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

Just wrapped up reading Lighter by Yung Pueblo (a pen name for Diego Perez). What I love about Yung Pueblo having bought and devoured his first two collections of poetry and prose on the same themes--he's got this way of using easy-to-grasp language to discuss deep ideas and concepts. He likens our desires and aversions to stones damming up a river, trapping us in a loop of stress, controlling tendencies, and constant pleasure hunting. His writing and metaphors are poetic but without using language that can be verbose or alienating (something I probably could learn from).His main point is about really looking at our own minds, without judgment. He suggests that when we give ourselves the space to observe without prejudice, that's things start to shift and true healing takes place. It's like that blocked-up river finally gets to flow freely again, washing us over with love, wisdom, and a sense of transformation. What I particularly like about his work is that he emphasizes that the individual tools we use on our healing journey will be dependent on what works for us individually. Not kinda one size fits all approach that I've found in other books on the same topic.This is a book for those that are willing to devle inward and reflect on their own relationship with the parts of their life that are causing suffering. I especially love the reflection questions in each section.That said, for those who've been through a few rounds in the personal development arena, this might feel like familiar territory. His advice feels somewhat therapist-like, with a dash of Eastern philosophy. That's not a bad thing – especially if you're just starting your journey of personal growth. But for those well-versed in this area looking for something fresh, you might need to keep searching.Despite his not being new territory for me, I still very much enjoyed his writing and approach, especially his emphasis on how focusing on our individual healing creates ripples outward that can change the world.

Yung Pueblo's books, young people, are aimed at those who have begun their journey of personal transformation, they are a manual for heroes who have decided to embark on their healing journey, the search for their true identity through self-knowledge.In my case, the book has allowed me to understand what stage of the process I am in, it has shown me to accept that the path of transformation is a daily commitment and that once started it has no end.

Such a great self help book. I resonated with a lot of it and felt like there was a lot of great points made throughout. Some examples others may not be able to relate to necessarily but I think it’s good to help gain perspective from someone who struggled with other things that lead to feeling the same way you do.

Lighter compared to other 2 books of author is more practical because author takes us through personal experiences which are very relatable

Recommended for everyone in the world to get ...Do your self that favor and get the book u won't regret it

I own all of Yung Pueblo's books and also enjoy all of them. If you appreciate Yung Pueblo's perspective this will be a good read for you.

Great read, good strategies and reminders for how to live in health relationships and how to move on from difficult situations

Changed the way I think and how I feel.

I am going through very similar circumstances as “Yung Pueblo” but different circumstances. Almost everything I have read in his emails and have read in “Lighter” has thus far hit the mark. BULLSEYESome days the emails are bang on to what I am experiencing or am working through. I often wonder if it is guidance or reassurance when I need it the most.

I bought this originally on audible and loved it so much, I had to get the hard copy. It’s completely changed my mindset and attitude to life. Has been my slice of therapy and honestly made me feel so much happier and seriously “lighter”! One that I go back time after time! Listen everyday to this book whilst walking and always feel like I’ve had a therapy session after. Brilliant brilliant brilliant!

It’s a great light work to start with once u r on the journey of looking inside n be curious about self . It’s gives a very clear perspective of how n why this work is needed n helpful n how to do it while self awareness is the biggest gift one can give oneself to live a peace ful and healed life in the world as a mature and responsible adult

Great book. I won't blow it out of proportion but this book has helped me in a time of need....

I stumbled upon Lighter right as I was going through the darkest part of a difficult separation and my ego was thrashing me. This book miraculously showed up in my life and helped me immensely and profoundly, I even found a local Vipassana course that I’m going to do thanks to YP. I couldn’t recommend it more.