The Power Now is an interesting book that makes us aware of the power of the present moment. It tells how to bring the people in the present moment who are immersed in their past or future. It was published in 1998 and it is written by Eckhart Tolle who is an American author.
Most people have depression and always imagine about past and have afraid of the future because they are always pondering what will happen in the future and these negative thoughts make them worried. These thoughts rule our minds and damage our mental health process, as a result, our minds never allow us to do something in life. This book points out this phenomenon of failure which is a big obstacle in the way of success. A famous philosopher said'' I think therefore I am'' it means my entities are immortal because I can think about everything. Well, it is right but most people's minds compel for thinking about negative thoughts which become a dangerous disease. It is such a dangerous and destructive disease that devastates our minds. People always assert that they are utilizing their minds but they do not know the proper usage of it.
This book helps us to how can we bring ourselves to the present moment. The writer confesses that if you want to make yourselves happy and content then separate your mind from your body or do not let your mind influence you. By doing so, everyone can be mentally and physically happy.
Our resources always compel us for thinking because they seem inadequate and unsatisfactory. We are dejected about the upcoming time although past situations have a great influence on us as well. These are those negative thoughts that never let you live in the present moment. Our past and future are not in our control, therefore we must concentrate on our present. Our past and future must not have any power over the present moment. Life is now there was never a moment when your life was not the present moment. The writer says you are not your mind. It simply means whatever you imagine and your mind thinks is not reality.
The secret of life is to not die before your death and find that there is no death. It points us that we are always worrying about deaths and busy thinking that what will occur. There is a good quotation," Past is a memory, future is a dream and present is a reality.'' No doubt if you utilize your mind in a good way then success will be waiting for you, but still, we are unable to overcome negative feelings.
At last, I would like to conclude with great points. It talks about a very unique concept of being in the present instead of worrying about the future and worrying about past circumstances.
Ajaz Ahmed
Turbat, Kech
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