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Finding Purpose in a Pandemic

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I was in the parking lot at my kids’ daycare when I got the notification. I looked down at my phone, and nausea returned. The first word of the e-mail subject line read, “Canceled.” It was the latest in a string of messages that obliterated my false sense of stability, security, and purpose. A big … Read more

The Neuroscience of Purpose: How Contributing Makes Us Better

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“Man’s main concern is not to gain pleasure or to avoid pain but rather to see a meaning in his life. That is why man is even ready to suffer, on the condition, to be sure, that his suffering has meaning.” – Viktor Frankl A cold April rain swept across the puddled Boston streets as … Read more

4 Purpose-Driven Resolutions Worth Making and Keeping

Over half of Americans state a resolution at the start of the new year. The percentage who make resolutions, but never post them on Facebook to let the world know, is arguably much higher. Unfortunately, research finds by the end of this first week of the year, 25 percent of resolutions will be unkept. After six months, over 55 … Read more