How to Feel Lighter with Yung Pueblo

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Oct 4, 2022

In this engaging conversation, Yung Pueblo, a New York Times bestselling author and meditator with over 2.7 million social media followers, shares insights on self-healing and the importance of mindfulness. He discusses his book, 'Lighter,' and explores the power of compassion and self-awareness. Yung Pueblo reflects on overcoming childhood struggles and unhealthy habits through positive repetition and meditation. He emphasizes how embracing change and nurturing kindness can lead to personal growth, fostering not just individual healing but also a more compassionate society.

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ANECDOTE

Yung Pueblo's Early Life and Turning Point

Yung Pueblo's family immigrated to the US and faced poverty, increasing his anxiety and sadness.
He developed unhealthy habits, almost losing his life to drugs at 23, which became a turning point.

INSIGHT

The Past's Influence on the Present

The past is embedded in our minds and hearts, influencing our present reactions.
Initial reactions often reflect past experiences imposing on the present moment.

ADVICE

Small Victories, Big Change

Focus on small victories and repeat wholesome actions, even if they seem insignificant.
These small changes will accumulate over time and lead to significant transformation.

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Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 2.7 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves.

In this episode, Eric and Yung Pueblo discuss his latest book, Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future

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Yung Pueblo and I Discuss How to Feel Lighter and …

His book, Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future
Human Habit vs. Human Nature
What it means to live from compassion and self-awareness
The anxiety and sadness that grew in him, starting in his childhood in poverty
The life-changing moment that caused him to turn everything around
That your initial reaction is usually your past trying to work its way into your present
How he has gone about burning away the patterns that cause him misery
His motto of “if this is helping you heal yourself, do it”
Repetition in the positive sense
The impact of gambling with his life in order to avoid his emotions
What to do and not do when you find yourself in a low mood
The power of first letting whatever is happening to just be
Why it’s important to notice when a goal is slipping into a craving

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