Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore Summary
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In "Care of the Soul," Thomas Moore challenges modern psychology by reviving ancient wisdom for spiritual healing. This #1 New York Times bestseller spent nearly a year on the charts, offering a radical idea: what if depression isn't a problem to solve, but an opportunity for growth?
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The Soul's Quiet Revolution: Embracing Life's Messiness
In a world obsessed with quick fixes and self-improvement, Thomas Moore offers a radical alternative: what if our emotional struggles aren't problems to solve, but invitations to depth and meaning? Drawing from his background as a former monk and psychotherapist, Moore challenges us to stop trying to "cure" our lives and instead care for our souls through everyday details - our homes, schedules, even the clothes we wear. Unlike conventional therapy that aims to eliminate problems, soul care involves observing and honoring whatever wanders in our psychic fields, much like a shepherd tends sheep. This approach recognizes that the soul isn't a thing but a quality - depth, value, heart, personal substance - that connects to the world's soul through nature and culture. When we rush to cure our symptoms, we miss their profound messages. Even painful conditions like depression or addiction reveal the soul's expression, asking not for elimination but for understanding. The paradox? Our forceful pursuit of change often prevents deeper transformation.
The Mythic Dimensions of Family and Self-Knowledge
Love's Necessary Sadness and Creative Alchemy
Depression's Gift and The Body's Wisdom
Recovering Sacred Imagination in a Technological World
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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