Sally BramptonThere is one thing we know about meaning: that meaning consists in attachment to something bigger than you are.
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The most common proof that something has meaning is that it is meaningful to someone. It is not enough to bring meaning into your life, you must also be attached to the meaning. Meaningful things are not just good, they are good for you. They lift you up and help you grow in ways that you would not be able to do on your own.
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