Product Description

Being profoundly present in each moment of life is my definition of enlightenment. This subject was covered beautifully in The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. It was by trying to practice the information I found in that book, that I came upon the concepts in this one.

Non-acceptance of life creates a situation where you cannot possibly be present. For me, learning acceptance made being present possible. In my book, it's the secret to being present.

There will be plenty of times when you observe your mind wandering from the present, dreaming about the past or the future, or about anything other than this moment. The goal is to remain present in every moment. The trick is to accept yourself when you are not.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1452343 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07
• Binding: Paperback
• 71 pages

Customer Reviews

Journey to Acceptance
I was reluctant to buy this book because it appears to be self-published by the author. After a failed attempt to check it out through inter-library loan, I decided to chance it. I am very glad I did! Jim Carruth shares with the reader what he learned during his quest for acceptance. A lot of his thoughts seem similar to Buddhist teachings, though sometimes I found his way of putting it easier to understand, better to grasp. One of my favorite passages was a reminder that each moment could be our last. So, why would we want to waste any moment by not being present to the beauty this moment can offer? It's a small book but full of insights that can help the rest of us be more accepting.