Art Quote by Eckhart Tolle
““Artistic creation, sports, dance, teaching, counseling — mastery in any field of endeavor implies that the thinking mind is either no longer involved at all or at least is taking second place. A power and intelligence greater than you and yet one with you in essence takes over. There is no decision-making process anymore; spontaneous right action happens, and “you” are not doing it. Mastery of life is the opposite of control. You become aligned with the greater consciousness. It acts, speaks, does the works.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, 2005
Mastery involves surrendering the thinking mind, allowing a higher consciousness to act spontaneously without conscious decision‑making.
In simple terms: True mastery is letting go of conscious control.
Practice surrender to higher awareness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- creative work
- athletic performance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrender affect daily decisions?
- Can spontaneity coexist with responsibility?
May ignore the need for skill development.