Stop Chasing Happiness. Start Chasing Meaning
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July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
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@woolybullybananapeel8642
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
✨Thanks!✨🦛💨❤️
@imagine-sg6kr
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
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@someonesomeone25
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
There is no meaning. Even subjective meaning is an obvious illusion.
@Stenrieyk
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Don't lose yourself.
What's the name of the music in the background?
@youralikaliyauwu4868
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Where can I find the book?
@nobodycares3959
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
being an adult is when you understand this crap and what it is essentially telling you. is to follow the teachings of Jesus if you want to feel enlighten. Treat your mind and body like your favorite Weed plant give it the nutrition, food, and water that it needs to grow and prosper. If you feed it poison it will die. so will your consciousness and then your body will follow. That’s what you get when you combine psychology religion and science
@Esteban-y6e
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Until now, I thought my purpose was to exceed in academics. Now that I’m accomplishing some of these goals, I’m realizing that they don’t bring me any inherent joy, and they seem meaningless in the grand scheme of things. If I’m not happy, and I’m not fulfilled, what am I doing with my life?
@Hotcakes993
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Trying to find meaning in a world we never accepted invitation into is a bad idea. Why not just live life
@dawxay
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
What you are describing is "Euphoria" not happiness. Happiness is by definition a state of well being, when everything is fine. Not pleasure. Good video tho.
@maciejkamil
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Thank you. Happiness comes from working on a bigger goal.
@Sandesh-sh7ez
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Do you think the japanese idea of giving too much importance to work (leading to their toxic environment) is due to this idea also?
@paolobarbaro6445
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
the only meaning is happiness
@RebelFudge
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
I think most people will be happy if they have these three things in their life. 1. Good physical health 2. A job or pursuit that is fulfilling 3. A good social support network of friends or family
@kevindavidson8281
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
I feel like this only works if you have a good grounding in the existential definition of "meaning". If you're forgoing feeling good in this life in pursuit of some fundamental truth that doesn't really exist, you're gonna have a bad time.
I like the way Britt Hartley, author of No Nonsense Spirtuality, talks about meaning and spirituality as a bodily experience. Like I know an activity is meaningful to me based on the way my body feels while doing it. I'm "spiritual" because a lot of activities feel that way to me and I tend to enjoy and seek out more of those activities. It doesn't have to be connected to an otherworldly force or truth. I think that also gels with your video on intellectualizing, using the body and sensory experience as a way to approach mindfulness and connection.
@AzizurRahman-p9b9j
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Very nice, thanks
@محمدالمحمود-ب9ش6ل
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
There`s also a book called Obsidian Mindset of Becoming. Everyone should read it at least once in their life, it was a game changer
@AdamDennes
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Thank you for this video
@Camila-z1z5z
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Excellent video
@SalehSarefi-n1l2n
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Great video
@abw3325
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Great video, thank you. For example I never thought an ebook could really help until I read Obsidian Mindset of Becoming, I tried techniques from this book and my whole mental direction shifted in a few days, crazy experience
@cl759xahmad
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Thanks for helping
@GfgfEwew
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Quality content
@mohammedastif2515
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Wow, thank you for this
@almshiks3458
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Nice vid man
@hyperionsama
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
I’ve often thought that true happiness comes in the times of flow, when you stop “thinking” and simply just get into a zone of focus, through challenge… and in my opinion, ecstasy 👀
Great video bro
@LukeMlsna
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
this comment contains positive sentiment
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July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
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July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
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July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
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July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
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July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
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July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
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@Lemonremy
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
In this economy and state of the world?? Nah, you have a better chance chasing happiness
@ballgobbleromnom
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Happiness is like sand, the harder you try to grab it the faster it slips away. Pursue smtg larger than yourself, that will give your life meaning which will make your life worth all the days.
@P0A_S0DA
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Ended with an existential crisis
@ColoDelCartucho
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Nowadays I'm just searching for peace
@databaseofdesire
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
i start chasing meaning when i have such consciousness, it makes me more miserable and aware of the illusion of happiness, i would suggest nothing.
@kaa-fc2
July 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
This really made me stop and think.