You Belong

A Call for Connection

By: Sebene Selassie

Narrated by: Sebene Selassie

Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

"A powerful work of spirituality and anti-racism." (Publishers Weekly)

"If you read one book in 2020, make it this one." (Tricycle)

From much-admired meditation expert Sebene Selassie, You Belong is a call to action, exploring our tangled relationship with belonging, connection, and each other

You are not separate. You never were. You never will be.We are not separate from each other. But we don’t always believe it, and we certainly don’t always practice it. In fact, we often practice the opposite - disconnection and domination. From unconscious bias to “cancel culture”, denial of our inherent interconnection limits our own freedom.

In You Belong, much-admired meditation expert Sebene Selassie reveals that accepting our belonging is the key to facing the many challenges currently impacting our world. Using ancient philosophy, multidisciplinary research, exquisite storytelling, and razor-sharp wit, Selassie leads us in an exploration of all the ways we separate (and thus suffer) and offers a map back to belonging. To belong is to experience joy in any moment: to feel pleasure, dance in public, accept death, forgive what seems unforgivable, and extend kindness to yourself and others. To belong is also to acknowledge injustice, reckon with history, and face our own shadows.

Full of practical advice and profound revelations, You Belong makes a winning case for resisting the forces that demand separation and reclaiming the connection - and belonging - that have been ours all along.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Sebene Selassie (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

Amazing book!

This book bring many different world philosophies to help me understand that we belong is so much bigger then just you and I. This book has helped me feel more confident and hearing Sebene life make’s me feel like I am not alone. I hope to meet Sebene one day to thank her!

WOW

I am mesmerized by this book and author. I’m embarrassed that all I can say is wow, Because she speaks so eloquently. I resonate with her oneness with all our relations and forgive me if I’m wrong but the philosophy of we are no greater than or less than each other, we are one with all our relations. I follow A Corse In Miracles, but have listened and looked into many different authors, spiritual practices, and religions. I am so grateful for her knowledge and wisdom that she shares with us about many different indigenous beliefs, history, and correlations. I am only three hours into this incredible audiobook. I believe I may also purchase a hardcopy because it is so valuable and in-depth. WOW and as Wayne Dyer says. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

You Belong

Serene Selassie writes writes words that speak to my heart. She speaks a truth that made me cry, laugh and feel all the feelings. I wish this book could be given to every single person the world over because I think that Sebene’s words — the way she speaks these words — have the power to open our hearts and LIVE differently! LOVE differently! I listened and now I am reading her book and plan to gift it to everyone foe their birthday! Thank you, Sebene! You have changed my life. Peace.

A truth that too easily escapes us.

Remembering the connection is not always easy. You Belong reminds us in so many ways, tells us why it’s important to keep in mind, and gives tips that jog our memories and help strengthen connections. Ms. Selassie’s honesty and exposing of her vulnerability are refreshing. So much to think about.

you probably need to listen to this.

Beautiful book. holds complex ideas with a spacious and inviting ease. wonderful to hear the author share her story and her wisdom.

I loved every minute!

I longed to belong and now I do! I can’t thank you enough Sebene. I conspire to help others realize that they too already belong. You have made the most compassionate and believable case for embodiment and mindfulness and woven the threads of life together so beautifully. I was deeply moved throughout and wept at the last sentence. Brilliant!

Love her, her voice, her message

Calming, yet brutal truth about what we can all do to connect and belong to ourselves, nature, and each other. Thank you Sebene! Love learning your back stories. Please keep writing!

Right words at the right time

As a yoga student and teacher this book was incredibly inspiring. I have taken so many notes and quotes that I will weave into my classes and personal practice. Thank you for your words and wisdom. This book will no doubt change the way I live my life.

Worthwhile & enjoyable

Thoughtful, personal & meaningful from beginning to end. Moments of joy & sorrow with truths that can be hard to hear, but definitely worthwhile & enjoyable.

Thoughtful read by a thought leader

Thank you for this great presentation of your thoughts. I will be listening to it a few more times. Namaste 🙏🏻