Living With Meaning
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Stop and smell the roses (and the wildflowers too!)
This picture was taken the other day as I was on a quick stroll. Oxeye Daisies never fail to uplift. A couple of years ago I might have appreciated wildflowers with only my eyes. These days, I also take a moment to appreciate their scent…
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How to make ethical decisions in a complex world
What makes an action truly moral? We all make countless decisions each day, but how do we know which ones are good? It can often feel very confusing.
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With Meaning Weekly Newsletter – 9 Apr 2025
The good weather has been continuing here on the island, and I’ve been lucky enough to get out a few times this week and get into nature. April really seems like the month of yellow. Celandine, dandelions, marsh marigold, primroses, and the last remaining daffodils seem to dominate the verges. I hope you’ve managed to…
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Living With Meaning, Weekly – 2 Apr 2025
There’s lots of exciting things in this Wednesday’s edition, including a five-minute guided meditation where I whisk you away to an idyllic sea view on the edge of a cliff, an article on how to cement those well-intentioned good habits we all try and establish, and a breathing exercise to try. And more!
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Living With Meaning – Part 2: Composite and Provisional Beliefs
Every day, we cling to beliefs and opinions even as the world reveals their flaws, because, emotionally, we are not yet ready to give up on those parts of our internal world we are so attached to; and in doing so, we invite unnecessary suffering. In this week’s lesson, we will explore the importance of…
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Living With Meaning – Part 1: The Inevitability of Belief
Throughout our lives, belief is the thread that weaves together our experiences, perceptions, and understandings. Whether you identify as religious, atheist, or agnostic, belief is the version of reality you think is true. Whether you are a staunch advocate of science and reason or have deeply held political ideologies or moral convictions, belief underpins how…
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Living With Meaning: An Introduction
Welcome to Living With Meaning, a set of ongoing teachings to help you tackle the complex challenges of modern life and achieve the success and fulfilment we desire. In today’s world, life can get so complicated and frenetic that it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important, or what we’re really striving for.
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