For anyone exhausted or disillusioned by the perpetual pursuit of personal happiness, here is the antidote: a book about the pursuit of meaning, a better route to a fulfilling life. We have a lot to be happy about. And yet, we're more dissatisfied than ever. In The Power of Meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith argues that we've been chasing the wrong thing. It's not happiness that makes life worth living--it's meaning. Drawing on the latest cognitive science research, as well as insights from literature and philosophy and her own prodigious reporting, Smith shows that by developing a "meaning mindset," we can all achieve a deeper satisfaction. With a warm, assured voice that moves effortlessly from George Eliot and Aristotle to Monty Python and Louis C.K., Smith spells out the four pillars of the meaning mindset: cultivating connections to others, working toward our life's purpose, telling stories about our place in the world, and finding transcendence. And she shows us how we can lean on the pillars in difficult times, and how we might begin to build a culture of meaning in our families, our workplaces, and our communities. Stirring, inspiring, and story-driven, The Power of Meaning will strike a profound chord in anyone seeking more in life.

The Power Of Meaning: Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Esfahani-Smith, Emily

Mental Health

Penguin Canada

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.

The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters

Crown

The Power of Meaning: Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness

For anyone exhausted or disillusioned by the perpetual pursuit of personal happiness, here is the antidote: a book about the pursuit of meaning, a better route to a fulfilling life. We have a lot to be happy about. And yet, we're more dissatisfied than ever. In The Power of Meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith argues that we've been chasing the wrong thing. It's not happiness that makes life worth living--it's meaning. Drawing on the latest cognitive science research, as well as insights from literature and philosophy and her own prodigious reporting, Smith shows that by developing a "meaning mindset," we can all achieve a deeper satisfaction. With a warm, assured voice that moves effortlessly from George Eliot and Aristotle to Monty Python and Louis C.K., Smith spells out the four pillars of the meaning mindset: cultivating connections to others, working toward our life's purpose, telling stories about our place in the world, and finding transcendence. And she shows us how we can lean on the pillars in difficult times, and how we might begin to build a culture of meaning in our families, our workplaces, and our communities. Stirring, inspiring, and story-driven, The Power of Meaning will strike a profound chord in anyone seeking more in life.

VIKING

Random House Audio |

¿Y si la felicidad no fuera la respuesta? En una cultura obsesionada con la felicidad, los niveles de insatisfacción e infelicidad son más altos que nunca. Emily Esfahani Smith, reconocida periodista especializada en relaciones y psicología, vuelve la vista hacia un nuevo sentir cultural que explora la segunda vía para alcanzar lo que llamamos una «buena vida»: la búsqueda del sentido. La psicología le da la razón. Según los últimos estudios, una vida con sentido proporciona, a la larga, un sentimiento de satisfacción más profundo y duradero que las meras emociones positivas. Emily Esfahani Smith recurre a fuentes diversas, desde psicólogos, sociólogos, filósofos y neurocientíficos hasta figuras de la literatura y la historia para compartir con los lectores las claves para construir vidas llenas de sentido: cultivar la pertenencia y las relaciones con los demás, identificar nuestro propósito vital, crear un relato que dé coherencia a nuestra existencia y hacerle un lugar a la trascendencia. Repleto de historias y ejemplos, un libro tan ameno como riguroso cuya lectura supone en sí misma una experiencia transformadora. / To explore how we can craft lives of meaning, Emily Esfahani 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.

El arte de cultivar una vida con sentido: Los cuatro pilares para una existencia rica y satisfactoria (Spanish Edition)

Self-Help

Happiness

Urano

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