Find Purpose Using Science! Unitarian Universalist Curriculum and Resource Developers Collaborate with Dr. Tsipursky
Summary
In his research and work, both in the camps and afterward in private practice, he found that, in order for individuals to survive and thrive, it is crucial for each to self-reflect on their sense of purpose and meaning in life.The second set of strategies stems from studies showing that people have a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life when they are part of a community and have strong social bonds.The Unitarian Universalist Curriculum and Resource Developers (http://www.uucards.org/glebtsip.php) is collaborating with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, the author of "Find Your Purpose Using Science," in order to gain insight on the above question.His workbook combines an engaging narrative, stories from people’s lives, and research-informed exercises designed to help people cultivate a rich sense of meaning and purpose.The Unitarian Universalist Curriculum and Resource Developers and Dr. Tsipursky are collaborating around his workbook and other content focused on whether science really can answer life’s big questions, such as “why am I here” and “what is the purpose of life for me?” These questions, as Dr. Tsipursky describes in his work, have become answerable due to a recent wave of research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and medicine.The findings reveal three science-informed strategies for finding purpose and living a meaningful life.The second set of strategies stems from studies showing that people have a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life when they are part of a community and have strong social bonds.