The purpose of this (discourse) is not to convince you of anything, but to bring about a shift in consciousness, that is to say, to awaken… this (writing) is about you. It will change your state of consciousness or it will be meaningless. It can only awaken those who are ready. Not everyone is ready yet, but many are … and with each person who awakens, the momentum in the collective consciousness grows, and it becomes easier for others. If you don’t know what awakening means, read on… only by awakening can you know the true meaning of the word.

Eckhart Tolle – A New Earth: Awakening to your Life’s Purpose