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💙GOOD READ OF THE MONTH 💙

Sometimes growth begins by learning to trust one’s own path.

In Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse follows one man’s search for meaning, peace, and self-understanding. Recommended by our team member Daniel “Dr. Dan” Mendel, PhD, this month’s book reflects on the idea that some kinds of wisdom cannot be taught by teachers or found in doctrine. They have to be discovered through lived experience.

A story of self-discovery, healing, and inner growth, Siddhartha offers a thoughtful read for those navigating change and seeking deeper clarity.

Read along and share your thoughts with us. 📖

Not every kind of self-work leads to healing.

Sometimes what looks like personal growth is actually avoidance in a smarter outfit.

Thinking, analyzing, and understanding can help. But intellectualizing can also keep you safely distanced from pain. 💭

You might know the pattern. You might have language for the wound. You might understand exactly where it came from.

But insight isn’t the same as healing.

Healing needs space to feel, process, and gently work through what’s been carried for a long time.

This is the difference between truly doing the work and just thinking about it. 🧠