Finding Meaning Through Existential Work and Values

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The importance of existential work lies in understanding one's values, aspirations, and daily behaviors, ensuring they align with personal beliefs. Realigning actions with values can lead to a sense of purpose and fulfillment, even in simple activities like drawing or reading. It's crucial to identify what genuinely matters and pursue it, whether for personal enjoyment or professional fulfillment, as demonstrated in the movie by the character's journey towards meaningful pursuits.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s travel back in time to the height of quirky hipsterdom, 2009, and dive into 500 Days of Summer! This movie has been heavily requested for almost the entire time we’ve been doing the podcast. As the movie reminds us several times, this is NOT a love story! So we will be breaking down the concept of “Situationships”, what are they, how do you end up them, and how to get out of them. So check it out unless you want to end up like a Tom.

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