by John M. DeMarco | Sep 12, 2023 | Make Your Own Meaning
Today, each of us lives in the epicenter of a dynamic, surreal tension between the forces of tremendous potential and forces that could extinguish our species and render Earth uninhabitable for most life forms. And regardless of how these forces play out on a...
by John M. DeMarco | Sep 12, 2023 | Make Your Own Meaning
Creating your own meaning in life, often referred to as existential meaning, is a deeply personal and introspective journey. Here are 10 steps to help you make your own meaning in life: 1. Self-Reflection: Begin by reflecting on your values, beliefs, and what truly...
by John M. DeMarco | Apr 3, 2022 | Make Your Own Meaning
April 3, 2022 I’m feeling more joyful and peaceful after a couple days of re-grounding myself in the basics of Buddhism (my core psychological practice of the past three years), amid the existential context of providing meaning within a world that has no...
by John M. DeMarco | Sep 11, 2021 | Make Your Own Meaning
September 24, 2021 My first Fitbit is on the way! Yes, I’m very late to the party, but I need new types of tracking and motivation these days to offset the slowing of my metabolism and my body’s overall insistence on growing older and less efficient....
by John M. DeMarco | Jul 25, 2020 | Make Your Own Meaning
Feeding America: This organization has a COVID-19 Response Fund that is helping to ensure food banks across the country can feed those in need right now, including the children who rely on school meals to eat. Change.org: Change.org connects people across geographic...
by John M. DeMarco | Feb 17, 2020 | Make Your Own Meaning
I turned 52 today. It’s kind of a strange, surreal number. Like many of you I feel “younger” inside. I’m not sure how much younger in particular, but I recognize familiar perspectives and instincts that have been with me for as long as I can...
