I spent years in school immersed in the study of how our minds, bodies, and spirits connect. Rather than letting my writings sit in a folder, I’ve taken my essays on transpersonal psychology, psychophysiology, and neurofeedback and turned them into these blog posts.
This is my academic journey shared one reflection at a time. Bridging the gap between rigorous study and the personal insights that make sense of the human experience.
Is the happiness from eating a great meal the same as the happiness from learning a new skill? I always felt a difference, but was surprised by what the research says. This is a personal reflection on the two types of happiness—pleasure and purpose—and why we ultimately need both to thrive.