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MEANING OF LIFE EXPERIMENT

30 hq videos, 30 meditations & exercises. free app for happiness & less stress www.themeaningoflife.tv, winner: audience choice.

Android App Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.baytreelabs.mol

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iOS App Currently In Production

Just launched, The Meaning of Life Experiment is a completely Free Happiness App created specifically for the Happiness App challenge. It is an engaging Journey of Self-Discovery, where people take an experiment to see how they can increase their happiness and well-being through various tools. Users rate themselves on levels of happiness at the beginning and at the end of the experiment. Through the App, users can gain access to 30 HQ original inspiring videos and interactive exercises, as well as 30 Meditations and seven 3 min Stress Busters . There are over 25 hours of free content. Users can then engage in a Global Conversation to share ideas with others all over the world.

The App is based on 20 years of research into the Science of Happiness, the brain neurology of emotion, and Stress Management. It is designed for anyone interested in increasing their levels of happiness and well-being, as well as discovering their potential in life. All the content can be accessed for free as you progress through your timeline.

You can watch the trailer here: http://youtu.be/O6FZjyZTvvE

My Inspiration I have always felt that it is my Life Purpose to support and inspire people to become happier! I run a clinic specialising in treating stress-related disorders, and I felt that there was nothing out there that could help people increase their happiness quotient in the moment, when they were feeling down or stressed. Seeing the App competition, I wanted to create an app that had many tools at people’s disposal, that can help them access their inner-happiness and stillness at any time.

What you get in the App

• Each day you can access a powerful 10 or 20 minute guided Meditation with specially designed background music to take you deeper
• On your Timeline, you can access many hours of Videos on discovering more happiness, as well as your Life Purpose
• A Journal to document your Self-Reflections, as well as a Gratitude Journal
• Share experiences with other people taking the experiment on Social Media

Originality and Innovation: We feel that this is the first time someone has released a whole comprehensive Happiness & Live Purpose program through an app, with this level of content (over 25 hours). We feel the timeline is an innovation, where people have 30 days of content so they can see how their journey over time.

Potential Positive Impact: We believe this app will become a large global experiment on increasing the world’s happiness quotient, by getting more people to meditate, to learn more about their minds, and using innovative in-the-moment tools. Whatever people are going through in their lives, we believe there is a video or meditation which can help support them. Because it is completely free, this will increase accessibility.

Technical Difficulty: To create the app for the competition, we had to overcome the challenge of allowing users to access such a huge amount of content in a clear simple way.

User Interface and design: We designed a simple clear interface with a non-cluttered design, to help the user navigate the content. We hope you enjoy our app!

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"The Meaning of Life Experiment" is an innovative, free app designed to enhance your well-being by exploring the principles of the Science of Happiness. You can engage in transformative activities including daily meditation sessions (10 or 20 minutes), insightful videos, and thought-provoking reflection questions. These resources are conveniently accessible both on the app and our website. Our mission is to inspire personal growth, community engagement, and global transformation. This app is a tool for self-empowerment, enabling you to overcome limiting thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through Meditation, Self-knowledge, and Service. Our goal is to help individuals realize their full potential, thereby fostering a more conscious and joyful society. We are committed to helping users discover their Life Purpose, believing that this can lead to a more fulfilling life and a stronger community. Join our "Conscious Change Family" and be a part of creating a more aware, united world. Let's embark on this journey together to live inspired lives, rooted in our shared human values. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync, available to subscribe free of charge. The download of Meaning of Life Experiment is free of charge. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

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The Meaning of Life Experiment; The Age When You’ll Find Purpose

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The calendar has turned the page and we find ourselves facing a brand new year and decade. So many of us take this annual ritual as a signal to assess our life’s purpose and meaning. The very question of the meaning of life  has captivated human existence from the very beginning, from philosophy to religion, to science, and metaphysics. But now a scientific study has determined the average age at which people say they believe they’ve found some meaning, 

In a 2009 psychological test called “ The Meaning of Life Questionnaire ,” over 8000 participants displayed two very different scores – the first being how hard the participants felt they were searching for a sense of meaning, or purpose, and the second score showing whether the participants believe they’d found it. The results? The harder participants looked for meaning, the lower their happiness and life satisfaction were rated.

There is no one meaning per se; the meaning of life is both a universal and individual quest and one that is ever-changing. As researchers have discovered, the meaning of life is not a single, specific goal we aim to reach, but a continual striving that we fine-tune and evaluate, transforming as we grow and age.

Searching For Meaning in Life: The Secret to Aging Wisely

Our society is hyper-focused on all the ways we can stay young, from spending hours to the gym, eating the latest health food craze, undergoing plastic surgery, or even reprogramming our DNA . But what if the secret to aging well isn’t about turning back the clock, but instead embracing the wisdom that comes with aging with meaning? A group of psychiatrists at the University of California, San Diego are working to p inpoint the age humans are most likely to find one’s purpose or meaning in life and the results may or may not be surprising.

A cohort of over 1000 people, aged 21 to 100, was interviewed and the results show that we begin to feel our life has meaning by the age of sixty. In fact, according to the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry , “ the search for meaning is often at its lowest, and the ‘presence’ of meaning is at its highest.” When asked what constitutes meaning or purpose, researchers at the UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center suggested that you cultivate the following:

• Positive self-image
• Authentic relationships
• Long-term, meaningful goals
• Contributing to society
• Engagement in creativity
• Reading books
• Adaptability

Okay, Boomer: How Millennials Can Learn From Their Elders

When we’re younger, our lives are often looked at as a wide-open book; the world and all its possibilities seem vast and endless. This state of flux, from friendships to jobs, to where we live and how we make our way in the world, is this generation’s norm. These are the years where society expects us to be finding ourselves.

But at a certain point, society expects us to “settle down” in the form of a defined career, a stable relationship, etc. Does this stability translate into the search for meaning being over? Or is this very human desire to understand and live our purpose develop, shift, and transform as we age? 

Scientists have discovered while the quest for purpose is natural, not finding it by a certain age can have detrimental impacts on our health and well-being. In other words, searching for the meaning of life is a natural and positive aspect of our lifelong developmental growth and can result in a higher index of connection, meaning or purpose, and health.

Intentionally striving for life’s purpose can be viewed as an advanced human ability, one that is deeply rooted in our patterns of life. Oftentimes, we focus on the  negative patterns that might be inhibiting our personal growth, and while recognizing this is important, it’s also critical to take stock of the ways our inherent desire for meaning develops. 

What are some of the secrets to finding meaning in one’s life as we age into our 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond? Sometimes it’s as simple as establishing the rules for your own life or stepping outside of your comfort zone. This is why “60 is the new 40” is redefining aging because so many baby boomers are defying traditional ideas through second (or third) careers, healthy living, and living with the purpose that other generations can learn from. 

While it might sound odd, incorporating the act of failing, especially as we age, can also heighten the sense of meaning in your life, as can consciously directing your energy to what brings you joy. These acts do many things, including developing and honing one’s sense of self-awareness and intuition, two key components of finding purpose in one’s life.  

How Do You Find Meaning in Life: The Why of What We Do

One of the key life areas that receive the most energy in our search for meaning is in the work we do, or the career choices we make. From an early age we’re asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” and the focus on career-centric choices from high school to universities is pervasive.

But what if these questions were also asked – why do you want to be that, or how do you want your work-life to look like? Perhaps if we began asking those questions of younger people as they embark on their pre-career studies, the search for meaning in their life might be more focused, and yes, meaning-full. 

Leading experts in the area of work and meaning agree that understanding the “why” of work can help to infuse our nine-to-five existence with a deeper sense of purpose. After all, we spend an inordinate amount of time in our work-life; one that is centered on a shared sense of purpose, personal growth, and positive engagement make going to work all the more meaningful and lead to being part of what authors David and Wendy Ulrich define as an abundant organization. 

But what if work doesn’t define your life’s meaning? After all, the average working person can change jobs every three to four years and therefore have a number of careers over their working life. If this is you, focusing on the “how” of work can help to define life’s meaning, and can allow for a sense of autonomy in which work serves to support one’s larger purpose or creative endeavors. 

Finding Your Way Toward Meaning

Many are overwhelmed at the idea of finding meaning in their life; they feel it is beyond their budget, or time, or lifestyle. However, as the saying goes, the journey begins with one step. Try this simple mental exercise to help define what matters to you, adapted from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

All you need is a piece of paper, a pen or pencil, and time for yourself. Create a list of the different areas of your life, such as relationships, jobs, education, spirituality, health, family, and recreation. Using a scale from 1 (not important) to 5 (most important), evaluate each item on the list as to the level of importance it holds for you. 

After you’ve defined two or three most important things on your list, take some time to write out your relationship to those items and how you would like to find more meaning in them. It’s important to take your time with this exercise – remember, Rome and the meaning of your life weren’t built in a day and the cultivation of patience is one of the most critical parts of discovering, refining, and living with purpose. If writing is not your process, try sitting in stillness while listening to any of the many free guided meditations available online. 

Writing not your thing? Try Ashok Gupta’s “Meaning of Life” free meditations, ten and twenty minute guided apps and daily teaching videos that can help support one’s search for a purpose by relaxing the listener’s nervous system. Gupta is the creator of the Gupta Program for Health and Happiness, a neuroplasticity training program for those living with persistent health and well-being issues including fibromyalgia, anxiety, chronic fatigue and more. Gupta has expanded this program, which has assisted those suffering from these conditions achieve a better quality of life and applied it to the search for a more meaningful life itself. 

Finding Purpose; The Truest Expression of Being Human

The study exposes a paradox in how we search for meaning and suggests that a more subtle approach could be the answer. Psychiatrists define this as the presence of meaning and the search for meaning . Chronically ill patients were studied over a period of time for how they successfully coped with their ongoing health conditions. The study showed that those who experienced what can be viewed as having a positive presence of meaning had a higher quality of life than those who were in a constant search for meaning. 

Rather than making the search about finding meaning, experts have turned to Viktor Frankl as a model for how to live a life of meaning. Frankl, a World War II Holocaust survivor, wrote extensively on how he was able to emerge from the horrific experience that took the life of so many, including his wife and mother. He realized that focusing on finding meaning and purpose was the antidote to suffering and became his life’s mission — to help others discover their purpose, through finding beauty, and engaging in meaningful relationships and endeavors. 

Frankl’s model, as well as many others, have provided important life lessons — that by consciously choosing to live with purpose and meaning we not only improve the quality of our lives, but of those around us. The Buddha is quoted as saying, “your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.” It seems to be a very worthy resolution as we enter into 2020.

About the Author

Lisa Trank began writing after many years as a performing artist – an actress and singer – and is happy to bring those years of crafting characters and storytelling into her writing life. In addition to Gaia, her work has been published in the Saturday Evening Post, University of Denver Journal, Salon, Tablet, Kveller, MindBodyGreen, and in a number of anthologies.  Lisa is also an author marketing and platform building consultant. Her clients have been featured in “Fresh Air with Terry Gross,” PBS Newshour, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Colorado Matters, Common Ground, and more.

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How Does an HSP Cope With All the Suffering in the World?

If you’re not familiar with the term HSP, please see the definition for “Highly Sensitive Person” from Dr. Elaine Aron .

With no simple answer, I’m afraid. I’ve pondered my own answer to this question for several years. The following Meditation of Hope and Love came to me during one of my own meditations a few years ago. I use it often…and lately, that means almost daily!

A Meditation of Hope and Love

Find a meditation time – at least 30 minutes, or longer, if possible. You know the criteria – quiet, uninterrupted time and space, preferably your own special place that may have candles or a special feeling of comfort and security for you.

Sit or lie down in a very comfortable position. (I prefer lying, with something light and soft to cover me.)

• Begin slow, deep breathing, focusing on blowing all your breath out – as if blowing out a candle.
• Breathe in deeply, through your nose, to a count of 8 or 10. Hold for a count of four.
• Breathe out, again as if blowing out a candle, to a count of ten.

You want to create a very deep cleansing breath. Notice: You might begin yawning, or drifting off to sleep. Go with whatever feels best for you. There is no ‘doing it wrong’ here. Just keep practicing until eventually you can complete the whole meditation. Now here comes the harder, yet important part.

Begin to allow your mind to go ahead and focus on all the things you have been concerned or worrying about. Like many of you, I have been close to tears each day as I hear about all the suffering in the world.

Lovingly ask each individual concern to patiently wait in line — assuring them they will all have a chance to be heard. In your relaxed state, begin to see each entity forming a line, waiting patiently. As they come up to be heard, assign them a name like Robin Williams, Gaza/Palenstine conflict, Nigerian girls or maybe for you it might be lost job, finances, or whatever else evolves as an appropriate and loving way to remember and honor your concerns.

As an HSP, these kinds of images tend to burrow deep into my inner world and I can begin to feel burdened, lethargic, and sometimes hopeless. Cognitively, I know there is really nothing I can (concretely) do about these tragedies, yet my yearnings for a better world keep my mind occupied.

Now comes the next step in your meditation.

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