Pleasance: The Neuropsychophysiology of Joyful Presence Paperback – October 12, 2025

Most of us were taught to be suspicious of pleasure.It was framed as indulgence, distraction, or even sin. Work was noble, discipline was virtuous, and pleasure was something to be earned or controlled.Yet what if pleasure is not a temptation but a compass?What if every sigh of relief, every laugh, every sip of cool water is your body’s way of saying: Here. This is presence. This is life, as it is meant to be lived.This book is about Pleasance™: the practice of using subtle pleasure as intrinsic biofeedback for living in presence. Not the loud pleasure of escape or excess, but the quiet joy that arises when your body, mind, and breath align. These micro-pleasures are not trivial. They are signals of safety, coherence, and vitality. When noticed and trusted, they anchor us to the here and now. Read more