To Be

'To be’ embodies a powerful affirmation of existence and self-awareness. It signifies a state of being and presence in the moment—an acknowledgment of one’s existence and identity, a profound declaration of self-realization and consciousness.

Additionally, ‘to be’ resonates with the belief in destiny and serendipity, often appearing in the phrase ‘meant to be,’ highlighting the conviction that certain events and connections are preordained, imbued with purpose and significance.

‘To be’ is also a common expression at weddings, where it pledges commitment, love, and loyalty between two people who choose to share their lives together

The affirmation is also invoked in wishes, symbolizing hope and infinity.

’To be’ is a copula, a word used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (a subject complement).

To Be may also refer to:

To Be (album), a 1997 album by Karen Mok
To Be (short film), a 1990 short animation film by John Weldon
"To Be" (song), a 1999 song by Ayumi Hamasaki
"To Be", a song by Blue October from their 2013 album Sway

See also