Last updated November 3, 2024
The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle, is an invaluable book on spiritual awakening. It contains wisdom and insight on how to live a more fulfilling, meaningful life through developing a greater awareness of the present moment.
Key Takeaways:
• Reminds us to stay aware of the present moment, as this is where power lays.
• Explores the spiritual journey of awakening: the journey of discovering the power and potential of our inner being.
• Discusses how we can transcend our ego-driven state of consciousness and awaken to an enriched life.
• Explores our underlying pure awareness of being and teaches how to live without judgment.
Why UX designers should read it: UX designers are constantly innovating and creating, developing products and services that improve user's life experiences. The Power of Now teaches invaluable lessons about the power of mindfulness and being present, which will help UX designers in creating better user experiences.
Related Books: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath; Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn; Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.
