Meaning 360

Acclaimed international leaders on meaning and purpose in life Michael F. Steger, PhD and Pninit Russo-Netzer, PhD guide readers through a gentle and reflective journey to find and deepen meaning in their lives and to experience more awe, wonder, and wisdom, no matter how chaotic and busy the world may seem. Each of us desires to live with meaning and purpose, it is a universal human need. Meaning and purpose can help us experience profound joy and inspire us to contribute to the world around us. Especially in challenging times, however, it can be so difficult to know where to start creating more meaningful lives, or even to know what meaning actually is. We might worry it is too complicated or abstract. Or we may feel too busy or stressed out to dive into such an important topic. Perhaps we are even paralyzed by thoughts that meaning and purpose are for people doing legendary deeds on a global scale. These ideas are like traps that can keep us from thinking about a meaning-filled life, and more importantly, keeping us from actually living in a meaningful way, day in and day out. This book was created to help you avoid these traps by providing peaceful space and gentle invitations to simply begin. Instead of intimidating jargon or out-of-reach examples, we invite you on a personal journey. Each of the twelve chapters unfolds across a year of seasons, providing you with ideas, quotes, artwork, and exercises, as well as ample room to write your own reflections and make this book truly yours. In the end, this book becomes your own travel journal, marking your steps as you journey along a path of meaning. Meaning 360 will help readers: - understand and define meaning in their own lives, on a personal scale - create a little time and space to reflect on what matters most in life - explore meaning in life through images, poetry, and hands-on activities - discover personal values and sources of meaning in life - identify and plan to life with a purpose