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Very interesting point. I think one has to be aware of one's inbuilt limitations; it's not possible to be doing meaningful stuff all the time as you'll burn ou

by philk 17y ago

Very interesting point. I think one has to be aware of one's inbuilt limitations; it's not possible to be doing meaningful stuff all the time as you'll burn out. Hence it might be better to simply aim for a somewhat meaningful life; choose a goal you think is worthwhile and do something towards it every single day. Over time, if it's making progress and bringing you a measure of happiness you can slowly tweak your life so that you spend more and more time pursuing this goal. The trick is probably to realise that a) there is no optimally meaningful experience and b) life is a marathon, not a sprint (generally speaking), and getting worked up that you're not moving fast enough is not productive. It's just that you'd better be running in the first place.

keeptrying 17y ago
Supporting an underpriveleged childs college education for 4 yeas in engineering or medical school is meaningful work. Its costs only $2000. Give a bit every month and your doing meaningful (really meaningful) work. http://www.ffe.org http://www.ffe.org Whatever you do is meaningful as long as it helps someone.
- Psyonic 17y ago
  Unless they go on to have a meaningful life, why is helping them meaningful? I don't mean to be argumentative, I'm just curious.
  - keeptrying 17y ago
    I wish I could answer your question but that would mean I'd have reached Budhha-hood :). Helping others is about the most meaningful thing you can do. What else is there? All I can say is to try it out and see how you feel. You can support families in Africa for $10 a month. If you want theory then you could try the following books: 1. "The Art Of Happiness" - (Interviews with Dalai Lama). 2. "A New Earth"
- philk 17y ago
  Not to comment on the merits of this particular charity, but the important part is the feeling of doing meaningful work rather than the meaningfulness of the work per se. Part of this is feeling that you are contributing something unique to the cause yourself. I do not believe that writing a check each month would make you feel that you were doing anything meaningful (after all, many people are capable of writing a cheque).
  - keeptrying 17y ago
    Many people have the ability to write a cheque but they dont. All I can say is to try it and see how it makes you feel. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

by philk 17y ago

keeptrying 17y ago

Supporting an underpriveleged childs college education for 4 yeas in engineering or medical school is meaningful work. Its costs only $2000. Give a bit every month and your doing meaningful (really meaningful) work. http://www.ffe.org http://www.ffe.org Whatever you do is meaningful as long as it helps someone.

Psyonic 17y ago
Unless they go on to have a meaningful life, why is helping them meaningful? I don't mean to be argumentative, I'm just curious.
- keeptrying 17y ago
  I wish I could answer your question but that would mean I'd have reached Budhha-hood :). Helping others is about the most meaningful thing you can do. What else is there? All I can say is to try it out and see how you feel. You can support families in Africa for $10 a month. If you want theory then you could try the following books: 1. "The Art Of Happiness" - (Interviews with Dalai Lama). 2. "A New Earth"
philk 17y ago
Not to comment on the merits of this particular charity, but the important part is the feeling of doing meaningful work rather than the meaningfulness of the work per se. Part of this is feeling that you are contributing something unique to the cause yourself. I do not believe that writing a check each month would make you feel that you were doing anything meaningful (after all, many people are capable of writing a cheque).
- keeptrying 17y ago
  Many people have the ability to write a cheque but they dont. All I can say is to try it and see how it makes you feel. You'll be pleasantly surprised.