w8 Daniel H. Pink-a whole new mind

A whole new mind in a high concept and high touch age.

Meaning-one of the Six Senses:

There are two practical, whole-minded ways for individuals, families, and business to begin the search for meaning: start taking spirituality seriously and start taking happiness seriously.

First, We ought to take spirituality seriously because of its demonstrated ability to improve our lives- something that might be even more valuable when so many of us have satisfied our material needs.

Second, Dalai Lama believes the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. Happiness can not be pursued; it must ensue. What does happiness derive from? According to Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman, a professor at the university of Pennsylvania and founder of the "positive psychology" movement, happiness derives from a mix of factors. Part of it depends on biology. But all of us can learn how to reach the upper portions of our individual range-where happiness can ensue. Others contribute to happiness are engaging in satisfying work, avoiding negative events and emotions, being married, and having a rich social network. Also important are gratitude, forgiveness and optimism.

What methods can we start the search for meaning?

• Say Thanks: Feelings of gratitude enhance well-being and deepen one's sense of meaning. Two variations on this them are the birthday gratitude list and the gratitude one-a-day.
• Take The 20-10 Test: ask yourself, if you inherited $20 million, no strings attached, would you spend your days the way you spend them now? If you know you had at most ten years to live, would you stick with your current Job? If the answer is no, that ought to tell you something.
• Measure Your Spirit: try to do two self-assessments that help measure qualities and attitudes associated with Meaning. First is called the Spiritual Transcendence Scale (more info: www.evergreen.loyola.edu/~rpiedmont/STSR.htm). Second is called the Index of Core Spiritual Experience( more info: www.tinyurl.com/5sz7u).
• Read These Books:
  
• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
• Authentic Happiness by Martin E. P. Seligman
• Flow by Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi
• What Should I Do With My Life? by Po Bronson
• Mindfulness by Ellen Langer
• The Art of Happiness by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D.
• Visit a Labyrinth: resources are
  
• Websites:
• The Worldwide Labyrinth Locator: www.labyrinthsociety.org
  
• The Labyrinth Society: www.labyrinthsociety.org
  
• Labyrinthos: www.labyrinthos.net
  
• Labyrinth Company: www.labyrinthcompany.com
  
• a wooden "finger labyrinth": www.relax4life.com
  
• Books
• Walking a Sacred Path by Lauren Artress
• Labyrinths and Mazes by Jurgen Hohmuth
• Picture Yourself at Ninety