that state into the central focus of your life ultimately misses the point of human existence.
You don't need to mentally check out from life to be at peace. I think SR is a more reasonable and intelligent approach than trying to turn off all thought. The thinking mind isn't some kind of cosmic mistake. It doesn't exist just so you can turn it off.
SR embraces the thinking mind. It says that thought is important. Instead of turning away from thought, SR tells you to turn towards it and dive into it ever more deeply.
There's no need to fear the thinking mind. It isn't your enemy. Turning it off doesn't lead to enlightenment... merely thoughtlessness. That concept of enlightenment is a total dead end. It sells lots of book though. People love solutions that don't require them to think.
Summon the courage to explore and embrace your thoughts instead of running from them. They don't bite... usually.
