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On this episode, I answer the question: how does meaning come into ones life? If you feel aimless and have no roadmap, taking responsibility for your own actions can be the first step toward purpose. I then talk about why people can look at their suffering as an opportunity rather than a cruel joke. I also express my journey toward meaning while in the midst ... Show More
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