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In the Quest for Happiness, Do We Forgo the Power of Meaning?

April 18, 2018 by Allison Hiltz Leave a Comment

the power of meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith

We live in a culture that is obsessed with happiness. I'm guilty of it, as I am sure you are. But what if happiness isn't what we think it is? What if happiness hides itself in heartache? What if happiness isn't enough? This last statement used to be a controversial, but in the recent past there has been a shift in the conversation from living a happy life to living a … [Read more...]

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