{"product_id":"lyrical-dharma-hip-hop-as-mindfulness-paperback","title":"Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBorn I\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOfosu Jones-Quartey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 New Release in Black \u0026amp; African American Poetry and Rap Music \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"It is hard to express how important I feel this book is.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Alice Walker, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Color Purple\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it's okay to be exactly who you are. You are enough.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Born I \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReading like a book of poetry with accompanying commentary, \u003ci\u003eLyrical Dharma \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the lyrics and life experience of Born I, conscious hip-hop rapper and meditation teacher. Born I's journey of self-expression from a façade of bravado and materialism to a raw sharing of joy, failure, anxiety, and insight inspires and uplifts. The book offers: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe stories and insights behind the lyrics of Born I's most powerful and popular songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea beautifully designed package studded with photos and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean authentic expression of Zen insight and mindfulness practice married to creative expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea testament to the power of music and mindfulness to foster well-being, joy, and empowerment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn I's core message--\"you are enough\" rings through these pages, encouraging readers to embrace their imperfections and celebrate themselves just as they are, in the here and now.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfosu Jones-Quartey (Born I) is a meditation teacher, author, and musician dedicated to sharing mindfulness, hip-hop, and self-compassion--his live events are a hip-hop and meditation experience. Ofosu leads meditation classes and retreats nationwide, having taught and led retreats at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, The Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, Brooklyn Zen Center, Cleveland Insight, and Inward Bound Mindfulness, among others. Ofosu has also worked with schools and has co-written a mindfulness-based suicide prevention curriculum for teenagers as well as the children's books \u003ci\u003eYou Are Enough\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLove Your Joyful Self\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51885090504992,"sku":"9780984627165","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/Qt3mfYMcDY9780984627165.webp?v=1781888277","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lyrical-dharma-hip-hop-as-mindfulness-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}