Spotlight On Kindness: Happiness Vs. Meaning

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Philosophers have long recognized two paths to leading a good life - happiness and meaning. Happiness is about feeling good and feeling pleasure; it involves an absence of pain or anxiety. Meaning is more active and is defined as "being and doing good" - a life involving service and contribution. Our featured story explores these 2 in more depth. Guess who feels better? -- Ameeta
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Editor's Note: Philosophers have long recognized two paths to leading a good life - happiness and meaning. Happiness is about feeling good and feeling pleasure; it involves an absence of pain or anxiety. Meaning is more active and is defined as "being and doing good" - a life involving service and contribution. Our featured story explores these 2 in more depth. Guess who feels better? -- Ameeta
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Emily Esfahani Smith explores the power of meaning and the recent transition in the sciences with "meaning" gaining foothold in our universities. "Happiness is for takers. Meaning is for givers."
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Kindness is Contagious.
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While on a grocery run, they asked the young cashier how she was doing. Their heartfelt connection made a lasting impact on both of them.
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The Meaning of Life
Hugs This short animated video explores the meaning of life. Life is a series of experiences that help us love, learn, and grow. Love + Joy + Service = LIFE.
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