Finding Balance: Yung Pueblo on Self-Healing and Living in the Present
If your self-love is real, it has to open the door to unconditional love to all beings, because the two are just so deeply intertwined.
Feeling weighed down by the past? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', Eric Zimmer chats with Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo, a meditator and New York Times bestselling author. With over 2.7 million followers on social media, Yung Pueblo is a beacon for those seeking self-healing and healthier relationships. His latest book, *Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future*, serves as the backbone of their conversation.
Yung Pueblo opens up about his childhood struggles with anxiety and sadness, and the pivotal moment that led him to turn his life around. He shares how his journey through meditation and self-awareness helped him break free from negative patterns and embrace the present moment. Drawing from Buddhist teachings and the famous parable of the two wolves, he illustrates how our thoughts can either uplift or drag us down.
One standout theme in this episode is the concept of 'emotional flu', which encourages us to care for our low moods without making a big fuss. Yung Pueblo also delves into the process of unlearning - letting go of accumulated negative emotions and habits to achieve a lighter state of being. The discussion touches on tools like the enneagram and archetypes for self-understanding, while cautioning against over-reliance on them.
Listeners will find practical advice on embracing acceptance, being present with emotions, and fostering self-love. Yung Pueblo's insights offer a roadmap to living a more balanced and present life. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that could help you shed emotional baggage and find inner peace.