For those who have read Eckhart Tolle: Are you able to separate yourself from your ego and observe your thoughts?

While I completely understand the concept on an intellectual level, actually doing it is obviously a different thing altogether. I usually catch myself observing the thought process after the thought or action has already happened. I’ve had a few instances of pure consciousness, but the moments are fleeting and I find myself thinking, “Oh, I’m aware!” and then it’s over.

I’m just really interested to find out if anyone has been able to do this or not?