Skip to content

Enjoy Quote by Eckhart Tolle

“So give up waiting as a state of mind. When you catch yourself slipping into waiting . . . snap out of it. Come into the present moment. Just be, and enjoy being. If you are present, there is never any need for you to wait for anything. So next time somebody says, “Sorry to have kept you waiting,”…” quote by Eckhart Tolle
Download Open image
“So give up waiting as a state of mind. When you catch yourself slipping into waiting . . . snap out of it. Come into the present moment. Just be, and enjoy being. If you are present, there is never any need for you to wait for anything. So next time somebody says, “Sorry to have kept you waiting,” you can reply, “That's all right, I wasn't waiting. I was just standing”

Eckhart Tolle

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle, 1997

Being fully present frees you from the habit of waiting, allowing you to experience life directly without anticipation or delay.

In simple terms: Live in the now, stop waiting.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the present moment.

Themes

mindfulness presence patience acceptance

Mood

calm focused peaceful

Type

advice philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily work
  • social interactions
  • stress relief
  • meditation practice

Key Concepts

consciousness time perception psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does waiting affect your stress levels?
  • What practices help you stay present?
A Different Perspective

Waiting can be a coping mechanism for anxiety, not always easy to abandon.

2.0 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Eckhart Tolle

Explore all 1,493 Eckhart Tolle quotes

More Enjoy quotes

Browse all 13,068 Enjoy quotes