Anthony, Tolle, NLP, Einstein and the Observer Effect

In The Psychology of Positive Thinking the beneficial- even miraculous- effect of the process of self observation is emphasized. The contributions of Ouspensky, Robert Anthony, Eckhart Tolle, NLP, and Albert Einstein are all part of this discussion, found on page 73.

In his book In Search of the Miraculous, Ouspensky describes self-observation as the miraculous way to self knowledge, a pre-requisite for self improvement and growth. He described as Miraculous” his own successful encounter with self-observation.

Dr. Robert Anthony (Beyond Positive Thinking) prescribes self-observation as the first lesson in his 6 day Million Dollar Secret course (http://www.abundance-and-happiness.com/the-million-dollar-secret.html). Once you objectively observe yourself you can start the process of changing yourself- but not before.

Eckhart Tolle suggests that you can escape your pre-programmed, “egoic mind” thinking by becoming aware of it. Self-observation saves you from the constant mental instant replay of the past, and empowers you in the Now.

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) therapeutic techniques often include self- observation as a fundamental method for disassociating from painful memories from the past (particularly traumatic events) in order to deal resourcefully in the present.

Einstein said that no problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. When we practice self-observation, we enter a new level of consciousness, from which we can deal resourcefully, and solve, our problems!

In Physics there is a well recognized phenomenon called the Observer Effect. This refers to changes made on the on the object being observed by the instrument that is doing the observing. This Observer Effect is alive and well, when we observe our own selves.