The Power of Meaning The Power of Meaning

The Power of Meaning

Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness

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Publisher Description

In a culture obsessed with happiness, this wise, stirring book points the way toward a richer, more satisfying life.

Too many of us believe that the search for meaning is an esoteric pursuit—that you have to travel to a distant monastery or page through dusty volumes to discover life’s secrets. The truth is, there are untapped sources of meaning all around us—right here, right now.

To explore how we can craft lives of meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith synthesizes a kaleidoscopic array of sources—from psychologists, sociologists, philosophers, and neuroscientists to figures in literature and history such as George Eliot, Viktor Frankl, Aristotle, and the Buddha. Drawing on this research, Smith shows us how cultivating connections to others, identifying and working toward a purpose, telling stories about our place in the world, and seeking out mystery can immeasurably deepen our lives.

To bring what she calls the four pillars of meaning to life, Smith visits a tight-knit fishing village in the Chesapeake Bay, stargazes in West Texas, attends a dinner where young people gather to share their experiences of profound loss, and more. She also introduces us to compelling seekers of meaning—from the drug kingpin who finds his purpose in helping people get fit to the artist who draws on her Hindu upbringing to create arresting photographs. And she explores how we might begin to build a culture that leaves space for introspection and awe, cultivates a sense of community, and imbues our lives with meaning.

Inspiring and story-driven, The Power of Meaning will strike a profound chord in anyone seeking a life that matters.

GENRE
Health, Mind & Body
RELEASED
2017
January 10
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
304
Pages
PUBLISHER
Crown
SELLER
Penguin Random House LLC
SIZE
2.2
MB

Customer Reviews

Benwalle ,

Simply written, simply said

A mindful reminder of that which many know and yet forget - through others we wonderfully both lose and find our better selves.

Q & S ,

Well-written, engaging, and thought-provoking

I’ve read books that claimed to provide you practical, step by step type of guides for meaningful life. Those tips, which are usually combined with clever acronyms, did not have long lasting impacts on me. This book, however, helped me reflect my value and perspective upon the topic by pondering fundamental questions of meanings in life. It was a great read.

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