A Meaningful Puzzle

"Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone - we find it with another.”

~ Thomas Merton

Finding meaning in life is said to help develop resilience, among other helpful things. There are many different ways people define meaning and how to create it in life. Here are three articles about making meaning in life. Take some time to see what resonates for you, and then gently explore meaning in your life.

For me, finding meaning and purpose in life is essential. Mindfulness, lovingkindness practice, and exploring my heart and mind have been the bedrock for finding meaning. Mindfulness cultivates four heart qualities: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity, among others. As I soften into these practices and offer love and compassion to myself and others, I learn, again and again, that I belong to something bigger than myself.

Micki Finemindfulness, loving-kindness, meaning, community