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Pain Is What You Make Of It

Posted on January 16, 2013 by admin

Aristotle’s famously said, “Learning is not child’s play; we cannot learn without pain.” Let me begin with a caveat about suffering; I have not and do not wish to glorify suffering for its own sake. After all, Aristotle also said … Continue reading →

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How to Find Meaning in the Mundane

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

As much as we might wish it were different, most of our lives are filled with routine and mundane tasks. We tend to minimize these routines, thinking that they have very little value in the grand scheme of things. However, … Continue reading →

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Leading in Difficult Times: Finding Meaning in Hardship

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

We understand intuitively how transcendent, positive moments in life are meaningful. However, those skilled at cultivating lifelong happiness also find meaning in suffering and struggle. Write down something difficult that has happened to you either personally or professionally. Now, take … Continue reading →