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- Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl. At the top of my list (and many others of its kind) is Man’s Search for Meaning: The Classic Tribute to Hope from the Holocaust (Frankl, 1946, 2004).
- Of Human Freedom – Epictetus. Like the other philosophers of the Stoa, the former Greek slave Epictetus (c. 55–135 C.E.) strongly believed that we can control our feelings by controlling our thoughts.
- The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living – Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Tibetan Dalai Lama, has cowritten a bestselling self-help book entitled The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living with the psychiatrist Howard C. Cutler (2009).
- The Happiness Trap – Russ Harris. The Australian psychologist Russ Harris (2008) challenges the idea that the meaning of life is to chase happiness. He believes that the current Western conceptions of happiness are entirely counterproductive.
Aug 31, 2020 · In his bestselling self-help book The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, the German-born writer Eckhart Tolle argues that the meaning of life is simply being present. But truly being present is far from a simple matter.
- Create Your Own Culture
- On Connection and Compassion
- How to Love Yourself and Others
What does Morrie mean by creating your own culture? “How we think, what we value – those you must choose yourself. You can’t let anyone – or any society – determine those for you.” So many people are running. Running in circles, chasing the next thing they think they need. Like a new car, another job, a promotion, buying a house, getting the latest...
One of the things I’ve come to realize more and more in the last year is that friendship and being connected to other people (even strangers) gives me the most joy in life. Good conversations, learning about a new culture, listening to someone’s life story. According to Morrie, you become fully human when you connect to the community around you. “Y...
In the television interview, Morrie is asked how he will teach when he will lose his ability to speak. Morrie jokes that people can still ask him yes or no questions. After that, he tells about his friend, Stein, who was going deaf. Morrie is asked how they will communicate once Morrie loses his voice. Morrie answers: “We will hold hands and there ...
Dec 23, 2016 · Why does it matter? --because meaning can give shape and direction to one’s life that transcends simple self-interest or universal, objective good. Wolf proposes that such a life can have objective value, but also recognizes a need for modesty (“Who’s to say? The elites?”).
Jul 11, 2023 · Inspirational books are often overlooked, but they are an essential tool in helping us delve deeper into ourselves. From biographies and short stories to collected poems and memoirs, we've...
Jan 1, 2010 · Written in a lively and engaging style, and full of provocative examples, Meaning in Life and Why It Matters is a profound and original reflection on a subject of permanent human concern. 168 pages, Hardcover. First published January 1, 2010.
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Feb 21, 2018 · Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?, one of Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin ‘s most famous paintings. This is a list of the books on the meaning of life that I recommend.
