Happiness isn’t a destination—it’s a synthesis. After years of working closely with people at the end of life, I’ve come to believe that happiness is not simply about feeling good, achieving success or avoiding pain. It’s a deep inner alignment between meaning and purpose. And there’s a surprising, uniquely human tool that connects these two vital elements: Storytelling.
Think of happiness as a structure with two foundational pillars:
But these two don’t automatically connect. Meaning lives in the past. Purpose is rooted in the present and future. To align them, we need a bridge. That bridge is storytelling.
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