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Workshop #4
Breaking Free from the Ego:
Pathways to Inner Peace
 
10 Weeks,3 Days /week TBD, 1.5 hrs., live virtual, also recorded for anytime viewing

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Lean from Ancient Eastern Buddhist & Sufi Wisdom,  Thrive Beyond Limitations

🧠 Escape the Ego Trap – Recognize how the mind’s ego creates limitations through fear, attachment, and false identity.

🕉️ Embrace Ancient Wisdom – Learn timeless teachings from Eastern mystic masters to cultivate clarity, peace, and self-awareness.

🌿 Live with Purpose – Shift from ego-driven reactions to a life of balance, mindfulness, and true fulfillment.

🚀 Thrive Beyond Limitations – Break free from self-imposed barriers and step into your highest potential.

Description

What if the secrets to a fulfilling, peaceful, and empowered life were already discovered centuries ago? In this transformative course, we bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern mindset strategies, learning from two of history’s greatest thinkers—Buddha and Rumi—while integrating insights from today’s leading thought leaders to apply these teachings in a rapidly changing world.

Buddha taught that the mind shapes reality. He showed us how mindfulness, self-awareness, and non-attachment can free us from suffering and lead to lasting inner peace. Meanwhile, Rumi, the great Sufi poet and Islamic mystic, urged us to go beyond the limits of the rational mind—embracing love, intuition, and surrender to experience true wisdom.

To make these teachings even more actionable, we will also draw on modern astrophysicists, psychological, and mindfulness experts who provide up-to-date strategies for embodying Buddha and Rumi’s wisdom in our daily lives.

Together, we will explore:
✅ How to master your thoughts and emotions through Buddhist principles like mindfulness, non-attachment, and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism.
✅ Rumi’s mystical insights on freeing the mind (Islamic Mystic), silencing inner chaos, and embracing divine love.
✅ Practical, science-backed strategies from modern thought leaders to integrate these teachings into everyday life for greater clarity, balance, and joy.

By the end of this journey, you will not only understand these profound teachings—you will embody them, transforming the way you think, feel, and live.

Are you ready to unlock the power of ancient wisdom and cultivate a modern mindset for a better life? Join us!

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Required Apps

& Downloads 

Additional Cost
Links Provided at Enrollment

1. Hypnotherapy, by world renowned Marissa Peer individual choice of downloads $39 ea. Private live hypnotherapist option $$$.

 

Free

1. Podcast Star Talk, bringing the universe down to Earth: w/ astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson
  •  Research​

Optional but Recommended

  • Many YouTube podcasts by topical thought leaders. (Recommend YouTube Premium for 7.99/month to watch without commercials.) Free with commercials

Required Texts

Available in Audible, Kindle, or Hard Copy
Additional Cost
Links Provided at Enrollment
Approximately $15 ea. new
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Workshop Topics

Body

  • Continue to practice previous mindful exercises from “The Essentials” in Workshops 1-3 on videos and apps

Mind

 Understand the science of reality, the Earth, and the Universe

Learn how to master our thoughts and emotions through Buddhist principles like mindfulness and non-attachment.

Apply modern, science-backed strategies to integrate these teachings into our daily lives for greater clarity, balance, and joy.

 

Spirit
Discover Rumi’s poetic insights on freeing the mind, silencing inner chaos, and embracing divine love.
 

  • Hypnotherapy for removal of limiting beliefs replaced by empowering beliefs

  • Personal Diary Writing/Gratitude Journaling

Apps, downloads, and texts subject to change.
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$$$ = High cost option
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Note from the founder: Dr. Kim Byrd-Rider

Welcome to Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Mind: Buddha, Rumi, and the Path to Inner Freedom!

Have you ever wondered if the key to a more peaceful, fulfilling, and empowered life was discovered centuries ago? In this course, we will explore the timeless wisdom of Buddha and Rumi, bridging their profound teachings with modern psychology and mindfulness practices to help you navigate today’s fast-paced world.

Buddha taught that our minds shape reality, and through mindfulness, self-awareness, and non-attachment, we can free ourselves from suffering and cultivate inner peace. Rumi, the great Sufi poet and mystic, encouraged us to move beyond logic, embracing love, intuition, and surrender to access deeper wisdom.

By the end of this course, you won’t just understand these ideas—you will embody them, transforming the way you think, feel, and experience life.

Looking forward to embarking on this journey together!

Warmly,

Dr. Kim Byrd-Rider

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