Books & Writing
A BookLife Editor’s Pick
“Secrets to a magical brew that opens a new world.” – Booklife
“A lyrical story of interconnectedness that proves as soothing and enjoyable as the drink it celebrates.” -Kirkus Reviews
A young girl follows her mother to work on an ancient tea farm. After an accident, she hears of a local warlock, a shapeshifter rumored to roam the village. When the young girl crosses paths with the old man, she learns the truth of his capabilities and the unspoken secrets of many of those who live amongst the leaves. A story of interconnectedness, Scifo taps every emotion with his lyrical prose as we follow characters through their intersecting points over nearly a century. GET THE KETTLE POURS A UNIVERSE TODAY.
2025 LIVING NOW AWARDS MEDALIST
2025 BOOKLIFE PRIZE NONFICTION FINALIST
“Scifo is keenly aware…his views on meditation and enlightenment are refreshingly contemporary, and his straightforward approach keeps the self-work manageable.” – Publisher’s Weekly
“Applying abstract principles of awakening to realistic, everyday situations makes this guide enlightening and extremely functional. Overall Score: 9.5/10.” – Booklife Prize
Spirituality is not reserved for monks on mountaintops. It is available to each of us right now, exactly where we are, as long as we are willing to do the work. By shifting our perspective and viewing meditation as a peaceful state of being always available to us, the process of awakening becomes a wonderful template for maintaining healthy well-being and addressing the pressures of modernity’s daily grind.
As science confirms ancient wisdom teachings, a sustainable spiritual path is emerging to redirect those who may feel lost in the growing shadows of technology, reductionism, and religious fanaticism. The ten keys are practical, down to earth, and focus on the human experience we all share, regardless of our belief systems or backgrounds. When we live authentically and seek balance instead of distracting emotional highs, we can find happiness without the endless pursuit.
Within these pages are potent, realistic strategies to help you feel calm, peaceful, and the best version of yourself consistently. May this work unite and inspire us to live more harmoniously together in the present moment, in the real world, where it matters most. GET BRAIN FLOWERS TODAY.
Meditation Music
bio
Johnny is an award winning author living in the Garden State where he writes, makes music, and teaches meditation. His first book, Brain Flowers: Ten Keys to Awakening in the Real World, won silver in the Living Now Awards and placed as a finalist for the Booklife Prize. An avid tea enthusiast, he spends much of his time outdoors, often while enjoying a nice cup of Kamairicha.
He is an E-RYT-500 advanced certified yoga and meditation teacher and has been a devoted yogi for nearly two decades. Trained in diverse healing modalities, his energy practices and multi-instrumental sound healing invoke powerful experiences for his students. A mixture of modern science, ancient wisdom, and raw love, Johnny is a living example of the internal power we each possess for positive change and the ability to fulfill one’s dreams and dharma. He has led thousands of students through yoga festivals, retreats, and sharing his take on meditation, music, and neuroscience with educators in both academia and spiritual circles, including Lululemon, Kripalu, the Rubin Museum, Ramapo College, and SUNY New Paltz. He is an active contributor to Insight Timer, inspiring over one million meditations worldwide with his healing music and wholistic approach to modern living.
Inquiries
Please send any inquiries to CreativeScifo@gmail.com.