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A Stanford research project explored the key differences between lives of happiness and meaningfulness. While the two are similar, dramatic differences exist – and one should not underestimate the power of meaningfulness. "The quest for meaning is a key part of what makes us human," the researchers concluded.

 

While lives of meaningfulness and happiness overlap, they are distinctly different, according to Stanford research.

I think a meaningful life can lead to challenges and contentment, but not necessarily happiness.

I'd like to see the original paper instead of press reports but can't seem to find it.

I'd like to see the original paper instead of press reports but can't seem to find it.

A pre-print is available on Roy Baumeister's web page at Stamford. Try searching on

 

"some key differences between a happy life and a meaningful life" baumeister

if you take life apart then you are not living at all.

if you take life apart then you are not living at all.

True, if you disassemble a living being, it will die. And, if you examine microscopic parts of a living being, the parts may be animated (or not), yet indistinguishable as living, just as water flowing in a stream is not living.

a rolling stone gathers no moss.

my is meaningless

my is meaningless

I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm sure you can change it, and make your life meaningful. You only need to choose a meaningful thing to do, even if it is as simple as making someone smile each day. Start by smiling, even if it is a forced smile it will make you feel better.

I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm sure you can change it, and make your life meaningful. You only need to choose a meaningful thing to do, even if it is as simple as making someone smile each day. Start by smiling, even if it is a forced smile it will make you feel better.

ok so lets try and then if it

Have a positive goal in your life.

If you have a goal to die for means you have a goal to live for.