Ignited With Meaning Purpose Development in our Youth Part 1 with Heather Malin [Episode 008]
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Feb 24, 2019 
In this enlightening discussion, Heather Malin, Director of Research at the Center on Adolescence at Stanford and author of *Teaching for Purpose*, delves into how young people develop a sense of purpose. She highlights the role of art in fostering children's imagination and agency. Heather defines purpose as meaningful intentions that extend beyond oneself and discusses the developmental milestones from childhood empathy to high school exploration. She also emphasizes the importance of teaching empathy and social responsibility in schools to help students engage with their communities.
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Art Sparked Early Purpose
- Heather Malin describes teaching art in Honduras and seeing kids use art to envision and shape their world.
- That experience revealed how art lets children imagine futures and express contributions to their communities.
Clear Definition Of Purpose
- Purpose equals a generalized intention that's meaningful to the self and contributes beyond the self.
- It is broad, enduring, and can be enacted in many ways over a lifetime.
Meaning Versus Purpose
- Meaning is broader than purpose and can come from relationships, work, or faith without requiring action.
- Purpose is forward-driving and requires an intention to act in ways that benefit others.
