Discover the Sacredness in Everyday Life

 

 


Inspired by Learning to Feel, Second Edition: One Man’s Path of Reconnecting to the Heart of Emotions


There are moments in life that seem ordinary—sipping morning coffee, folding laundry, sitting in traffic. But beneath the routine hum of our days lies something more profound: the invitation to feel. Not to analyze or explain, but to be present. To feel fully. To notice the sacredness of simply being alive.

For many of us, especially those trained to think, evaluate, or fix, emotions can become background noise—managed, categorized, or pushed aside. This was the case for the author of Learning to Feel, a man who knew emotions from the outside but had grown distant from the living experience of them. His story is not just about reconnecting with his own feelings—it’s about learning to see everyday life through the lens of the heart.

This second edition of Learning to Feel adds depth and reflection to an already powerful journey. With chapter-end questions and updated insights, it becomes more than a memoir—it becomes a guide. One that doesn’t promise quick fixes, but instead invites you to slow down and recognize the beauty in what’s already here: the warmth of connection, the ache of loss, the quiet joy of being seen.

Feeling doesn’t require a grand gesture. Sometimes it begins with noticing the softness of your cat’s fur, the scent of rain on pavement, or the way your chest tightens when you hear a certain song. In those moments, life reveals its sacredness—not because everything is perfect, but because everything is real.

Learning to Feel reminds us that feeling is not a detour from life—it is life. And when we embrace that truth, even the smallest moments take on new meaning.


If you’ve ever felt disconnected, numb, or just too “in your head,” this book may be the quiet nudge you’ve been waiting for. Let it walk with you as you rediscover the heart of your own emotional world—and the sacredness that lives in the everyday.


Book description: 

Learning to Feel, Second Edition: One Man’s Path of Reconnecting to the Heart of Emotions

Understanding emotions isn’t the same as feeling them. For one man—trained in psychology and fluent in the theory of human behavior—the real challenge began when he realized he had become emotionally disconnected from his own life.

Learning to Feel is a deeply personal memoir of emotional awakening, where the author peels back the intellectual layers that once masked his true feelings. What unfolds is a powerful journey through the stuck places we all carry—toward vulnerability, healing, and the full experience of what it means to feel.

This second edition features updated insights and chapter-end reflection questions, making it both a guide and a companion for others ready to explore their own emotional landscapes. With honesty, clarity, and compassion, the book offers trail markers for anyone seeking to reconnect with the heart of emotions—whether for healing, growth, or simply to feel more alive.


Keywords for SEO: emotional healing, emotional intelligence, reconnecting with emotions, psychology and emotions, emotional numbness, men and emotions, self-discovery, personal growth, feeling vs. thinking, emotional well-being, reflective memoir, emotional transformation.


AWARDS (FIRST EDITION)
Independent Press Distinguished Favorite Award
Literary Titan gold award






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