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

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

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Living the Questions

The meaning of life for the speaker has been the pursuit of questions they had as a child, such as understanding their identity, purpose in the world, and the nature of the world itself. Growing up in a working-class family without a background in education, they were fortunate to have opportunities for learning and growth. They emphasize the importance of living the questions rather than seeking immediate answers, allowing one to eventually discover answers through faithful exploration.

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