Let’s be honest—life can feel like a never-ending improv skit written by an over-caffeinated playwright. You plan, you prepare, you create five-year goals, and then… your Wi-Fi cuts out during a job ...

What is the purpose of life? There are as many answers to this age-old question as there are people, and they run the gamut from hopeful to nihilistic to, well, nonexistent. Here are just a few famous ...

From the author of ‘Almond’, this novel is a masterful, tender, yet ironic tale of the soul-crushing reality of modern life ...

What’s the big idea? A lot of people right now feel lost, anxious, and despaired. During these dark times, preserving a sense of meaning in our lives is vital. Fortunately, meaning can be cultivated ...

How often do we stop to think about the meaning of life? If you’re like me, probably not much. Even though I may feel a vague sense of anxiety around how my life is unfolding and the inevitability of ...

Learning to accept the complexity of life can make the search for meaning feel less overwhelming and more deeply fulfilling.

Many people have told me that that they consider their lives, or life in general, to be meaningless or not meaningful enough. Many of their explanations appear weak, and, at times, based on mistakes.

BABIES COME into the world seeking out comfort, so their first word is often “mama”. It is easy to say and reflects the bond of mother and child. Meanwhile those leaving this world often make a ...

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That question sent shivers down my spine. I had planned a full day of work, forgetting that the kids would be off school. But my wife was having a bad week, and she needed help. “Sure thing,” I ...

A cancer diagnosis can prompt deep reflection on life's meaning, often leading to inner conflict and feelings of despair. Personal experiences with cancer, such as the author's leukemia journey, ...