Dr. Howell’s Reflections
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Meaning-Making Part 7
March 10, 2025
It’s very understandable when we become attached to our possessions. Many of them have profound meanings. Sometimes, we collect more and more of what we love; we may even hoard them. Some of our most meaningful possessions are not worth much monetarily, but to us, they are priceless.
Meaning-Making Part 6
March 9, 2025
A meaningful experience engages our mind, and we embody that experience in some profound way. A meaningful experience naturally involves our hearts and emotions, but most of all, it reverberates in our souls.
Meaning-Making Part 5
March 8 2025
Ancestry.com and other forums for finding our ancestral roots have captured the imaginations of thousands. 23andme, Living DNA, Family Tree DNA, SelfDecode, and Nebula Genomics are a few of the services on the market. The age group that most frequently buys these services is 34-54, with the 55+ age group running a close second. Why this is true is a matter of speculation. Still, one of the working hypotheses is that people with children and grandchildren are more acutely aware of their mortality and are interested in their family origins because it is a meaningful way of knowing who they are, with the bonus of passing that information down to their children.
Meaning-Making Part 4
March 7, 2025
“Meaning-making" is to intentionally experience that which we most value. For example, I had a meaningful conversation with someone this morning who I mentor and who I value very much. In mentoring this young person, I naturally pass along what I have learned, and because they are someone I cherish, it's a win-win for us both. We explore many issues of his life that I went through at his age. His honest and non-defensive approach to life is refreshing and inspiring. Therefore, my meetings with him have many levels of meaning. The fact that he, too, enjoys and benefits from the interaction adds another layer of value and meaning for me. It reminds me of when I was his age and other wonderful people mentored me. Those were meaningful times and the precious memories of these remarkable people are very meaningful to my soul.
Meaning-Making Part 3
March 6, 2025
Many things in our lives have tremendous meaning, like times with family and loved ones. And meaningful work is fantastic and rewarding. Being part of something greater than ourselves is another meaningful endeavor. Our minds, bodies, and hearts embrace our meaningful things, and we cherish most, the ones that are charged with love, happiness, and fulfillment.
Meaning-Making Part 2
March 5, 2025
What are the most meaningful things in your life? Why are they so meaningful to you? Do they have meaning because of love, fascination, or perhaps because of a soul connection? This week, we reflect on the meaning of meaning itself, how we determine what is most meaningful to us, and the sacred art of meaning-making.
Meaning-Making Part 1
March 4, 2025
What are the most meaningful things in your life? Why are they so meaningful to you? Do they have meaning because of love, fascination, or perhaps because of a soul connection? This week, we reflect on the meaning of meaning itself, how we determine what is most meaningful to us, and the sacred art of meaning-making.