Maddie Brygel & Jason Weel
Maddie Brygel & Jason Weel
Happiness: The Enemy of Meaning?
Happiness: The Enemy of Meaning?
Happiness: The Enemy of Meaning?
Sunday 21st March 2021
Ittay, a Jewish educator, discusses finding meaning beyond happiness and navigating grief in 'Making Sense of Chaos'.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Purpose Beyond Happiness: A Conversation with Ittay
Ultimately, when you don't have meaning, when you're not doing something in service of someone else, then you ultimately end up very unhappy.
Ever wondered if happiness is all there is to life? In this episode of 'Making Sense of Chaos', Maddie Brygel sits down with Ittay, a Jewish educator and journalist, to challenge the notion that happiness should be our ultimate goal. Ittay opens up about his belief that true fulfillment comes from finding meaning and purpose, not just fleeting moments of joy.
As a parent, he shares why he wants more for his kids than just happiness and how he's instilling a deeper sense of purpose in them. The conversation takes a heartfelt turn as Ittay recounts his journey through grief after losing his father to cancer at the age of 21. He talks about how the book 'Thirty Days' by Mark Raphael Baker shifted his perspective on death and helped him navigate his loss.
This episode doesn't shy away from tough topics like fear and ideologies, offering a raw and honest look at how understanding these elements can lead to a more meaningful life. Listeners will also find practical advice on discussing death with loved ones, including an exercise on writing about how we want to die.
This isn't just another chat about life's challenges; it's a supportive and enlightening conversation that encourages you to look beyond the pursuit of happiness and find your true purpose.