Jonathan M. Pham | Philosophy & Self-Discovery

Hello There!

I am Jonathan M. Pham.

Welcome to my self discovery blog – where you may get better in touch with your authentic self & be equipped to live a more meaningful life.

A Journey of 1000 Miles Begins With a Single Step

And I am here to take that step with you!

(Quote credit: Lao Tzu)

What Got Me Here

Since my teenage years, I’ve been haunted by the big questions:

What am I meant to do?
What actually brings fulfillment?
Which path is the right one?

This blog is the result of those questions. It is a space where I would like to share the stories, stumbles, and insights I’ve gathered along my journey so far.

Let’s Learn Together

Just like you, I am a traveler who hasn’t “arrived” yet.

While I don’t have all the answers, I’m sharing what I’ve found in the hope that it helps you navigate your own path, too.

Here is what we will be exploring:

The Self

A space for moving beyond unconscious habits and designing the architecture of who we are.

Philosophy & Spirituality

How ancient wisdom may provide the anchor for us to weather life’s inevitable storms.

Wellbeing

How to adopt a lifestyle that nourishes the body and protects mental peace, ensuring we have the vitality to pursue what matters most.

Interpersonal

Learn how to navigate social situations, communicate with empathy, resolve conflict, and nurture our human connections.

Creativity

Reflections on the artistic process—plus fictional stories meant to open your mind and illuminate the human condition.

Inspiration

A curated list of quotes—on courage, love, and resilience—designed to offer perspective when you need it most.

Book Reviews

A collection of literature—spanning fiction, memoir, and psychology—that has shaped my understanding of the self and the world around us.

Movies & Documentaries

Films, documentaries, and animations that explore themes of identity, resilience, and the reality of the human experience.

Journaling

My personal odyssey. These are raw, unfiltered entries about my daily life, stumbles, and growth—an invitation to walk the path alongside me.

Newsletter Series

Latest edition: Free Will

Far more than a logic puzzle for the ivory tower, free will is the silent engine of the human experience. Our stance on agency dictates how we navigate the world: whether we view criminals as ‘evil’ or merely the sum of their biology, how we reconcile with our parents’ pasts, and whether we claim our triumphs—and our failures—as truly our own.

What can you expect from this edition?