Meaning in Life - the Essential Internal Compass & Life Force

     When parents, religious organizations, & schools fail to teach-by-embodying the meaningfulness of life, who will shine a light on & nurture this critical life force within each human being?
     Mindfulness (MBSR) is an evidence-based method / way of being, through which we EXPERIENCE the fact that meaning in life is independent of external forces. 

     "cross-sectional studies indicate that people who report greater meaning in life show less distress following stressful events such as terrorist attacks, cancer diagnoses, and bereavement.
     ... despite the toxic effect of bullying, meaning in life may prevent a young person from internalizing the victimization and/or provide a young person with additional reasons to live. 

     counselor, school or family-based interventions designed to bolster meaning in life & teach students that meaning in life should not be tied to external forces could be effective at helping students maintain a strong meaning in life, regardless of external circumstances that are perhaps beyond her control."

       Henry KL et al. The potential role of meaning in life in the relationship between bullying victimization and suicidal ideation. Journal of Youth and Adolescence 2013 DOI 10.1007/s10964-013-9960-2.

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