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To be

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To be

This learning plan is essential for anyone feeling disconnected from themselves or trapped by societal expectations and autopilot living. It offers a transformative journey for seekers, professionals experiencing burnout, and individuals yearning for deeper meaning and authenticity in their lives. Through mindfulness, self-inquiry, and practical integration, you'll develop the foundation for genuine presence and wholehearted living.

ByCommunity User
1 h 40 m
12 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
The Power of NowThe Miracle of MindfulnessMastering Eckhart Tolle's Power of Now12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn To be with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering To be.

What You'll Learn

  • Develop foundational mindfulness practices to anchor yourself in the present moment and break free from autopilot living
  • Explore the nature of consciousness and identity to understand your true self beyond ego and social conditioning
  • Cultivate courage and vulnerability to live authentically and break free from masks and societal expectations
  • Integrate presence and wisdom into daily life for sustained transformation
  • Master the art of acceptance and discover profound freedom through embracing impermanence and what is

Discover the transformative power of living in the present moment and develop foundational mindfulness practices that anchor you in the now.

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The Power of Now

Spiritual guide to living in the present moment

8 m
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The Miracle of Mindfulness

Practical mindfulness exercises for inner peace and self-awareness in everyday life.

8 m
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The Power of NowMindfulnessThe Worry-Free Mind
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Mastering Eckhart Tolle's Power of Now

Discover how to break free from mental chatter and live in pure present-moment awareness using Tolle's teachings, ancient mindfulness wisdom, and modern neuroscience to transform worry into lasting presence.

11 m

Explore the nature of self, consciousness, and identity to understand who you truly are beneath the surface of ego and social conditioning.

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The Book

A mind-expanding exploration of self-identity, challenging our perception of separateness and revealing our interconnectedness with the universe.

9 m
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Ego death - WikipediaWhat is Ego Death? Meaning, Symptoms, and CausesWhat Is Ego Death? - Verywell MindThe Psychedelic Explorer's Guide
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Ego Death: Losing Yourself to Find Freedom

Explore the profound psychological phenomenon where your sense of self dissolves, revealing deeper truths about consciousness and offering unexpected healing from anxiety, trauma, and life's deepest suffering.

9 m
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source 1source 2source 3The Psychology of Meaning in Life | Insights and Applications, Second
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The Meaning of Life: Psychology, Religion & Beyond

Explore humanity's biggest question through modern psychology's four pillars of meaning, world religions, secular philosophy, and how different cultures and professions find purpose and significance.

7 m

Learn to embrace your true self, cultivate the courage to be vulnerable, and break free from masks and societal expectations to live wholeheartedly.

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The Power Of Vulnerability

Embrace vulnerability as a source of courage, creativity and connection to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.

6 m
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A Way of Being

Authentic presence: the revolutionary path to unlocking human potential.

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Best SelfA Psychologist's Guide To: Being Your Authentic Self - OpenUpHow to Live With Authenticity and Be Your Truest Self - Verywell MindOn Becoming a Person
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Uncover Your Authentic Self: A Journey Within

Discover practical steps to align your inner truth with how you show up in the world. Learn to break through masks, overcome limiting beliefs, and live authentically in relationships and daily life.

9 m

Deepen your practice of presence, integrate wisdom into daily life, and discover the profound freedom that comes from accepting impermanence and embracing what is.

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The Wisdom of Insecurity

Embrace the present, find fulfillment in impermanence and insecurity.

9 m
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Be Here Now

A spiritual guide to mindfulness and living in the present moment.

8 m
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Wabi SabiSymbiosis of Wabi-Sabi and Zen Buddhism Syncing Art, Lifestyle, andWabi-Sabi - The Zen of Things. On Buddhism and BeautyThoughts Without a Thinker
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Wabi Sabi, Tonglen & Fractured Wholeness

Discover how Japanese wabi sabi, Buddhist tonglen practice, and kintsugi wisdom reveal that true wholeness includes our broken parts. Learn to breathe with suffering and find beauty in imperfection.

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