“Meaning consists of knowing what your highest strengths are, and using them to belong to and in the service of something larger than you are.” –Martin Seligman, Psychologist and former President of the APA
How do you create meaning in life?
In her book, the power of meaning, journalist and author Emily Esfahani Smith argues that there are 4 pillars of meaning.
- Belonging
- Purpose
- Storytelling about your life (Especially telling redemptive stories)
- Transcendence
Meaning and the Fundamental Human Needs
I talk a lot about the 7 fundamental human needs. They explain why humans are motivated to do what they do. When you look at the 7 Fundamental Human needs, you will soon realize that meaning, satisfaction, and fulfillment in life occur when these fundamental human needs are met.
