\n\u201cOne should not search for an abstract meaning of life. Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life to carry out a concrete assignment which demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
He went on to explain that you shouldn\u2019t have searching for meaning in life as a goal; the more you pursue it, the more likely you are to miss the goal. And, according to Franklin, the only way you\u2019ll find meaning in life is to not care about it and let it come to you as a side-effect of other goals. His secret to living a meaningful life is to live life to the fullest, do the right thing, gain experience, and do what you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, searching and finding meaning in life isn\u2019t an aha<\/em> moment — it\u2019s much more than that. It\u2019s true that it\u2019s easy to feel lost and miserable when you don\u2019t know what the meaning of life. The good news is that it\u2019s never too late to search for meaning in life, and while it\u2019s something that you shouldn\u2019t be focused on finding, as Viktor Frankl explained, there are ways to help you find a sense of purpose and meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPause<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You might think that finding meaning in life is going to happen as a result of meditating for days, traveling around the world, or doing something drastic. According to a study done by psychologist Laura King, chances are, the meaning of life is already within us, and that all it takes to find it is to pause and reflect on your experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, as much as you might think it\u2019s important to find meaning in life, it\u2019s equally as important– if not more so– to not overdo it. Over fixating will lead to stress and anxiety, and it\u2019s probable that it will rob you of joy for the little things in life\u2014the very things that could lead you to the discovery of your meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy the Ride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s true that plenty of people search single-mindedly for meaning in life with only that goal in mind. They\u2019re looking for a deep, profound meaning that will make sense of everything and they\u2019re so focused on it that they forget to actually live their lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finding meaning in life can, and does, take time. If you spend your life only focused on that, you\u2019ll miss out on many things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, it\u2019s not all about reaching the end goal of this journey, it\u2019s more about enjoying the journey. And, who knows? You might be able to find your meaning in life within the journey itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find What You Truly Enjoy Doing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I think we can all agree that we\u2019ve had that moment where we\u2019re so involved with an activity that we don\u2019t notice the hours zipping by. Isaac Newton is a prime example of this; it\u2019s said he was so focused on his work that his mother had to remind him to eat and drink because otherwise, he would have gone without for days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether it\u2019s painting, writing, singing, or even learning, find the things that you truly enjoy doing and look beyond them. You\u2019ll find that it\u2019s the cognitive principles that capture your attention and that these principles aren\u2019t only found in the activity you\u2019re doing– they can also be applied elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask Yourself What\u2019s Important to You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our lives are influenced by others, starting from birth. This influence can take you to the point you forget what your own core values are– values that make you you<\/em>. You need to make time to stop and think about your own values and what\u2019s truly important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSome people define success by the amount of money they have and their status. But, defining success by those things will ruin any opportunity you might have to find meaning in life. And let\u2019s not forget; your values will never be exactly the same as anyone else\u2019s. They\u2019re based on your own experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All in all, whenever you find yourself asking what\u2019s the meaning of life<\/em>, know that you\u2019re the only person who\u2019s capable of answering the question. In addition, keep in mind that finding an answer won\u2019t be a walk in the park– it\u2019s more of a long journey filled with ups and downs and twists and turns; a journey that tells the story of the life we lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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