A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle Summary
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Discover why Oprah's fastest-selling book club selection sold 5 million copies and sparked 10 viral webinars. Tolle's guide to transcending ego-consciousness resonates with seekers worldwide, despite Christian criticism. What awakening awaits when you step beyond the noise of your thoughts?
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Awakening to a New Reality
Have you ever caught yourself lost in a spiral of thoughts, completely disconnected from the world around you? That constant mental chatter-criticizing, planning, worrying-isn't just background noise; it's the very thing keeping you from experiencing life fully. This mental absorption creates a veil between us and direct experience. Consider someone visiting the Grand Canyon but being so preoccupied with taking the perfect photo that they miss the raw majesty before them. This is the human condition that "A New Earth" addresses with startling clarity. The book's message resonated so powerfully that when Oprah featured it, over 35 million people participated in her online course with Tolle. Why? Because it speaks to a universal yearning for something beyond the endless thought loop we mistake for living.
The Ego: Our False Identity
Pathways to Presence
The Pain-Body: Our Emotional Inheritance
Finding Your True Purpose
Beyond Roles: Authentic Living
The Emergence of a New Earth
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"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."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"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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