03388cam a2200409 i 4500 6278 6278 19278505 OSt 20210519153425.0 160919s2017 nyu b 001 0 eng 2016010610 9781846045356 DLC eng DLC rda DLC pcc BF637.S4 S6336 2017 158.1 SMI 23 SEL031000 PHI005000 PSY013000 bisacsh Smith, Emily Esfahani, author. The power of meaning : crafting a life that matters / Emily Esfahani Smith. First Edition. London : Rider, [2017] 290 pages ; 22 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. "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"-- Provided by publisher. Self-actualization (Psychology) Meaning (Psychology) Emotions. SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General. bisacsh PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy. bisacsh PSYCHOLOGY / Emotions. bisacsh Online version: Smith, Emily Esfahani, author. Power of meaning First Edition. New York : Crown, 2017 9780553446555 (DLC) 2016043371 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc STL 0 0 ddc 0 0 Stack II 131/2 AIISH AIISH 2020-01-28 0 158.1 SMI 21638 2020-01-28 00:00:00 2020-01-28 STL