I’m Doug,

From a young age, I have been curious about life’s fundamental questions. This curiosity led me through the physical sciences and to a master’s degree in Theology. Throughout this journey, I also discovered meditation as a different way of knowing. Since 1996, I’ve dedicated myself to teaching, continuously exploring the nature of life and existence.

This book and online course are the culmination of my 25+ years of experience, combining empirical scientific insights, timeless spiritual wisdom, and honed meditation and mindfulness practices.

Happiness arises when we are fully engaged in the present moment, just like love. If you reflect on the happiest moments in your life, you will find that you were completely present. This simple fact leads to two important questions: First, if happiness is this simple, why is life so difficult? Second, why does happiness only arise when we are in the present?

“How to Find Your Soul and Be Happy” explores the nature of happiness and the obstacles that prevent us from achieving it. Discovering a stable happiness means finding your soul, and in finding your soul, you will simultaneously find unshakable happiness. The wisdom of saints from all faith traditions supports this idea: “The Kingdom of God is within you” or “You are made of a substance called love.” This book systematically explores why this is true and provides a process for individuals to discover this truth for themselves.

The book and online course draw from three ways of knowing: the sciences, spiritual traditions, and our own internal experiences. By integrating these perspectives, we offer a path to discovering the beauty and divinity within ourselves, which represents our most fundamental nature.