It's not happiness that we should be striving for...it's meaning.
Research has shown that having purpose and meaning in life increases overall well-being and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, enhances resiliency, builds self-esteem, and decreases the chances of depression. And ironically, the single-minded pursuit of happiness is leaving people less happy, according to recent research. Is it the very pursuit of happiness that prevents happiness.
And what about by giving of yourself, to a cause to serve or another person to love—the more human you are. By focusing our lives to “giving” rather than “taking,” we also acknowledge that there is more to the good life than the pursuit of simple happiness.
About Dr. John Suk
On most Sundays John Suk is the minister you’ll find behind Lawrence Park Community Church’s pulpit. He’s passionate about preaching compelling sermons that are both relevant to contemporary culture and deeply rooted in the Christian tradition. John also works hard at being an approachable, welcoming presence in the church, both for members and guests. Besides his divinity degrees, he has a Ph.D. in Communication Theory. He’s also the author of the acclaimed Not Sure: A Pastor’s Journey from Faith to Doubt (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2011). You can find his blog at: faithisntwhatyouthink.blogspot.ca.
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