Positive Psychology Book Club: The Power Of NOW by Eckhart Tolle

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Adults, Adults 55+
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Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle


 

The book is available for FREE using your library card from HOOPLA


 

Ebook: https://www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/the-power-of-now-eckhart-tolle/11567872

E-audiobook: https://www.hoopladigital.com/audiobook/the-power-of-now-eckhart-tolle/12025856

 FREE account using your library card.

The book is also available to check out from the library: https://yonkers.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/90fb8e2c-b35c-60ac-2465-6271ab90df21-eng/Home?searchId=35576541&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex

ZOOM LINK: 

Join Positive Psychology Zoom Meeting
https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/86046387659?pwd=QudJHPr0Iwgah1GFKCCOOMINpD5YoF.1

Meeting ID: 860 4638 7659
Passcode: 130912 


 

Or you can dial in via phone 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 860 4638 7659 Passcode: 130912 

 

Breakdown of the readings:


 

October 1 readings: pp. 1-26

Introduction and About the Author in the back p.195

Chapter 1: You are Not Your Mind


 

October 8th readings: pp. 27-58

Chapter 2: Consciousness: The Way Out Of Pain

Chapter 3: Moving Deeply in the Now


 

October 15th readings: pp 59-88

Chapter 4: Mind Strategies for Avoiding the Now

Chapter 5: The State of Presence


 

October 22nd readings: pp 89-120

Chapter 6:The Inner Body

Chapter 7: Portals Into the Unmanifested


 

October 29th readings: pp pp. 121-170

Chapter 8: Enlightened Relationships

Chapter 9: Beyond Unhappiness There is Peace


 

November 5th readings: pp 171-194

Chapter 10: The Meaning of Surrender 

Notes 

Luncheon after the election week either Wednesday Nov 12th or Nov. 19 - Location TBA (could be the Barnes & Noble Cafe in the Vernon Hills Shopping Center).

Discussion is moderated by Helena Svedin https://helenasvedin.com/

Helena was born and raised in Sweden and believes life is an adventure sprinkled with learning opportunities. She received her Master's Degree of Laws from the University of Stockholm and worked in the banking and insurance industry until she moved abroad with her family. Helena now lives in Greenwich, Connecticut and works as a certified Positive Psychology Coach and Yoga teacher. She is a curious world traveler and a strong athlete. Rarely does she miss out on an opportunity to learn something new! 

 

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Acknowledgment: Westchester County Board of Legislators

This program is made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of the County Executive and the Board of Legislators.

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