Vanya Rani Leonard

Ever since I can remember, I have been trying to understand people. Much of what I saw around me didn’t make sense. So I observed.

Looking back, I realise I have never really stopped observing.

That desire to understand has shaped my life, my work and, ultimately, my writing.

Over the years, my path has taken me through communication design, consulting, therapeutic work, consciousness practice and life in different countries. Each chapter has informed the way I perceive, create and engage with the world. Today, I live with my family in the Himalayan foothills of India.

My books reflect decades of intercultural experience, careful observation of human nature and the natural world – and an appreciation for beauty, simplicity and craftsmanship. They span pilgrimage (both literal and metaphorical), psychology, spirituality and the evolving relationship between humanity and technology.

I write to encourage introspection and discernment.