"yung pueblo teaches how to heal with compassion as the driving force. Lighter is an empathetic and wise book that will guide you on a journey toward a deeper understanding of self and help you make impactful changes within and in the world. yung pueblo created a core curriculum on how to heal despite your experi­ences with suffering."--Nedra Glover Tawwab, LCSW, New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace

"A beautiful encouragement for tending your own heart: for learning and healing, for finding well-being, and being part of the solution for all you care about."--Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

"To learn of yung pueblo's beginnings in this intimate book is a gift. Lighter helps us understand the daily ways in which his deep­ening practice has impacted an entire generation of seekers. His words leave an indelible mark--his struggle with self-abandon­ment and his personal process of compassionate self-connection have quietly inspired millions of us. yung pueblo's humble, po­tent teachings help us prioritize our emotional maturity in the face of constant change, a vital understanding in these turbulent times."--Elena Brower, bestselling author of Practice You, Being You, and Art of Attention

"yung pueblo offers insight into daily practices and choices that can remove the burdens of habitual reaction to reveal the free­dom of wise reflection. In Lighter, we see that knowing the mind can transform a person, and also transform society."--David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation

"Lighter is the story of one man and of all of us as we seek to be­coming lighter, to walk through our lives freely, unencumbered by the weight of the past or the future. It is as inspirational as it is a practical guide."--Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Pegan Diet

"A rare and insightful journey into the author's own healing jour­ney will inspire you to let go of the past and find a lighter path forward. As always, yung pueblo speaks truth in such an eloquent way. This book is a true gem."--Sheleana Aiyana, author of Becoming the One

"Facing a pivotal moment, yung pueblo turned inward and learned that through investigation he could build a new way to think and live. He learned that true love of self is possible. Lighter shares his journey in a way that will touch you deeply, as he offers hope that peace is possible for ourselves and the world."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness