Chad Mercree is an author and speaker who has written for several publications. His book, The Way of the Psychic Heart (Llewellyn Publications), was published in June 2014. Mercree is also an award-winning designer and nationally recognized botanical expert, successful entrepreneur, and devoted environmentalist. With his degree in Natural Resources Management, Mercree has combined the Buddhist principles of service with the preservation of nature, creating urban oases where people can seek peace in the midst of busy city life. He has led workshops throughout the US on meditation, spiritual awakening, and connecting to the natural world.