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I Heart Eckhart Tolle [part 1]

I Heart Eckhart Tolle [part 1]


Eckhart Tolle is one of the best selling writers on spirituality today. He is one of Oprah’s priesthood, and decidedly not a follower of Jesus. I’ve read parts of his books, and did the slow read on his latest: A New Earth. I even made it required reading for my class on post-Christian evangelism. One of the exercises we did in class, to help us learn to love people who may disagree with us, was make a list of reasons why we could appreciate Eckhart’s work. Writing a book is no small task, and is almost always a labor of love. Just as Paul connected with those in Athens by appreciating their religious nature, so we can appreciate the emerging spiritual leaders of a world hungry for God. Below is my ‘Top 10 List’– which would shape my thoughts and feelings towards Mr. Tolle, should we ever meet on a plane.

Here’s to you, Eckhart!

Top 10 Reasons I Love Eckhart Tolle

10. He’s trying to help people.

9. He advocates peace.

8. He advocates humility.

7. He advocates gratitude.

6. He advocates forgiveness.

5. He advocates compassion.

4. He advocates joy.

3. He tries to instill hope.

2. He tries to value the teachings of Jesus.

1. He tries to practice what he preaches.

What would be your list?

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