Sandra, I LOVE this article! Your perspective on this topic matches mine. And its always wonderful to read that all core spiritual practices have a similar definition to karma. Sufism also says the same thing, only worded differently.

Spontaneous awakening can happen to anyone, that part is true, but HOW and when that can happen is anyone's guess according to Tolle.

I've loved Tolle's work too. But like all gurus, I listen and read all of their work with a balanced mind and open heart. Radical anything makes me uncomfortable.

The libra in me helps me to stay balanced even when I am most impacted...which I think might be a good thing in today's million dollar self help industry, where everything is a course and everything gives enlightenment!?!