Let's Discuss... Meaning of it all

Throughout history, humans have been trying to find meaning for their suffering, or a reason to put effort into life. For most of history, we had religion to give us an explanation, but sometimes that didn't work. Now, a lot of people are looking past religion, and meaning is being found in other ways.

How and where do you find meaning in your life?

Is there such a thing as meaning in life, or is this one way of coping with anxiety?

Is the question of meaning a question for a man with too much time, or is it a fundamental question?

Does chasing purpose ever get in the way of actually living?

Can meaning be created, or does it have to be discovered?

Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comments below.
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About the session
The Examined Life "Let's Discuss…" session is an open, welcoming discussion, no prior reading or expertise required.
Format:

• 13:15 Free-flowing group discussion on the topic
• 14:00 (ish) We split into smaller groups for deeper conversation on what interests you most
• 16:00 Official end of the meetup. Most attendees stay on and keep chatting until around 18:00

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