Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future

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In Lighter, yung pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature. Perez's testimony of progress from drug abuse to peace through Vipassana meditation demonstrates that he 'walks the talk' and serves as an inspiring example.

through writing and speaking, he aims to support the healing of the individual, realizing that when we release our personal burdens, we contribute to a global peace. those who are truly powerful do not harm themselves or others; instead, they use their energy to enrich all they know with love. Through our 'attachments', we jeopardise that potential because we attempt to control reality, meaning we never live in the present by constantly imagining what is missing or how we wish things to be. Found so much resonance as I read, especially the first few chapters on letting go, relationship and friendship. When that first emotional spike occurs, use the knowledge that this emotion is a reaction based on past experiences to pause, take a breath, and give yourself the space to ride the wave of the emotion.Seven: you can now hear the voice of your own intuition and you find that it’s guiding you in a positive direction. Through writing and speaking he aims to support the healing of the individual, realizing that when we release our personal burdens, we contribute to a global peace. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “An empathetic and wise book that will guide you on a journey toward a deeper understanding of self.

As I began reading, I also began treating this book as a special treat to indulge in after work or on the weekends, which was shocking as I had barely carved out time to read in the past. As we collectively move into the future, it’s important to reflect on our individual roles in this great big story of humanity. Once the initial feeling dies down, use that space to think more objectively about what’s happening. Ultimately, to become 'lighter', we need to practice long-term self-awareness and self-reflection by examining our inner narratives and how our own thinking effects our emotions. His passages on 'Radical Honesty' are relatable, which he affirms as the root from which all self-awareness grows.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER •“An empathetic and wise book that will guide you on a journey toward a deeper understanding of self. The book didn’t give me too much that I didn’t already know, but it was great to see a lot of what I feel like I had picked up over the years consolidated on one book. From poet, meditator, and speaker Yung Pueblo, comes a collection of poetry and prose that explores the movement from self-love to unconditional love, the power of letting go, and the wisdom that comes when we truly try to know ourselves.