This post by Manasa Kulkarni discusses the significant role purpose plays in our lives. Kulkarni touches on both micro-level (e.g., alignment with personal values) and macro-level (e.g., pursuit of larger goals) aspects of purpose. Drawing from the ideas of psychologists like Viktor Frankl and Paul MacLean, the author emphasizes that purpose can transcend suffering and provide a foundation for a satisfying life. Additionally, Kulkarni suggests achieving purpose through a combination of personal values, strengths, passions, and service to others.
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Everyone Has Struggles, So Don’t Stigmatize Yourself
“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” ~Brené Brown From a psychological point of view, my childhood sucked. I didn’t have many friends, I rarely left the house, I was terribly shy, and I used to get bullied a lot, both physically and mentally. My teenage years weren’t any…
The Positive Power of Acceptance
Of all the issues surrounding well-being, perhaps none is as difficult as the power of acceptance. True acceptance means acknowledging all aspects of your life, even the negative ones, and facing how you feel about them. The Power of Acceptance It can be an almost scary experience. It often seems much easier to run away…
Why Is Hope So Important?
To have hope is to want an outcome that makes your life better in some way. It not only can help make a challenging present situation more bearable but also can eventually improve our lives because envisioning a better future motivates you to take steps to make it happen. Whether we think about it or…
What Really Matters in Life? (How to Find out What Matters Most)
We live in a world packed with material possessions and are encouraged to chase these things. As a result, our needs never seem to stop growing. So we keep running. But what really matters here? We run after bigger television sets, newer smartphones, and better cars. We run after job promotions and luxurious holidays. We…
How to Cheer Someone Up: Powerful Tips!
One of the best ways to make your own life happier is to cheer someone else up and to make their life happier. Why? You simply see it. As the face of a family member, friend or co-worker lights up with joy you feel happier too. You did something good. You will feel happier because you know…
Stop Fighting and Be Easy
~Little Wisdom “If you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly those moments.” ~Anne Morrow Lindbergh There was a time when I was full of angst and desperate to unleash it. Since I felt misunderstood in some of my relationships, I’d fight battles I knew I wouldn’t win and then…
Break Out of Negative Thinking to Stay Strong Through the Tough Times and Fully Live Your Life
Do you get lost in negative thoughts for hours or days when you stumble, fail or face uncertainty or tough times in life? Do you sometimes feel like there isn’t much point in even trying because you just know you’ll disappoint yourself or be disappointed in the results you’ll get? Or do you often try…
LIFE IS NOT FAIR & EASY ON ANYBODY!!!
In Mahabharat, Karna asks Lord Krishna – “My mother left me the moment I was born. Is it my fault I was born an illegitimate child? I did not get the education from Dhronacharya because I was considered not a Kshatriya. Parsuraam taught me but then gave me the curse to forget everything when he…
The Best Way to Make Decisions When You’re Emotional – Is to Not Make Them
WHAT’S IN THIS ARTICLE? Anger Fear Sadness Happiness Stress Final thoughts What is emotion? How would you define it? A strong feeling such as joy or fear? You might be surprised to find out that emotions aren’t feelings at all. According to the James-Lounge theory, emotions are neurophysical changes in your body that are caused by external stimuli. Changes in…
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