The thing that you must remember is that while Eckhart Tolle's work is great, calming, and has some very profound truths in it, it doesn't do anything in terms of how to create true happiness, which is what we all seek in life. We are at our best when we move toward goals and achievements, when we have fulfilling careers and supportive people/relationships around us.
'Being in the Now' can greatly improve your level of inner peace, calmness and can give you a sense of fearlessness. Unfortunately, it falls short in desire aspect. We all want to have a great family looking after us, prosperity and happiness in worldly as well as spiritual form. I have to say though, that 'Being in the now' is just the beginning.
We cannot be in the 'now', while at the same time being jobless, having no one that loves you, feeling disconnected and lacking in passion. When you're in that state, it is not TRUE happiness because it doesn't incorporate all the aspects that a happy life entails.
That is my view on it.
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