Bridging Psychology, Philosophy, & Poetry
Matteo Castelli | Book Author
Unveiling the Stories of Matteo Castelli
Matteo Castelli’s literary works span diverse themes and genres, offering profound insights into the human experience. From gripping narratives like “The Encroacher” to heartfelt guides such as “Dear Children,” Castelli’s writings explore moral dilemmas, nurture wisdom, and bridge faith and reason. His poetry collections like “The Truth is the Heart” delve into the profound connection between truth and love, while narratives like “The Recovering” chronicle journeys of healing and transformation. Castelli’s works captivate readers, inviting them to reflect on life’s complexities and discover deeper truths within themselves.
“The story is deeply moving and beautifully written, capturing the essence of resilience and healing. The characters are authentic and relatable, and the narrative kept me engaged from start to finish. It’s a powerful, inspiring book that I highly recommend!”
“Matteo Castelli’s ‘The Encroacher’ hooked me from the first page! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the well-developed characters made the story incredibly engaging. The atmospheric setting and exploration of deep themes added extra layers of intrigue. If you’re looking for a gripping and intelligent read, this book is a must!”
“An inspiring and insightful read. The book beautifully blends practical advice with heartfelt wisdom, making it a must-read for parents and educators alike. Castelli’s engaging writing and profound insights on nurturing the next generation resonated deeply with me. Highly recommend!”
Product details
- ASIN : B0CSKDR542
- Publisher : Independently published (January 16, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 61 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8876406842
- Item Weight : 5.1 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.14 x 9 inches
Considered a play of visionary quality, “The Recovering” addresses society’s failure to accept and include the mentally ill in its fabric of communal cohesion. It challenges the prescription of the medical model as the lone solution to the complex needs that a human life encounters when struggling with one’s mind and spirit. Like anyone, purpose, human support, a feeling of belongingness, dreams, financial security, and understanding are the essential anecdotes to discrimination, isolation, and despair. See how a small community hub invites with open arms the estranged to inspire their own communal acceptance in an otherwise cold world which advocates a pill over a human heart.
Product details
- ASIN : B0B3TS4Y91
- Publisher : Independently published (June 18, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 79 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8836984304
- Item Weight : 4.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.18 x 9 inches
“Poems Sown in Reflection” chronicles a poet’s journey through love and innocence, the darkness of humankind, the renewal of hope and the triumph of light. Each of these existential stages is visited in the mind and heart of young man’s revelations and insights as words take shape and form the written words here.
“Are we truly free?” “What is freedom?” “How to be free?” are some of the contemplations that are expressed covertly within the lines of these verses. They are answered from the innocence and idealism of a young poet’s perspective as he fully engages as a victim and member of this chaotic and yet worthy world. There is the tension of the dialectic, but there is also the ladder to freedom. Perhaps you will find steps on your own ladder here.
Product details
- ASIN : B0D3LWP3Y3
- Publisher : Independently published (May 7, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 141 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8325094972
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
The world is often chaotic and divisive. We feel like we are on the brink of war. There are battles beyond and within. But the solution is not on a blackboard or in a pill. It is between. It is between you and me. There is only one glue that unties, that brings us closer, that keeps us holding on and fighting. One thing that draws breath, enables us to plan, and inspires us to create. The glue, the magnet, the solution is complete: Love. Do we need proof? We cannot live without love. We wither inside, and though we can exist, a life without love is not worth living. It has no meaning. You cannot find purpose in a life without love. This collection of poems demonstrates that love is the light in the dark. If we are seeking truth, love is likely your answer. Intellectual truth quenches some curiosity, but truth related to the meaning of life or purpose, or that inspires creativity will always entail the heart, for, ultimately, “Truth is the Heart.”
Product details
- ASIN : B0CSL81DMY
- Publisher : Independently published (January 16, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 124 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8876412096
- Item Weight : 8.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.28 x 9 inches
Religious Ethics Interpreted by a Philosophical Mind” is a book that attempts to solve many of our urgent crises through religious ethics, and these ethics and ways of thinking are justified philosophically. From the distant past to the present, critical values are excavated and juxtaposed with modern political, societal, and natural contexts, leaving us to answer the most important question: how do we save ourselves? This book is a roadmap for this, our last and most pressing existential dilemma. It also seeks to bring us closer to God; it challenges atheism while respecting some of its tenants. Through thought experiments, it argues that there never was a nothingness. God or gods existed always. The book takes us on a tour of what life would be and what it would mean, without our cherished beliefs and relationships with God. It compels us to love our fellow neighbor. It challenges us on many controversial fronts. It asks us to consider if life is a miracle. It holds the mirror up to our collective soul and forces us to consider who we really are.
Product details
- ASIN : B0CSKFCPQ9
- Publisher : Independently published (January 16, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 110 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8876408945
- Item Weight : 12.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches
Dear Children: Nurturing Wisdom in the Next Generation | January 16, 2024
“Dear Children” explores the importance of spirituality, Christian theology, life issues, literary and artistic contributions, history, and the state of the world. Our children have a damaged world ahead of them. One which will challenge them to the highest degree. Will they be ready? Or will they be led by previous outdated and corrupt views which cannot work with a challenging frontier which they will be inheriting. Let them think critically! Tell them the truth! Children need to understand their actual terrain so they can improve the landscape. This book is a modern approach to old themes. The basic tenets of love, faith, hope, appreciation for nature, good governance, the commandments, God, Jesus, community are explored here. They are seen from the position that light conquers darkness, goodness is always best, hope should never wane, faith is effective, and love’s eternal flame always remains.
Product details
- ASIN : B0CHL7DFWS
- Publisher : Independently published (September 12, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 232 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8861154642
- Item Weight : 12.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.58 x 9 inches
The Enroacher | September 12, 2023
In a world divided between the flourishing haven of the New World and the desolate wasteland of the Dead World, a gripping tale of choice, compassion, and the clash between law and humanity unfolds in Matteo Castelli’s thrilling novel, “The Encroacher.”
Welcome to Utopika, a utopian society meticulously crafted to preserve all that is good and pure. In the New World, laws and regulations are sacred, ensuring the prosperity and harmony of its inhabitants. Meanwhile, the Dead World stands as a haunting reminder of humanity’s flaws, ravaged by nuclear fallout and environmental devastation.
Agent Loreena Brody, a staunch advocate of Utopika’s principles, has always believed that adhering to the law is the only way to safeguard their perfect existence. But fate has something extraordinary in store for her. Amidst the ruins of the Dead World, she stumbles upon an enigmatic and unlikely survivor – the Encroacher.
The encounter shakes Loreena to her core, challenging everything she has been taught. The Encroacher, an embodiment of the very flaws Utopika fears, ignites a spark of compassion within Loreena, questioning the strict beliefs that have governed her life. Drawn to the mysterious outsider, she faces an internal struggle between her loyalty to Utopika’s laws and her burgeoning empathy for the lone survivor.
As rumors spread and tensions rise, Loreena finds herself torn between duty and humanity. The laws demand that the Encroacher be eliminated, a threat to the carefully crafted society they hold dear. Yet, the Encroacher’s plight touches her soul, forcing her to confront the price of perfection.
In a race against time and the watchful eyes of her society, Loreena must make a life-altering decision. Will she uphold the rigid laws of Utopika and eliminate the Encroacher, extinguishing a flicker of hope in the barren Dead World? Or will she risk everything to protect the survivor, defying her society’s norms and embracing her own humanity?
In “The Encroacher,” Matteo Castelli weaves a riveting narrative that explores the essence of human nature, the consequences of extreme ideologies, and the resilience of compassion in the face of adversity. Join Loreena Brody on a heart-rending journey as she grapples with the ultimate choice – one that could forever change the fate of both worlds.
The Man Behind the Pen: Exploring Matteo Castelli's World
Matteo Castelli is a polymathic figure, seamlessly blending psychotherapy, philosophy, poetry, storytelling, and pedagogy across various literary genres. In his work “Dear Children: Nurturing Wisdom in the Next Generation,” he empowers young minds with truth and critical thinking skills. Through “Religious Ethics Unveiled through Philosophical Inquiry,” he extracts timeless lessons from diverse sources, offering contemporary insights into their enduring relevance. His poetry delves into life’s complexities, love, truth, innocence, and meaning. In “The Encroacher,” he challenges notions of utopia, prompting reflection on societal norms and individual morality. “The Recovering” sensitively portrays individuals grappling with psychiatric disorders, questioning societal reliance on the medical model. In his mental health practice, Matteo employs various therapeutic techniques to foster healing and insight. His cosmopolitan life between Toronto and Rome enriches his work with diverse experiences and influences.
Exploring the Mind: Insights from a Psychotherapist and Author
With 20 years of experience, specializes in mental health, addiction, sexuality, gender identity, and relationship challenges. I primarily uses cognitive-behavioral therapy with Rogerian values but adapts to unique needs with approaches like DBT and psychoanalysis. From grief to trauma, I am dedicated to fostering healing and progress through a positive attitude, empathy, and understanding, helping individuals navigate a range of challenges and find meaning, health, wholeness, and spirituality.
Product details
- ASIN : B0CSKDR542
- Publisher : Independently published (January 16, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 61 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8876406842
- Item Weight : 5.1 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.14 x 9 inches
Considered a play of visionary quality, “The Recovering” addresses society’s failure to accept and include the mentally ill in its fabric of communal cohesion. It challenges the prescription of the medical model as the lone solution to the complex needs that a human life encounters when struggling with one’s mind and spirit. Like anyone, purpose, human support, a feeling of belongingness, dreams, financial security, and understanding are the essential anecdotes to discrimination, isolation, and despair. See how a small community hub invites with open arms the estranged to inspire their own communal acceptance in an otherwise cold world which advocates a pill over a human heart.
Product details
- ASIN : B0B3TS4Y91
- Publisher : Independently published (June 18, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 79 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8836984304
- Item Weight : 4.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.18 x 9 inches
“Poems Sown in Reflection” chronicles a poet’s journey through love and innocence, the darkness of humankind, the renewal of hope and the triumph of light. Each of these existential stages is visited in the mind and heart of young man’s revelations and insights as words take shape and form the written words here.
“Are we truly free?” “What is freedom?” “How to be free?” are some of the contemplations that are expressed covertly within the lines of these verses. They are answered from the innocence and idealism of a young poet’s perspective as he fully engages as a victim and member of this chaotic and yet worthy world. There is the tension of the dialectic, but there is also the ladder to freedom. Perhaps you will find steps on your own ladder here.
Product details
- ASIN : B0D3LWP3Y3
- Publisher : Independently published (May 7, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 141 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8325094972
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
The world is often chaotic and divisive. We feel like we are on the brink of war. There are battles beyond and within. But the solution is not on a blackboard or in a pill. It is between. It is between you and me. There is only one glue that unties, that brings us closer, that keeps us holding on and fighting. One thing that draws breath, enables us to plan, and inspires us to create. The glue, the magnet, the solution is complete: Love. Do we need proof? We cannot live without love. We wither inside, and though we can exist, a life without love is not worth living. It has no meaning. You cannot find purpose in a life without love. This collection of poems demonstrates that love is the light in the dark. If we are seeking truth, love is likely your answer. Intellectual truth quenches some curiosity, but truth related to the meaning of life or purpose, or that inspires creativity will always entail the heart, for, ultimately, “Truth is the Heart.”
Product details
- ASIN : B0CSL81DMY
- Publisher : Independently published (January 16, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 124 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8876412096
- Item Weight : 8.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.28 x 9 inches
Religious Ethics Interpreted by a Philosophical Mind” is a book that attempts to solve many of our urgent crises through religious ethics, and these ethics and ways of thinking are justified philosophically. From the distant past to the present, critical values are excavated and juxtaposed with modern political, societal, and natural contexts, leaving us to answer the most important question: how do we save ourselves? This book is a roadmap for this, our last and most pressing existential dilemma. It also seeks to bring us closer to God; it challenges atheism while respecting some of its tenants. Through thought experiments, it argues that there never was a nothingness. God or gods existed always. The book takes us on a tour of what life would be and what it would mean, without our cherished beliefs and relationships with God. It compels us to love our fellow neighbor. It challenges us on many controversial fronts. It asks us to consider if life is a miracle. It holds the mirror up to our collective soul and forces us to consider who we really are.
Product details
- ASIN : B0CSKFCPQ9
- Publisher : Independently published (January 16, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 110 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8876408945
- Item Weight : 12.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches
Dear Children: Nurturing Wisdom in the Next Generation | January 16, 2024
“Dear Children” explores the importance of spirituality, Christian theology, life issues, literary and artistic contributions, history, and the state of the world. Our children have a damaged world ahead of them. One which will challenge them to the highest degree. Will they be ready? Or will they be led by previous outdated and corrupt views which cannot work with a challenging frontier which they will be inheriting. Let them think critically! Tell them the truth! Children need to understand their actual terrain so they can improve the landscape. This book is a modern approach to old themes. The basic tenets of love, faith, hope, appreciation for nature, good governance, the commandments, God, Jesus, community are explored here. They are seen from the position that light conquers darkness, goodness is always best, hope should never wane, faith is effective, and love’s eternal flame always remains.
Product details
- ASIN : B0CHL7DFWS
- Publisher : Independently published (September 12, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 232 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8861154642
- Item Weight : 12.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.58 x 9 inches
The Enroacher | September 12, 2023
In a world divided between the flourishing haven of the New World and the desolate wasteland of the Dead World, a gripping tale of choice, compassion, and the clash between law and humanity unfolds in Matteo Castelli’s thrilling novel, “The Encroacher.”
Welcome to Utopika, a utopian society meticulously crafted to preserve all that is good and pure. In the New World, laws and regulations are sacred, ensuring the prosperity and harmony of its inhabitants. Meanwhile, the Dead World stands as a haunting reminder of humanity’s flaws, ravaged by nuclear fallout and environmental devastation.
Agent Loreena Brody, a staunch advocate of Utopika’s principles, has always believed that adhering to the law is the only way to safeguard their perfect existence. But fate has something extraordinary in store for her. Amidst the ruins of the Dead World, she stumbles upon an enigmatic and unlikely survivor – the Encroacher.
The encounter shakes Loreena to her core, challenging everything she has been taught. The Encroacher, an embodiment of the very flaws Utopika fears, ignites a spark of compassion within Loreena, questioning the strict beliefs that have governed her life. Drawn to the mysterious outsider, she faces an internal struggle between her loyalty to Utopika’s laws and her burgeoning empathy for the lone survivor.
As rumors spread and tensions rise, Loreena finds herself torn between duty and humanity. The laws demand that the Encroacher be eliminated, a threat to the carefully crafted society they hold dear. Yet, the Encroacher’s plight touches her soul, forcing her to confront the price of perfection.
In a race against time and the watchful eyes of her society, Loreena must make a life-altering decision. Will she uphold the rigid laws of Utopika and eliminate the Encroacher, extinguishing a flicker of hope in the barren Dead World? Or will she risk everything to protect the survivor, defying her society’s norms and embracing her own humanity?
In “The Encroacher,” Matteo Castelli weaves a riveting narrative that explores the essence of human nature, the consequences of extreme ideologies, and the resilience of compassion in the face of adversity. Join Loreena Brody on a heart-rending journey as she grapples with the ultimate choice – one that could forever change the fate of both worlds.
Book Excerpts
"Poems Sown in a Reflective Time"
by Matteo Castelli
Perhaps the poet in me rages, but in stages, I have sown– I have planted the seed, I have seen it flower, betting my only life on love’s transcendent power. I am asked to explain and to give you answers…READ MORE
"The Encroacher"
by Matteo Castelli
Throughout her life, she had heard and read that the Dead World was the source of disease and toxicity so hideous that it could destroy the very life of her world. It was believed that the creatures in the dead world were badly mutated, more so than those in her world, by the effects of nuclear radiation. The poisons of the previous wars also brought about infirmity, deformation, and madness in the animals. It was not uncommon to see coyotes with contorted bodies or an abnormal number of ..READ MORE
"Dear Children: Nurturing Wisdom in the Next Generation"
by Matteo Castelli
Consider this quote from a philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau: “Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.” 5
What does this mean? Is freedom good? Should we be sad if we are no longer free, but like slaves, we are in chains?
A free person, children, can speak what he…READ MORE
"A Scene from the Book, The Recovering"
by Matteo Castelli
Scene: Same scene, slightly different time. A young man in his twenties lying on the couch. His name is Justin.
Doctor: Well Justin, what seems to be the matter?
"Religious Ethics Unveiled through Philosophical Inquiry"
by Matteo Castelli
While we live in a world of confusion, chaos, and discord, surely Truth is needed like never before. When I speak of truth, though, many would object and feel dismay at my apparent ease at using this term, for there are many versions of this concept and nothing written about truth is ever…READ MORE
"The Truth is the Heart"
by Matteo Castelli
The Disappearing Self and the Limits of Mind
Self says to mind, “Who am I this day?”
Mind dresses up self, “Today, I am teacher. Tomorrow I am child, day after, husband; after, I am yet to be known..READ MORE
In a world divided between the flourishing haven of the New World and the desolate wasteland of the Dead World, a gripping tale of choice, compassion, and the clash between law and humanity unfolds in Matteo Castelli’s thrilling novel, “The Encroacher.”
Welcome to Utopika, a utopian society meticulously crafted to preserve all that is good and pure. In the New World, laws and regulations are sacred, ensuring the prosperity and harmony of its inhabitants. Meanwhile, the Dead World stands as a haunting reminder of humanity’s flaws, ravaged by nuclear fallout and environmental devastation.
Agent Loreena Brody, a staunch advocate of Utopika’s principles, has always believed that adhering to the law is the only way to safeguard their perfect existence. But fate has something extraordinary in store for her. Amidst the ruins of the Dead World, she stumbles upon an enigmatic and unlikely survivor – the Encroacher.
The encounter shakes Loreena to her core, challenging everything she has been taught. The Encroacher, an embodiment of the very flaws Utopika fears, ignites a spark of compassion within Loreena, questioning the strict beliefs that have governed her life. Drawn to the mysterious outsider, she faces an internal struggle between her loyalty to Utopika’s laws and her burgeoning empathy for the lone survivor.
As rumors spread and tensions rise, Loreena finds herself torn between duty and humanity. The laws demand that the Encroacher be eliminated, a threat to the carefully crafted society they hold dear. Yet, the Encroacher’s plight touches her soul, forcing her to confront the price of perfection.
In a race against time and the watchful eyes of her society, Loreena must make a life-altering decision. Will she uphold the rigid laws of Utopika and eliminate the Encroacher, extinguishing a flicker of hope in the barren Dead World? Or will she risk everything to protect the survivor, defying her society’s norms and embracing her own humanity?
In “The Encroacher,” Matteo Castelli weaves a riveting narrative that explores the essence of human nature, the consequences of extreme ideologies, and the resilience of compassion in the face of adversity. Join Loreena Brody on a heart-rending journey as she grapples with the ultimate choice – one that could forever change the fate of both worlds.