From Chaos to Consciousness: How Accelerating Your Awakening Heals Conflict for Us Individually and Collectively

by Eckhart Tolle

Eckhart Tolle brings us a much-needed message of hope, revealing how we each have a role in leading humanity in a new direction.



As the perils of our world seem to escalate beyond control, how can we reverse the direction we appear to be heading? According to Eckhart Tolle, the answer lies in discovering a deeper level of awareness both individually and collectively. From Chaos to Consciousness brings you seven solution-oriented sessions on how to rise above the incessant “voice in the head” that leads to so much confusion and conflict—and act on our challenges with wisdom and compassion.

This progressive exploration of some of Eckhart Tolle’s most helpful and direct teachings includes:



Session 1
• “Just listen”—a powerful practice in the face of differing opinions
• Overcoming fear and its harmful effects
• Love and the recognition of oneness

Session 2
• The fine line between consciousness and unconsciousness
• How “the bad things” in life propel evolution
• Self-transcendence and the stopping of the mind

Session 3
• How nonconceptual knowing transforms all of your relationships
• Practicing detachment
• Gratitude and appreciation

Session 4
• Breaking the cycle of gain and loss
• Sensing both the “foreground” of your experience and the “background awareness”
• “Cultivating your garden”—your state of consciousness—as you seek to change the world

Session 5
• The opportunity in loss
• The practice of “letting it go” when a conversation turns heated
• The indestructible essence in all of life

Session 6
• The shift in identity from a story of experiences to the experiencer called consciousness
• Religious and materialist worldviews
• Forgiveness and freedom from the past

Session 7
• The dissatisfaction of the personal identity
• The cultural shift from yang to yin energy
• The ego’s need for antagonism and othering



“The state of consciousness I call Presence is where wisdom arises,” teaches Eckhart. “The world will change when people no longer create suffering out of unconsciousness. And you are at the stage where this shift can happen.” From Chaos to Consciousness is your invitation to embrace this vital shift.

Audio CD

Published April 25, 2023

About the author

Eckhart Tolle is a German-born spiritual teacher and internationally bestselling author whose work has profoundly influenced the contemporary spiritual landscape. Born Ulrich Leonard Tölle in 1948 in Lünen, Germany, he experienced a transformative spiritual awakening at the age of 29 after years of depression and anxiety. This profound shift in consciousness marked the beginning of his journey as a spiritual guide and thinker. Tolle abandoned his doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge to explore and embody the stillness and presence he had discovered, eventually becoming a spiritual teacher based in London and later in Vancouver, Canada.
Tolle rose to prominence with the publication of The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment in 1997. The book, which emphasizes mindfulness and present-moment awareness, resonated with a global audience and was later championed by Oprah Winfrey, catapulting it to international bestseller status. In 2005, Tolle released A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose, which expanded on his earlier teachings and explored the role of ego in personal and societal dysfunction. The book also achieved massive commercial success, further solidifying Tolle’s reputation as one of the most influential spiritual authors of his time.
His teachings draw from a variety of traditions, including Zen Buddhism, Christian mysticism, Sufism, and Hindu philosophy, though he remains unaffiliated with any formal religion. Tolle emphasizes a non-dualistic approach to spirituality, focusing on the importance of presence, inner stillness, and the disidentification from ego-based thinking. His accessible language and calm demeanor have helped millions integrate spiritual practice into daily life.
In addition to writing, Tolle has delivered talks, retreats, and webinars to audiences around the world. In 2008, he partnered with Oprah Winfrey to produce a groundbreaking webinar series based on A New Earth, attracting millions of viewers. He also co-authored the illustrated book Guardians of Being in 2009, further exploring his core themes through the lens of animals and nature.
Tolle currently lives in Vancouver with his partner, spiritual teacher Kim Eng. Together, they continue to teach and support global audiences through online content, publications, and events. Widely regarded as one of the most spiritually influential figures of the 21st century, Tolle’s message of inner peace and awakening remains as timely as ever.

Reviews

[Abay Bektursun · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't care, amma slap 5 stars to everything Eckhart Tolle puts out

[Jesse Moran · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this particular book a bit of a bore. In saying that I did at times get a recalibration from it.

Edit: Read it a second time enjoyed it much more.