“When you wash your hands, when you make a cup of coffee, when you're waiting for the elevator - instead of indulging in thinking, these are all opportunities for being there as a still, alert presence.”

German-born spiritual teacher and author of the 1990s and 2000s, Eckhart Tolle is best known for his work on mindfulness and presence, particularly through his bestselling book *The Power of Now*. His teachings blend Eastern philosophy with Western psychology, emphasizing the end of suffering through awareness.