How to Live a Meaningful Life | Brian S. Lowery | TED

What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it. (Recorded at TED2024 on April 19, 2024)

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[namrata]

Being a part of a story that is not yours provides meaning to your life... What a wonderful line..

[CynthiaBurks-jh]

After so many years of thinking that accomplishments would satisfy me, I came to realize that was not enough. This talk will help me to focus on the aspects that will create meaning in my life instead. So appreciate this talk!

[stacibrigham]

I absolutely love this message. If you set out each day with the intention to listen more, talk less and serve others success will find you. This has never failed me. Too many people get caught up in the metrics they want to achieve and lose their direction/focus along the way. You must stay focused on the intent to serve as you complete your goals and you’ll be far more successful than if you’d just focused on the goals. And it’ll be a much more fulfilling journey.

[Tobywan]

If you can be content with what you have... That is a good first step.
Second step is to try to lessen the suffering that's around you, If you cannot do that, then you will suffer.

[shwetabramhecha]

thank you so much for being a meaningful part of our lives in such a small yet profound way !

[Flyboy]

Look for opportunities to be a part of stories that are not your own and bigger than your own..
Be a supporting role in others' stories.
Accept that the pursuit of meaning may not generate happiness in return - but pain and challenges.
Be grateful for those who allow you to participate and allow others to be grateful to participate.
The role you played in others stories' will matter more than your personal achievements at the end of your story.

Very profound, illuminating and soul-penetrating.

[godstimeokpe]

This content is great because it teaches how to feels fulfilling when you create meaningful in other's story by participating.

[TheFighter-Teacher]

being a part of stories that not your own, , makes life meaningful after all that achievements and success👍👍👍very true

[craigbrechner]

Thank you, Professor Lowery for this important message. I still remember sitting in your class as an SEP student. Thank you!

[PhilosopherScholar]

“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.”
― Jim Carrey

[sanchitachakraborty]

Awesome ❤
Be a light, and make other Peoples' life brighter.

[collinrutherford]

Great reminder that while personal achievements provide coherence and purpose, true fulfillment often comes from the significance we create through our relationships and contributions to others.

[prakashmungekar]

Brilliant message. Thanks for sharing.

[nida.]

Thanks, Professor Lowery! Your message was beautifully worded.

[phyothirimon]

Such a meaningful and inspirational talk! Actually, these days, I am finding what does meaningful life means when I encounter lots of ups and downs in my life. But I am trying a little supporting actor energy in my students' life as you mentioned. Thank you for your valuable encouragement!

[مهرنوشعزیزیزارزمی-جع]

It was an impressive talk❤all of us should try to be a part of story that is not ours

[markpromise]

When you have meaning in your life, that means that someone else gave you the opportunity to participate in a story that is not your own. And for that you should feel a deep gratitude for the people that have allowed you to participate in that story that is not your own.
On the other side, you when you allow people participate in your life, you’re giving them the opportunity to generate meaning.

[adamshafishaik]

it is easy to see and it feels comfortable to chase things you understand and you can achieve.

[wellbodisalone]

"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.” — Serena Williams

[MoneyWithMaryam]

When he said "Purpose is a way of thinking about what your life can be and should be in the future" - Absolutely! Too many people think about their life as searching for a purpose rather than creating their own purpose. Love it!