"Guardians of Being" is a heartwarming, new and original Eckhart Tolle book honoring pets that pairs his spiritual quotes with charming, sweet illustrations by the creator of the "MUTTS" comic strip.

The enchanting and whimsical collaboration celebrates Tolle's and McDonnell's love for animals, nature, and the energy of life around us, and it is also a gentle reminder of how just "being" and enjoying the beauty of "now" can bring us happiness and peace. Here, we offer a selection of Eckhart Tolle quotes and Patrick McDonnell cartoon illustrations from "Guardians of Being."

Guardians of Being is a picture book written by Eckhart Tolle, the writer of the bestsellers The Power of Now and A New Earth, and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell, the creator of the comic strip Mutts. Eckhart's official website describes the book as

More than a collection of witty and charming drawings ... [The book] conveys a profound love of nature, of animals, of humans, of all life-forms [and] celebrates and reminds us of ... the wonder and joy to be found in the present moment, amid the beauty we sometimes forget to notice all around us.

Eckhart Tolle is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "The Power of Now" and "A New Earth," an Oprah Book Club favorite. He is seen here with his dog, Maya. www.eckharttolle.com

Patrick McDonnell is the award-winning creator of the "MUTTS" comic strip and the picture book "The Gift of Nothing." He is seen here with his dog, Earl. www.muttscomics.com