The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (657 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01NCEXIHB |
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| Number of Pages | : | 295 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Living a life that matters through the "four pillars" belonging, purpose, storytelling and transcendence" according to Julee Rudolf. John Stuart Mill's words provide a perfect summary of the message of this book (p 16), "Those only are happy who have their minds fixed on some object other than their own happiness; on the happiness of others, on the improvement of mankind, even on some art or pursuit, followed not as a means, but as itself an ideal end."In the introduction, the author shares her experiences with Sufism, her "parents ran a Sufi meeting house," then pro. "Hoping for better. But worthy" according to P. Wung. I really wanted to love this book, but I can only muster up a like. I was hoping for a modern update to Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning”, indeed, the author Emily Esfahan Smith, cites Frankl’s work. She even uses the book as a part of her examination of the power of meaning.In reading this book, I gathered that this was meant to be one of the many books that came out which ape’s Malcom Gladw. When good storytelling meets the science of positive psychology The book illustrates the psychological research about the importance of living a life filled with meaning in an elegant narrative filled with thought-provoking stories. It is a joy to read and it will make you ponder about your life.Meaning is one of the 5 ingredients of flourishing according to Seligman's PERMA theory of well-being (Positive emotions, Engagement, positive Relationships, Meaning, and Achievement; see the book "Flourishi
Inspiring and story-driven, The Power of Meaning will strike a profound chord in anyone seeking a richer, more satisfying life.. And she explores how we might begin to build a culture of meaning in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities. 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. Transcendence: During a transcendent or mystical experience, we feel we have risen above the everyday world and are connected to something vast and meaningful. 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. 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. 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. This wise, stirring book argues t