Humans flourish when they have meaning and suffer when they don't. Meaning can come from various sources: family, work, volunteering, or contributing to something bigger than oneself. It involves significance, purpose, and coherence, and can be different for everyone.
In this episode, Anya and Mark discuss the importance of meaning in life and how it can bring happiness and fulfillment. They talk about the different components of meaning, such as significance, purpose, and coherence, and how finding meaning can give a sense of belonging to something larger than oneself.
Three prompts
- What gives your life meaning?
- Is chasing meaning making you unhappy?
- How can you offer a sense of meaning to others?
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Episode 13
