What is the meaning of life?
“The meaning of life is whatever you ascribe it to be. Being alive is the meaning” ~ Joseph Campbell
We all make meaning from what we experience. Through the stories we tell ourselves about our lives, we begin to understand who we are, what we’ve been through, and what it all means.
As authors of our own lives, we create meaning by taking our experiences - whether wonderful, challenging, or tragic and linking these events to create the theme stories of our life. We are the meaning makers of our stories. We use these stories to understand ourselves and the world around us.
Something I observe time and time again with stories shared in our DIL community is the way the sharers make meaning out of their experiences. They face challenges, they encounter problems, they sometimes sit a while in dark, wintery places ...
Yet, they don't stay there. They choose to become powerful meaning makers who learn from, share and inspire others through their experiences in a positive way.
The Meaning You Assign to Your Own Life Experiences
As you read the stories shared in the Daily Inspired Life community, I invite you to consider the meaning you assign to your own life experiences…
Is there a way I can turn that challenge into an opportunity?
Will I pass down my learned experience as wisdom for younger generations?
How do I want to write (or re-write) deeper meaning into my life?
As you ask yourself these questions, please connect with the storytellers and tell them how their story has inspired you or added meaning to your life in some way.
By reaching out to others, your experience is enhanced and you'll find deeper meaning in the message each story has for you.
Wishing you a wonderful Winter depending on where you are in the world.
With love
Karletta Marie.
Shape the Meaning of Your Story
As you reflect on the meaning you give to your experiences, you may begin to see that your story is not fixed. It is something you are shaping, moment by moment. To find out more explore Transform Your Story.
And if you’d like to explore how stories shape the meaning of our lives, in a more connected way, you’re welcome to join us in the Daily Inspired Life Story Circle, where we gather to listen, reflect, and share together.
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