David’s Substack

David’s Substack

Share this post

David’s Substack
David’s Substack
What Eckhart Tolle’s Dramatic 1977 Awakening Teaches Us About the Two Selves We're All Made Of

What Eckhart Tolle’s Dramatic 1977 Awakening Teaches Us About the Two Selves We're All Made Of

His mind-blowing epiphany carries a lesson for us all.

David Gerken's avatar
David Gerken
Aug 15, 2024
∙ Paid
30

Share this post

David’s Substack
David’s Substack
What Eckhart Tolle’s Dramatic 1977 Awakening Teaches Us About the Two Selves We're All Made Of
8
2
Share

a row of park benches sitting next to a tree
Photo by Andra C Taylor Jr on Unsplash

We’re all comprised of two selves: Conscious and egoic. That concept, expressed variously, forms the foundation for a boatload of spiritual traditions. Understanding it is vital to making progress on the spiritual path.

The egoic self is the mind. It’s the entity that creates all those unsolicited thoughts that race …

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 David Gerken
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share