Meaning-Making

Meaning-Making offers a collection of whimsical essays, stories, and exercises aimed at navigating life's big and small questions to enhance peace, clarity, purpose, and connection. It explores themes of mindfulness, personal growth, creativity, authenticity, and the balance between work and life through reflective and narrative writing.

Mindfulness Personal Growth Creativity and Expression Work-Life Balance Authentic Living Resilience and Coping Relationship Dynamics Gratitude and Positivity Humor and Storytelling

The hottest Substack posts of Meaning-Making

And their main takeaways

Mindful Eating: Savor the Moment

157 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
  1. Mindful eating involves focusing solely on the food you're eating.
  2. In today's world filled with distractions, it can be challenging to eat mindfully.
  3. Committing to eating with intention and attention can help savor the moment and truly taste your food.

”NOThern” lights

137 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
😂 Humor Entertainment
  1. The author's wife played a prank about seeing northern lights, causing the author to search for them
  2. Despite the disappointment, the author's wife had a good laugh at the author's expense
  3. The author realized the prank after being fooled and shared the humorous experience with readers

Gratitude, the antidote to imposter syndrome

117 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Reflection Gratitude
  1. Imposter syndrome can make us feel like we don't deserve success, but it's important not to compare ourselves to others.
  2. We each have our own unique path to follow, so focus on your journey and creative endeavors without worrying about competition.
  3. Practicing gratitude can help combat feelings of being an imposter and make us appreciate what we have achieved.

Find someone who is a catalyst for your power: (Working with Your Gift #3)

117 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Gifts Relationships Support Feedback Mentorship
  1. Finding a catalyst can enhance and amplify your gifts, making you more powerful.
  2. Different types of catalysts include mutually strengthening relationships, friendly competition, cheerleader-type support, and honest feedback from a peer group.
  3. Embrace the catalysts in your life to unlock your full potential and amplify your latent power.
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Create Your Unique Symbol (& 6 more updates!)

78 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Workshops Courses Symbolism
  1. Attend a workshop to craft your unique symbol, diving into your life story and cherished memories to create a personalized symbol.
  2. Explore creative self-assessment tools and quizzes to understand your strengths and weaknesses in the creative process.
  3. Consider the balance between personal life and business ventures, acknowledging the need for delegation and time management.

The unspoken secret to connecting to the "Global Idea Sharing" space (or maybe I’m just making excuses…)

58 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Creativity Globalization Communication Ideas Community
  1. Connecting with people in the 'Global Idea Sharing' space is important for sharing ideas effectively.
  2. Authenticity is key in sharing ideas, even if it means not following traditional sales tactics.
  3. Finding a balance between emotional and intellectual connection in sharing ideas can lead to a unique perspective in the Dutch 'idea market.'

Memento Mori

1 HN point • 08 Feb 23
  1. The author's daughter has a history of fainting from pain.
  2. The author experienced trauma and fear when their daughter fainted recently.
  3. The concept of 'Memento Mori' and gratitude for life are deeply ingrained in the author's mindset.