★ ​​Reflections on Self and Society​​
Having endured long-term physical and emotional suffering, the author engages in deep reflection from the perspectives of social science, biology, history, philosophy, and spirituality, guiding readers to explore the profound relationship between individual pain and social structures.

★ ​​Personal Narrative & Healing Journey of Growth and Redemption​​
More than a simple memoir, this is a healing journey infused with wisdom and courage. Through the lens of an evolving, fluid sense of self and grounded in timeless truths, the author shares deeply personal yet universally resonant insights into life and transformation.

★ ​​Resilience Across Fields with a Unique Humanistic Voice​​
Despite ongoing physical and mental challenges, the author has strived to understand both himself and society. With leadership experience in art, policy, education, technology, climate, and mental health, his works have been featured in international authoritative journals and media, and he has received multiple international and local music awards—bringing a distinctive and deeply empathetic perspective

I struggled painfully with maintaining the seven dimensions of wellness in my life. I lived in pain. Physically, I had various ailments since my teens such as chronic bleeding, eczema, trigeminal neuralgia, persistent migraines, and so on. Intellectually, I struggled as I had to balance various aspects of wellness and I found myself in positions where I was usually the black sheep in many public or private circles.

This book is a journey about healing adorned with my unique small perspectives of gems. I invite you to my quest to discover What Has Society Got to Do With My Pain, through the lens of social sciences, biology, history, philosophy, spirituality—all encapsulated in my ever evolving, fluid self, rooted in eternal principles to fly above in exploration of my vast self.

Faris Ridzuan
Faris has played roles in policy, strategy, research, manpower planning, teaching, facilitating, coaching, and mentoring in the arts. He has held leadership roles with Singapore’s Public Service, the United Nations, a leading tech company, a global climate change and mental health advisory and in other capacities. He has published in Malay and English, through platforms like Taylor and Francis, Springer Nature, The Straits Times, and Berita Harian, alongside writings in poetry and film review. He won five international music awards and one local.