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Hello, Higher Self
An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World
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Insecurities, inadequacies, self-doubt; we all have them, and never more so than in this age of media saturation and technical voyeurism. Enter Bunny Michael, an interdisciplinary artist whose work picks up where Alex Elle, Brené Brown, and Julia Cameron leave off.
Bunny knows what it is firsthand to be an outsider: from trying to find their footing in an art world dictated by social media followers, to coming to terms with their queer identity, to dealing with the societal traumas they've inherited as a person of color in a society that privileges whiteness. It was at a real low point that Bunny first got in touch with their higher self—and ever since has been helping their followers do the same through their art and inspiring Instagram presence.
Building from Bunny's viral memes, Hello Higher Self Is a self-care manifesto, calling on readers to radically shift their perspectives from the Learned Hierarchal Beliefs (LHBs) we've all internalized to the self-acceptance we were born into, aka our Higher Selves. This book shines a light into eighteen areas of life where LHBs often lurk—from creativity, to work, to relationships, to race, to sexual pleasure. Bunny's mix of meditative advice, written exercises, and personal examples make for a jaw-dropping read.
"Hello Higher Self offers the dose of radical self-compassion we all need and serves as a potent reminder that we are enough. Bunny Michael offers us a powerful invitation to dismantle the harmful beliefs society imposes on us and embrace our true and lasting worth. This is a must read."—Yung Pueblo, New York Times bestselling author of Inward, Clarity & Connection, and The Way Forward
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781668635353
- File size: 291805 KB
- Duration: 10:07:55
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Languages
- English
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June 1, 2024
Bunny Michael, host of the OX Higher Self podcast, knows what it means to be an outsider. Growing up queer and nonbinary in a Mexican/Samoan family in Texas, they were forced to confront both racism and gender prejudice. The answer, according to Michael, is to view the world through your "Higher Self," where you're not only enough, but everyone else can be accepted for who they are. Our lives are filled with "Learned Hierarchical Beliefs" (LHBs). These beliefs tell us what we need to be, feel, and achieve to be successful. The author aims to provide "revolutionary and practical tools for staying connected to your 'Higher Self' daily"" in this carefully structured book. For each of the 18 topics (including family, friendship, body image, sex, spirituality, and self-care), the author shares a personal story, offers "Higher Self" insights, lists affirmations, and suggests journal prompts. Michael speaks frankly about their own struggles, particularly with their sexuality, but the message throughout is positive, accepting, and life-affirming. Readers searching for their own answers will be guided by the author's keen insights.COPYRIGHT(2024) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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