Read. Reflect. Heal. Transform
This blog is a space where I bring together the things I love most: books, research, and reflections on what it means to grow and live well. From mindfulness and spiritual practice to psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and personal effectiveness, I share insights that have shaped me and may support you on your own journey.
My hope is that each post offers not just information, but a spark of inspiration you can carry into your daily life.
Why Motivation Isn’t About Carrots and Sticks
Discover why grit, autonomy, mastery, and purpose fuel lasting motivation — and why rewards often kill creativity, performance, and growth.
Mindfulness and Depression: When Antidepressants Aren’t Enough
Discover how mindfulness can help alleviate depression. Learn about acceptance, ruminative thinking, the ABC model, and how to reduce suffering through awareness.
Flow: The Secret to Happiness and a Life of Meaning
Discover Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of Flow—a state of deep focus where challenges and skills align. Learn how it shapes happiness and quality of life.
Thinking, Fast and Slow: How Our Minds Shape Decisions
Discover key insights from Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow. Learn about System 1 and System 2 thinking, biases, overconfidence, and the two selves that shape our decisions and happiness.
Heal Yourself: How Thoughts, Beliefs, and the Brain Shape Our Reality
Discover insights from Dr. Lynne Zimmerman’s Heal Yourself. Learn how your brain, subconscious, and beliefs influence healing, memory, and personal transformation.
Living with Clarity: Lessons from Stoicism and Science
Explore how Stoic philosophy and modern science—from Seneca to brain waves—offer timeless tools for resilience, happiness, and inner freedom.
The Tao of Physics: Where Modern Science Meets Ancient Wisdom
Explore Fritjof Capra’s The Tao of Physics and discover how modern physics echoes the timeless insights of Eastern mysticism about reality, emptiness, and interconnectedness.
Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Finding Meaning in Life and Work
Alex Pattakos’ book Prisoner of Our Thoughts: Viktor Frankl’s Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work.
Denial and Human Evolution: How Ignoring Reality Made Us Smarter
Discover Ajit Varki and Danny Brower’s theory from Denial—how our unique capacity for self-deception allowed human intelligence to evolve, shaping both our brilliance and our blind spots.
22 Principles to Live By: A Guide for Strength, Peace, and Purpose
Discover 22 timeless principles to guide your life—faith, family, integrity, peace, and balance for strength, clarity, and purpose.
The Web of Life: Rethinking Mind, Science, and Connection
Explore Fritjof Capra’s The Web of Life — discover systems thinking, cognition as process, and the interconnected web that shapes life and mind.
Nutrition and Mental Health: Fueling Performance from the Inside Out
Discover how nutrition shapes mental health and performance. Learn the gut–brain connection, key nutrients, and foods to fuel focus and resilience.
Learned Optimism: How to Train Your Mind for Resilience
Discover Martin Seligman’s concept of learned optimism. Train your mind to overcome setbacks, reduce stress, and build lasting resilience.
The Self Illusion: Why Who We Think We Are Isn’t the Whole Story
Explore Bruce Hood’s The Self Illusion — discover how memory, storytelling, and culture shape identity, and why the self is more fluid than we think.