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100 1 $aSmith, Emily Esfahani.
245 14$aThe power of meaning :$bfinding fulfillment in a world obsessed with happiness /$cEmily Esfahani Smith.
260 $aNew York :$bBroadway Books,$cc2017.
300 $a308 p. ;$c21 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 00$tThe meaning crisis --$tBelonging --$tPurpose --$tStorytelling --$tTranscendence --$tGrowth --$tCultures of meaning.
520 $a"This wise, stirring book argues that the search for meaning can immeasurably deepen our lives and is far more fulfilling than the pursuit of personal happiness. There is a myth in our culture that the search for meaning is some esoteric pursuit--that you have to travel to a distant monastery or page through dusty volumes to figure out life's great secret. The truth is, there are untapped sources of meaning all around us--right here, right now. Drawing on the latest research in positive psychology; on insights from George Eliot, Viktor Frankl, Aristotle, the Buddha, and other great minds; and on interviews with seekers of meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith lays out the four pillars upon which meaning rests. Belonging: We all need to find our tribe and forge relationships in which we feel understood, recognized, and valued--to know we matter to others. Purpose: We all need a far-reaching goal that motivates us, serves as the organizing principle of our lives, and drives us to make a contribution to the world. Storytelling: We are all storytellers, taking our disparate experiences and assembling them into a coherent narrative that allows us to make sense of ourselves and the world. Transcendence: During a transcendent or mystical experience, we feel we have risen above the everyday world and are connected to something vast and meaningful. To bring those concepts to life, Smith visits a tight-knit fishing village on the Chesapeake Bay, stargazes in West Texas, attends a dinner where young people gather to share their experiences of untimely loss, and more. And she explores how we might begin to build a culture of meaning in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities. Inspiring and story-driven, The Power of Meaning will strike a profound chord in anyone seeking a richer, more satisfying life"--$cProvided by publisher.
650 0$aSelf-actualization (Psychology)
650 0$aMeaning (Psychology)
650 0$aEmotions.