Ever since I first read the words, I’ve been fascinated by the opening verse of the Gospel of John: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." This has always ...

Bindi — This name has multiple meanings, including "little girl" or " butterfly in Australian Aboriginal culture, and "drop" ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. At business schools, scholars of entrepreneurship generally follow one of two basic theories of ...

What is the definition of meaning? When we talk about meaning in psychology, we are generally referring to a significant or valuable explanation for why something happened or why it matters. This ...

“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his new podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy ...

In almost every public surveyed, substantial shares identify others in their life as a source of meaning. Family is most frequently mentioned in almost all survey publics and appears within the top ...

This post is an adapted excerpt from my new book, The Resilient Life: Manage Stress, Reduce Burnout, and Strengthen Your Mental and Physical Health. Purpose comes in lots of different shapes and sizes ...