10% Happier with Dan Harris The Dharma of Instagram | Yung Pueblo
Feb 12, 2020
Yung Pueblo, a renowned meditator and writer, shares his inspiring journey from addiction and poverty to mindfulness and self-discovery. He highlights the healing power of meditation and the importance of mental health in today's digital age. Yung Pueblo discusses using social media to spread wisdom while confronting the challenges of substance abuse and familial relationships. He emphasizes the transformative effects of letting go and embracing change, advocating for kindness and connection in the pursuit of personal growth.
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Yung Pueblo's Rock Bottom
- Yung Pueblo's journey to meditation began with a near-death experience from drug and alcohol abuse at 23.
- This wake-up call prompted him to quit hard drugs and seek healthier habits.
Yung Pueblo's Childhood
- Yung Pueblo grew up in poverty in Boston after immigrating from Ecuador with his family.
- His parents worked hard, his mother cleaning houses and his father working in a supermarket.
The First Retreat
- After hitting rock bottom, Yung Pueblo started exercising and eating healthier.
- Inspired by a friend's experience, he attended his first 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat.
