7 Principles of Nature

Aldrich Chan's 'Seven Principles of Nature: How We Strayed and How We Return' synthesizes Taoist philosophy, neuropsychology, and evolutionary mismatch theory to explain modern human disconnection from natural principles.

The book introduces the SAD theory (separation, alienation, discord) as a diagnosis and offers the CPR WEST mnemonic—Creativity, Process, Relationship, Wholeness, Equilibrium, Spontaneity, Transformation—as dispositional principles for realignment.

Chan grounds his ideas in brain networks (DMN, salience, central executive, and subcortical midline structures) and provides pragmatic therapeutic and lifestyle suggestions.

The work aims to translate ancient wisdom into actionable practices compatible with contemporary science.

It positions meditation, movement, play, and relational repair as pathways back toward integrated living.