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In "The Power of Meaning," Emily Esfahani Smith challenges the myth that meaning requires distant quests, showing that meaningful sources are in our everyday experiences. Drawing on positive psychology research and insights from thinkers like George Eliot and Viktor Frankl, she outlines four essential pillars: belonging—feeling understood and valued in relationships; purpose—having a far‑reaching goal that drives contribution; storytelling—coalescing life into a coherent narrative; and transcendence—experiencing moments that connect us to something vast. Smith illustrates these pillars with varied real‑world encounters, from a Chesapeake Bay fishing village to stargazing in West Texas, and discusses strategies for cultivating a culture of meaning in schools, workplaces, and broader communities.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Emily Esfahani Smith
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