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Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

James Hollis: The Goal of Life Is Meaning, Not Happiness

Jun 9, 2020
James Hollis, Jungian analyst and author, discusses the importance of finding meaning over happiness, resilience during tough times, interpreting symptoms from the psyche, embracing ambiguity for a fulfilling life, encountering the numinous, and living authentically to make a meaningful impact.
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  • Prioritize meaning over happiness for a fulfilling life.
  • Acknowledge inner conflicts through dreams and self-reflection.

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The Sounds True Foundation's Mission for Transformational Education

The Sounds True Foundation aims to create a wiser and kinder world by providing transformational tools like mindfulness and self-compassion to all, including at-risk youth, prisoners, veterans, and those in developing countries.

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