Awakening from consensus trance

To me, one of the clearest writers on waking up out of consensus trance and living in this moment is Eckhart Tolle. For instance:

To end the misery that has afflicted the human condition for thousands of years, you have to start with yourself and take responsibility for you inner state at any given moment. That means now.

More:
http://www.ineedmotivation.com/blog/2008/06/20-spiritual-quotes-from-eckhart-tolle/