Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss Summary
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Discover your divine purpose through archetypal psychology in Caroline Myss's bestseller that captivated 16,000+ readers. Featured on Oprah, this transformative guide spawned professional certification programs and study groups nationwide. What hidden contract awaits your spiritual awakening?
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The Soul's Blueprint: Discovering Your Life's Purpose
Have you ever felt that inexplicable pull toward certain people or paths-as if some invisible hand was guiding your journey? Caroline Myss's "Sacred Contracts" explores this profound sense of purpose woven into our existence. Drawing from diverse spiritual traditions, Jungian psychology, and her intuitive practice, Myss introduces a revolutionary framework: before birth, we co-create with divine guidance a comprehensive life plan-a Sacred Contract-that includes agreements to meet specific people, visit certain places, and experience particular challenges. These aren't random occurrences but carefully orchestrated opportunities for spiritual growth. Think about the most significant relationships in your life-parents, mentors, even adversaries. According to Myss, these connections exist because you made agreements to support each other's development. Even brief encounters can profoundly impact our journey-the stranger who offers unexpected wisdom, or the competitor who pushes us to excel. Your greatest power lies in choice-how you respond to betrayal, loss, or conflict determines whether you transcend through forgiveness or remain trapped in resentment.
Archetypes: Your Spiritual DNA
The Five Stages of Spiritual Awakening
Chakras: The Spiritual Nervous System
The Archetypal Wheel: Your Soul's Map
Healing Through Archetypal Awareness
Living Your Sacred Contract
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From Columbia University alumni built in 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."
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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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"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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