“The child has a deep longing for the parent to be there as a human being, not as a role.”

— Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth (2005)

About Eckhart Tolle

Born 1948

German-born spiritual teacher, author of "The Power of Now".

“Forgiveness of the present is even more important than forgiveness of the past.”

“Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry—all forms of fear—are caused by too much future, and not enough presence.”

“The past cannot survive in your presence. It can only survive in your absence.”

“Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.”

“The bearing and the training of a child is woman's wisdom.”

“The fundamental defect of fathers is that they want their children to be a credit to them.”

“He follows his father, but not with equal steps.”

“Motherhood in the true sense should embrace all children.”

“Being a good mother means teaching your children to care for the world.”