The Naked Now by Richard Rohr Summary
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In "The Naked Now," Richard Rohr invites you to see beyond dualistic thinking. This accessible spiritual classic, with its bite-sized chapters perfect for daily reflection, has transformed contemplative practice across faith traditions. What if mystical vision isn't just for saints - but your birthright?
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Seeing Beyond the Either/Or: The Contemplative Revolution
Imagine standing at a crossroads where two paths diverge-one labeled "religious certainty" and the other "skeptical doubt." What if there was a third path, hidden but accessible, that transcends this false choice? This is the invitation of "The Naked Now." Unlike typical spiritual guides that tell you what to believe, this book teaches you how to see-offering a perceptual shift that moves beyond the polarized thinking dividing our world. The contemplative mind sees past either/or thinking into both/and reality where transformation becomes possible. The divine presence isn't something to achieve through spiritual techniques or religious performance-it's already here, waiting to be recognized, as immediate as your next breath and as intimate as your own consciousness.
The Divine Indwelling: The Gift Already Given
The Name That Cannot Be Spoken
The Three Ways of Seeing
Beyond Binary Thinking
The One Thing Necessary
Transformed People Transform People
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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. 🙌"
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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