Explore the fundamental human search for meaning in this episode of "Learning English with Human Beans." Join George and Alice as they unpack how we create significance in our lives, understand "closure" as a vital psychological need, and learn how our personal stories shape our sense of purpose. Through everyday examples and psychological insights, discover why meaning-making may be our most essential human journey—while building vocabulary to discuss life's deeper questions in English.

Sources:

Frankl, V. E. (1984). Man's Search for Meaning. Beacon Press.

Yalom, I. D. (1980). Existential Psychotherapy. Basic Books.

Yalom, I. D. (1992). When Nietzsche Wept. Basic Books.

Neimeyer, R. A. (2001). Meaning Reconstruction & the Experience of Loss. American Psychological Association.

Baumeister, R. F. (1991). Meanings of Life. Guilford Press.

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