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Originally Posted by Rockchick26  I'm almost halfway done with this book and i just had a question,maybe he answers it later on but my question is partly directed at anyone who has read this; he talks about becoming aware of the ego as a way to dissolve it and live happier. Has anyone in here really practiced this and had it work? And if so,wouldn't you almost have to have everyone you know read it too,otherwise they're still living their old life and you're a totally different person who sees the world differently,how can you exist together anymore? It just seems like in order to fully live like this,you would have to be surrounded by others just the same. Say for instance something bad happens to someone you love,but you see it as they are just perceiving it as something bad,but theyre upset,and they get upset that youre not upset,and then they'll think you don't care. Because the idea i'm getting is that you develop this carefree attitude where nothing affects you. So how can you peacefully coexist with everyone else and their negative thinking,how can you be totally happy when nobody else is? |
Well, Tolle also says that we are all connected, and at the deepest level, all one. Those other people are really you. Being around them when you have 'presence' helps to give them presence. Probably the best thing you can do for the world is to become more conscious, and let that light shine before those who are still in a stupor.
I sometimes have those thoughts when at a funeral. How should I grieve with the ones who are grieving ? But compassion for those who are hurting for whatever reason ( even if that reason is unconsciousness ), is all part of it.
I wouldn't worry about taking yourself out of the world, or only finding people who are at your level of presence or higher. Just accept all of your circumstances and go with the flow.