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Sit Down to Rise UpBy: Shelly Tygielski
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How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World
Endorsements
“[Shelly Tygielski] is saving people’s lives . . . and giving them hope.”
“A bid for awe over anger.”
“[Shelly Tygielski] is like a superhero whose special superpower is her heart.”
“Shelly has proved that one person can bring awe into the life of another, that we can all make a difference, and that asking for help is incredibly brave.”
“Shelly’s story and her ability to take action will show people how much power they really have. Sit Down to Rise Up is for anyone who is ready to heal themselves and help heal the world.”
“Kindness can be contagious and [Shelly] proved that.”
“The writing is friendly and warm, brimming with energy, imagery, and positivity — and there’s nothing fluffy about it. Indeed, this advice stands to be life-changing.”
“Shelly Tygielski is the real deal, a force of nature.”
“A road map . . . to what it means to give and receive love.”
“Shelly is one of the great mindfulness teachers of our time, a captivating storyteller, and the epitome of what it means to authentically live a heart-based life.”
“This work of heart will change your life as it provides us all with a practical guide to transforming our selves from the inside out to create more collaboration and well-being in our shared world.”
“Through Shelly, we’re reminded that our weary hearts are more than strong enough to love the world as we love ourselves.”
“This is a do-not-miss book for anyone skeptical of the idea of self-care. It will inspire you to show up in ways big and small.”
“Shelly is making mindfulness and self-care more accessible to everyone but specifically for individuals who have experienced trauma. In Sit Down to Rise Up, she makes the important argument that the inner journey for each person must be connected to our actions and words in the outer world for true well-being to emerge.”
“In this remarkable new book, Shelly illuminates the ways in which love has become her primary motivation, her guiding principle, and a unifying theme for her revolutionary work as a teacher, writer, and activist. . . . Her book is a gift to its readers and to those they will touch.”
“From the very first page, Shelly’s stories blow you away. . . . If the entire world read this book, we would solve all of our problems, fast. Of all the many mindful voices in the world, Shelly’s is one we should be listening to.”
“A must-read for anyone interested in living a life of meaning, purpose, and service.”
“Shelly has the extraordinary ability to turn confusing, frustrating, even demoralizing moments into opportunities for connection and love. Here she teaches us how to do the same. This book draws on her rare combination of wisdom, warmth, and an extraordinarily practical mind.”
“This book, and Shelly’s story, deeply inspired me in the way few self-help books do. Yes, self-care is at its heart, but Sit Down to Rise Up transcends our culture’s common focus on individual wellness, demonstrating the greater power and purpose in applying these principles to communal care. In doing so, it helps to answer life’s central question of ‘what are we here for, anyway?’ ”
“[This] book is all about how to respond to stress in a way that stimulates growth.”
“[Shelly] shares what she learned with others so that we can unpack the deep spaces and places in our own minds.”
“Shelly Tygielski writes her first book . . . for all Americans to understand why self-care isn’t self-centered, but truly a selfless act.”
“Although it would be difficult for most people to recall a year more harrowing and fraught with uncertainty than 2020, there were still some bright spots, thanks to women who decided to press ahead and bring light and hope to their communities. Meet [Shelly] — who went above and beyond the call this year to inspire . . . and comfort people in need.”
“[Shelly is] a rare example of how embracing fear and using your platform can lead to big-scale, meaningful change.”
“After the Parkland shooting, Shelly Tygielski was there for my family and our community to offer support, love, and healing. Her embrace of my family and our community continues to this day. This is how she lives her life.”
“Sit Down to Rise Up helps us rediscover what we already know to be true: that long-lasting fulfillment in life is inextricably tied to community and purpose. In this book, Shelly Tygielski provides us with the grounding and agency to bring our best selves forward into a world that needs us.”
“Shelly Tygielski’s writing synthesizes deep wisdom, practical science, and direct experience. She clearly illuminates the power of caring for ourselves. The radical self-care she invites us to engage in goes beyond self-centered wellness. It is anchored in a resolve to contribute to our collective well-being.”
“I love this woman! She’s transformed my life in so many ways, and once you read this book, she will transform yours, too.”
