Thanks, Peter. I have been deep into Iain McGilchrist for some time now and his book The Matter With Things. It is like a philosophy primer, albeit mainly those that support his view of the cosmos, and this view has resonated with me quite profoundly. So I have I have had an introduction to Nietzsche, Whitehead, Dewey, Scheler, Schelling, Pascal, Pluto, Heraclitus and various writers on Bhuddism and the Tao - not to mention my great uncle, Henri Bergson - amongst others! But, sadly, not Eckart Tolle.
I should add that it is one thing to be aware of and appreciate these concepts but integrating them into your life is another matter...!
I enjoy what I've heard from McGilchrist, though I must admit I haven't committed to any reading. It's good to know that you're finding substance in what he has to say.
Eckhart Tolle is a curious little German man who came into some public attention (and my attention) about 20 years ago with his book The Power of Now. It delves into presence, the eternal now, (real) mindfulness and the influence of 'ego'. Very roughly speaking, a retelling of Bhuddist thought with a modern voice. I would say pretty familiar territory for you.
I would suggest, if I may, that being aware of, knowing, these concepts is very much the process of integration. Everything that you learn and experience influences you, maybe in very subtle ways.
What a delightful collection of relatable thought here Richard.
Presence perked up my attention, mainly because most people that preach it don't know it.
You, my friend, have the understanding of someone that dances with presence, welcome.
Just out of curiosity, Eckhart Tolle?
Thanks, Peter. I have been deep into Iain McGilchrist for some time now and his book The Matter With Things. It is like a philosophy primer, albeit mainly those that support his view of the cosmos, and this view has resonated with me quite profoundly. So I have I have had an introduction to Nietzsche, Whitehead, Dewey, Scheler, Schelling, Pascal, Pluto, Heraclitus and various writers on Bhuddism and the Tao - not to mention my great uncle, Henri Bergson - amongst others! But, sadly, not Eckart Tolle.
I should add that it is one thing to be aware of and appreciate these concepts but integrating them into your life is another matter...!
I enjoy what I've heard from McGilchrist, though I must admit I haven't committed to any reading. It's good to know that you're finding substance in what he has to say.
Eckhart Tolle is a curious little German man who came into some public attention (and my attention) about 20 years ago with his book The Power of Now. It delves into presence, the eternal now, (real) mindfulness and the influence of 'ego'. Very roughly speaking, a retelling of Bhuddist thought with a modern voice. I would say pretty familiar territory for you.
I would suggest, if I may, that being aware of, knowing, these concepts is very much the process of integration. Everything that you learn and experience influences you, maybe in very subtle ways.
Meh, maybe that's just the determinist in me.