I've totally tried not to out myself regarding spiritual beliefs, but here goes the outting
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From what I can see about what Tolle is saying, it's very similar to some of the basic teachings of Kabbalah. Light = God. Ego = Darkness/Satan (pronounced suh-tan). The ego/Satan is not some outside entity, but works from inside of us, our ultimate competitor. Darkness is a veil over the Light. By working to actively remove the veils through something called restriction, i.e. giving/sharing, and not just receiving for the self alone, you bring more Light not only into your own life but into the lives of those around you and ultimately bring enlightenment to yourself and to the world so that we can transform our world into a peaceful, loving place.
Okay, I'm outted. 
We are meant to transform the world. That is what the Masters before us have taught. Jesus, Buddha, and all the others. It starts with each of us.
I'm a book-aholic, so I'll be going out to get this one ASAP. Thanks!

From what I can see about what Tolle is saying, it's very similar to some of the basic teachings of Kabbalah. Light = God. Ego = Darkness/Satan (pronounced suh-tan). The ego/Satan is not some outside entity, but works from inside of us, our ultimate competitor. Darkness is a veil over the Light. By working to actively remove the veils through something called restriction, i.e. giving/sharing, and not just receiving for the self alone, you bring more Light not only into your own life but into the lives of those around you and ultimately bring enlightenment to yourself and to the world so that we can transform our world into a peaceful, loving place.


We are meant to transform the world. That is what the Masters before us have taught. Jesus, Buddha, and all the others. It starts with each of us.
I'm a book-aholic, so I'll be going out to get this one ASAP. Thanks!