Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness

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"I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it's okay to be exactly who you are. You are enough."-Born I A powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness "I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it's okay to be exactly who you are. You are enough."-Born I A powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness Reading like a book of poetry with accompanying commentary, Lyrical Dharma explores the lyrics and life experience of Born I, conscious hip-hop rapper and meditation teacher. Born I's journey of self-expression from a fa ade of bravado and materialism to a raw sharing of joy, failure, anxiety, and insight inspires and uplifts. The book offers- the stories and insights behind the lyrics of Born I's most powerful and popular songs a beautifully designed package studded with photos and illustrations an authentic expression of Zen insight and mindfulness practice married to creative expression a resonant invitation to young BIPOC readers seeking a path to navigate the complexities of identity, society, and inner peace in a divided and dissonant world a testament to the power of music and mindfulness to foster well-being, joy, and empowerment Born I's core message-"you are enough" rings through these pages, allowing readers to embrace their imperfections and celebrate themselves just as they are, in the here and now.

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Meditation teacher, author, and musician Born I is an artist holding space at the intersection of hip-hop and mindfulness. Born I is an experienced meditation practitioner and certified teacher who collaborates with Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village community of Engaged Buddhism to express hip-hop as a form of mindfulness to expand the potential of both music and wellness. Born I hails from Washington, DC.