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And Then We Rise

A Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self

Common

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Question 1 of 5
What initially prompted Common to start thinking differently about his health and dietary choices?
  • A. A sudden health scare during his teenage years
  • B. The conscious lyrics of hip-hop artists like KRS-One
  • C. His mother's teachings about holistic wellness
  • D. Training for a physically demanding movie role
Question 2 of 5
According to the text, what was the deeper, long-term benefit of Common's teenage commitment to playing basketball?
  • A. It guaranteed him a professional career in sports if music failed.
  • B. It taught him the specific workout routines he still uses today.
  • C. It fostered a sense of determination and resilience.
  • D. It helped him secure his breakout role in the film Smokin' Aces.
Question 3 of 5
How does Common view the act of creativity and self-expression?
  • A. As a purely commercial endeavor to build a successful career
  • B. As a sacred engagement with the self and a divine dialogue
  • C. As a stressful process that requires strict discipline and isolation
  • D. As a trivial activity meant only for those with natural-born talent
Question 4 of 5
How does the book suggest we should approach and understand spirituality?
  • A. As a strict adherence to the religious dogma of a single tradition
  • B. As a static destination that one reaches through intense academic study
  • C. As an entirely separate practice from physical health and daily nutrition
  • D. As a dynamic process and exploration that transcends specific religious labels
Question 5 of 5
What is the overarching philosophy of self-care presented in 'And Then We Rise'?
  • A. Self-care is ultimately an expression of love for both oneself and all creation.
  • B. Self-care requires intense, professional-level physical training to be truly effective.
  • C. Self-care is primarily about escaping societal pressures to focus solely on personal wealth.
  • D. Self-care is a modern luxury that is only accessible to those with significant free time.

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And Then We Rise Summary & Overview

And Then We Rise (2024) is part guide, part memoir that explores the intersection of personal well-being and faith. Through illuminating anecdotes and candid conversations with teachers, it reveals how investing in nutrition, exercise, mental care, and spiritual connection has contributed to Common’s growth as a performer and person – and how you might harness these self-care practices, too.

Who Should Listen to And Then We Rise?

  • Fans of Common
  • Anyone looking to take their self-care practices to the next level
  • Individuals interested in the intersection of personal well-being, faith, and activism

About the Author: Common

Common is a Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning American artist. In addition to his multiple achievements as a musician and actor, he has authored two New York Times bestsellers, One Day It’ll All Make Sense and Let Love Have the Last Word – memoirs that explore his philosophies on love and life.

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