Listening to someone's life story sometimes makes you wonder, 'Is this really the life of one person?' This was the case with author Yoon Yu-ri, who started as a flight attendant for Asiana Airlines and British Airways, obtained qualifications as a lawyer, accountant, and tax advisor in the UK, and became an equity partner at the large law firm Brabners. His journey, carving out his own path in the most fierce and complex areas of capitalism such as international taxation, corporate structure, real estate, and M&A, cannot simply be explained by the word 'effort.'
The venue for the 'Abundance Code' book concert held on January 13 was filled to capacity with no empty seats. From young professionals who returned from the UK without settling down to university professors in their 50s wanting to apply meditation to their lives, people from various backgrounds gathered to hear the author's story in person.
Insecurities and Anxieties Hidden Behind Success, and the Encounter with Meditation
The book concert was hosted by author Kang Min-ji, known for her book 'Meditation Hotspot.' Yoon Yu-ri candidly revealed his fatal flaws during the concert. "The Abundance Code is neither a success story nor the law of attraction," he began. He described the book as a record of a woman who achieved everything she desired and reached the point of success as defined by others, yet felt anxious every day upon waking, and her journey to find her true self through meditation.
He confessed that the process of obtaining numerous professional qualifications, which are hard to achieve, and becoming a partner at a UK law firm was not in pursuit of social success. Rather, he stated that the entire process was a desperate struggle to overcome his insecurities and low self-esteem. On that day, he openly shared the process of fundamentally changing his inner state to create a completely new life.
The Power of Practicing Meditation in Daily Life
For Yoon Yu-ri, meditation goes beyond simple healing or mindfulness. He utilized meditation as a powerful self-growth system to design his career and life direction. He mentioned overcoming tremendous tension and fear before the partner interview at a large law firm through meditation. By confidently explaining the value he could contribute to the company, rather than being a passive interviewee, he was able to rise to the partner position, surpassing many graduates from prestigious universities, with meditation being at the center of it.
Additionally, he stated that before entering meetings every day, he imagines successfully concluding the meeting through meditation. He shared his unique know-how of navigating the tense moments that come up in daily life through meditation throughout the book concert.
A Time of Unity Through Shared Breathing
The book concert also had a rich Q&A session. The panel filled with post-it notes of questions that participants had written in advance was packed. In the latter part of the concert, Yoon Yu-ri also led a meditation session with the participants, where they experienced the entire process of relaxing their bodies and entering meditation together. At the moment when their energies resonated through meditation, a warm energy flowed through the venue.
A Must-Read for Those Who Want to Find Themselves
Through this book concert, many participants gained new insights into meditation. They confirmed that meditation is not just a tool for reducing stress, but a powerful practical system that allows one to proactively design their life and experience true abundance.
Yoon Yu-ri's philosophy that "I am created not by my environment, but by my choices" is a practical meditation system proven through 20 years of experience as a lawyer in the UK. For those curious about who they are, what they want, and how to achieve it, 'Abundance Code' presents a concrete and actionable path. It is a book I would recommend to anyone who wants to grow into a better version of themselves.