In his book, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle writes, “Presence is needed to become aware of the beauty, the majesty, the sacredness of nature.” While sitting on a beach watching the sunset, you are present. Sitting in your living room watching the sunset on the tube does not count as being present. You are a detached observer. I used to call this TV perception. Nowadays, I would call it smartphone perception.
Beyond TV Perception
Beyond TV Perception
Beyond TV Perception
In his book, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle writes, “Presence is needed to become aware of the beauty, the majesty, the sacredness of nature.” While sitting on a beach watching the sunset, you are present. Sitting in your living room watching the sunset on the tube does not count as being present. You are a detached observer. I used to call this TV perception. Nowadays, I would call it smartphone perception.