Comments on: We Live in Memories and Dreams http://waytogogodot.com/we-live-in-memories-and-dreams/ Psychodynamics, Positive Psychology, and Human Potential Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:23:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Big Ideas http://waytogogodot.com/we-live-in-memories-and-dreams/#comment-69 Big Ideas Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:36:36 +0000 http://waytogogodot.com/we-live-in-memories-and-dreams/#comment-69 <strong>The 70th Philosophers’ Carnival...</strong> Welcome to the 70th edition of the Philosophers’ Carnival, a fortnightly round-up of quality philosophical posts from the blogs of the world. It seems to have been a busy two weeks, so hopefully there’s something here for everyone; apologie... The 70th Philosophers’ Carnival…

Welcome to the 70th edition of the Philosophers’ Carnival, a fortnightly round-up of quality philosophical posts from the blogs of the world. It seems to have been a busy two weeks, so hopefully there’s something here for everyone; apologie…

]]> By: David Godot http://waytogogodot.com/we-live-in-memories-and-dreams/#comment-19 David Godot Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:31:55 +0000 http://waytogogodot.com/we-live-in-memories-and-dreams/#comment-19 Hi Bella, Thanks very much for your comment :) I'm not familiar with Eckhart Tolle, but a quick google on him turned up some pretty nice soundbites. I like this one: <blockquote>Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is Life itself, it is an insane way to live. Eckhart Tolle</blockquote> I always have misgivings about spiritual teachers, though. I believe a lot of wacky things myself, but they're generally things that I'm good at making sound arguments for. Or at least things that are wacky enough for me to just have a lot of fun believing. Usually spiritual teachers end up saying a lot of very commonsensical things that are very easy to agree with, followed by completely unjustifiable things that most people just keep on nodding their heads for. Hi Bella,

Thanks very much for your comment :)

I’m not familiar with Eckhart Tolle, but a quick google on him turned up some pretty nice soundbites. I like this one:

Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is Life itself, it is an insane way to live.
Eckhart Tolle

I always have misgivings about spiritual teachers, though. I believe a lot of wacky things myself, but they’re generally things that I’m good at making sound arguments for. Or at least things that are wacky enough for me to just have a lot of fun believing.

Usually spiritual teachers end up saying a lot of very commonsensical things that are very easy to agree with, followed by completely unjustifiable things that most people just keep on nodding their heads for.

]]> By: Bella http://waytogogodot.com/we-live-in-memories-and-dreams/#comment-18 Bella Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:36:07 +0000 http://waytogogodot.com/we-live-in-memories-and-dreams/#comment-18 Great article, David! Thank you, once again! The ideas here are very similar to spiritual teachings of Eckhart Tolle, although obviously approached from a very different prospective and put into very different terms. If you are familiar with any of his books, I'd love to hear your opinion regarding where he takes "being present in the moment". Thank you! Great article, David! Thank you, once again! The ideas here are very similar to spiritual teachings of Eckhart Tolle, although obviously approached from a very different prospective and put into very different terms. If you are familiar with any of his books, I’d love to hear your opinion regarding where he takes “being present in the moment”.
Thank you!

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