September's Food For Thought: A Fresh Perspective On Finding Meaning in the Daily Grind

As we dive back into the daily grind, do you ever catch yourself asking, "What’s the meaning of life?" Why do we push ourselves day in and day out, only to face the inevitability of it all? If these thoughts have crossed your mind, you're certainly not alone.

I recently tuned into THIS episode of the 10 Percent Happier podcast with Dan Harris, featuring the brilliant Maria Popova, and it completely reframed my perspective. In this episode, they explore the illusion of certainty and how we can shift our focus from the existential "why" to the awe-inspiring "what"—what we can control, what we know, and the beauty that lies in the present moment.

Maria’s wisdom is both grounding and liberating. She reminds us that “the hardest thing in life is not getting what you want, but knowing what you want.” This insight hit home for me, and I think it will for you too.