Achievement Quote by Eckhart Tolle
“The present moment has always been available to spiritual seekers, but as long as you are seeking you are not available to the present moment. "Seeking" implies that you are looking to the future for some answer, or for some achievement, spiritual or otherwise. Everybody is in the seeking mode, seeking to add something to who they are, whether it be money, relationships, possessions, knowledge, status.. or spiritual attainment.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Now, 1997
Constantly seeking future outcomes prevents true presence in the now.
In simple terms: Seeking blocks present awareness.
Key Takeaway
Practice being present now.
Themes
presence
mindfulness
attachment
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- daily routines
- stressful work
- relationships
Key Concepts
ego
desire
temporal focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice when you’re in seeking mode?
- What simple practice brings you back to the present?
A Different Perspective
Seeking can motivate growth; it may also cause anxiety.
