Ulric Neisser’s groundbreaking work in 1967 laid the foundation for modern cognitive psychology, earning him the title "father of cognitive psychology." In his influential book Cognitive Psychology, Neisser defined the field as the study of the processes by which sensory input is transformed, reduced, elaborated, stored, recovered, and used. By so doing, Neisser placed the mind, rather than behaviour alone, at the centre of psychological science. He emphasised the importance of studying mental processes as they occur in real-world settings, not just in laboratories, advocating for a psychology deeply connected to everyday human experience. This perspective is profoundly valuable today, as it empowers us to understand how we think, remember, and make decisions - tools essential for personal wellbeing. By recognising and refining our cognitive habits, we can improve emotional resilience, enhance learning, and make wiser choices. On a societal level, Neisser’s legacy supports healthier communities through better education, communication, and problem-solving. His work reminds us that understanding the mind isn’t just an academic pursuit, but a path to a more thoughtful, compassionate, and mentally healthy world. If to our understanding of mind, we add its renewing by the Spirit of God, we witness the greatest transformation of all, by which individuals and whole societies are lifted to the highest levels of civilisation (Romans 8:7).