James Hollis: The Goal Of Life Is Meaning, Not Happiness

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4 жыл бұрын

Tami Simon speaks with Dr. Hollis about his latest work and the increasing sense of importance for many people around living more meaningful lives. They also discuss how to find resilience during difficult times, how our souls let us know when we’re not on the right path, the difference between “meaning” and “purpose,” and more. Subscribe to Sounds True for more: bit.ly/2EAugMf
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Dr. James Hollis is a Jungian analyst, a former executive director of the Jung Society of Washington, DC, and a professor of Jungian studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco/Houston. He is the author of 16 books including Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life, Living an Examined Life, and, most recently, Living Between Worlds.
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@erikpaterson1404 6 ай бұрын

Forget Peterson, and all those others on KZfaq. James Hollis is the best living authority, I belive in conveying Jung's teachings

@Sophia-yo9rp 19 күн бұрын

Dr Hollis IS the light. THANK YOU.

@karync.6707 9 ай бұрын

Wow, this really hit the spot! I'm a super happy person most of the time and do lots of fun, even joyous things, but at the end of the day, I'm still largely unfulfilled--I feel sort of hollow, like something is missing...I think it is meaning! TY Sounds True : )

@acrowshead 3 жыл бұрын

What a glorious man Jim Hollis is.

@GypsyJulie 4 жыл бұрын

This conversation made me think of what it is like for the poor kids growing up in inner cities. Without meaning in ones life one can feel very defeated. Teaching young people that happiness is not the goal, meaning is, could be a game changer in life. Now, how to do that is the question. Thank you Tami for this conversation with Dr Hollis!

@romanr7948 3 жыл бұрын

That also happens to richer kids in outer cities.

@romanr7948 3 жыл бұрын

I am fascinated with the linguistic mastery of both of you.

@tahwsisiht Жыл бұрын

❤️ 40:29 (Real spirituality is NEVER a business) 42:00 When one belongs to a certain religion and feels very satisfied and feels deeply connected, it doesn't mean one can't go deeper in and see, learn different depths. But learn to refrain from proselytizing. Let others follow their hearts and respect their decision. Accountability to one's self. That is the best we can do. Taking responsibility and fixing our "sins" (missing the target)

@poor_jafar Күн бұрын

14:30 20:32 23:06 Tizhushan/medicine 24:09 25:28 26:51 meaning is not chosen (disagreeing with Steven Hayes) 29:04 33:29 38:38

@stellaskopal 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Hollis is by far the best BS cutter I've heard. 😌🙏 "Shut Up, Suit Up, Show Up" Stoic philosophy in all its glory. Long time waiting for such a great interview and hungry for more. Thank you Tami!

@glennwhitney1494 2 жыл бұрын

I find this extremely inspiring. Thank you.

@nishasankaran 3 жыл бұрын

Dr. Hollis sigh...amazing as always💖🙏

@dasarohelova4828 2 жыл бұрын

Most wonderful man of great wisdom and valour...I pray for your health 🙏

@BlueSkies237 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you James Hollis 💙

@ramziha4678 4 жыл бұрын

both Life is about meaning and happiness thank so much for sharing Sounds True

@romanr7948 3 жыл бұрын

I think you intended to say that life is about both meaning and happiness.

@mars1783 2 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful and helpful insights!!! The pandemic showed us how broken our societies were and it's been traumatizing to many. The fears triggered my recent psychosis and healing practices I've created to cope through the traumas. Loved his stance that meaning is more important than happiness, because meaning adds to the baseline of inner peace by knowing we are on a journey of discovering ourselves. I feel a great sense of renewal and drive, now that suffering is manageable and my impatience with myself has subsided.... Well, for the most part!? Haha

@ireneahlberg6042 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much Love!

@chilloften 2 жыл бұрын

I so enjoy his comforting words of wisdom shared to me. 😘🦋

@c7eye 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James. Mr. Hollis. You helped me through my excruciatingly torturous midlife crisis. Thank you. I feel like there is a ripple effect. I feel like I am having a second one. My question is this. Do some people have more than one ???

@stagbeetle195 2 жыл бұрын

A fascinating and profound conversation. Thank you.

@Californiansurfer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you .. Downey California

@christopherrobbins9985 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe our Declaration of Independence should be amended....that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness...to life, liberty and the pursuit of meaning.

@Macksacco 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific.. Thank You. Get well, Jim.

@laotzu3258 4 жыл бұрын

If the purpose doesn't make you happy, it's not your purpose

@jezuswizardspatula5804 4 жыл бұрын

Check it out, my spatula is flipping from within. May we all be resilient evolving pages to a great book

@susanmarie2231 Жыл бұрын

Happiness = Peace of Mind. I did not figure this out until later in life.

@ToddSloanIAAN Жыл бұрын

51:11 I can find a new beginning that is Broad enough bring all the light I need give love.

@terefefeyssa877 Жыл бұрын

THE GOAL OF LIFE IS HAPPINESS. KNOW THIS SIR. THAT IS WHY EVERYBODY IS RUNNING FOR HAPPINESS 😊

@johnnylovessheki 2 жыл бұрын

Animals live from the deep knowing place, and we are animal like, our thinking is what kills us. He’s talking about awareness.

@sannajohanna5579 2 жыл бұрын

A long time I‘ve felt that my life has no meaning. Useless Yes, it is great when people like the work I do - but it would be nice if I also could get some meaning and joy about my life. I have worked decades and I feel that I have done nothing. Nothing that means something to me.

@deehuntley1712 2 жыл бұрын

You are a gift to the world. ❤

@maxfrank13 4 жыл бұрын

Who downvoted this video and why? I'd like to hear from you.

@psyarchy9283 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't downvote it, but I don't like the interviewer. Three minutes of boring preamble that really said nothing and the questions and commentary were not too sharp. Fortunately even a dull interviewer can't ruin James Hollis, so I just skip to the parts where he was speaking and it was gold. It was a shock how boring and bland it started out though.

@poor_jafar Күн бұрын

14:30

@kathleenwharton2139 4 жыл бұрын

Where is the rule? That says you can’t have Both?

@georgiabification 4 жыл бұрын

He talks about this in the conversation - that sometimes we do need to choose.

@Mtmonaghan 4 жыл бұрын

No, happiness is a tranquil numbness usually produce by uncritical conformance to a socially sanctioned cultural stereotype, like say a sacrificial mother. People do not usually choose these roles, they dispense with the anxiousness of seeking meaning by fleeing in to these disburdening social roles.

@zubethaburley480 4 жыл бұрын

Happiness is a fleeting feeling it does not last. To chase and seek to hold onto happiness means we will suffer. A life of meaning can also be defined as a happy life. Thank you Dr Hollis

@romanr7948 3 жыл бұрын

@@zubethaburley480, whether happiness is a fleeting feeling depends on one's definition of happiness. In her book, “The How of Happiness”, Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology at the University of California, defines happiness as, “the experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one's life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile.” According to that definition, happiness can be very lasting.

@TheFrandall 2 жыл бұрын

When one's life has meaning...

@nicolasbascunan4013 Ай бұрын

The interviewer was a little passive aggressive

@eagillum Жыл бұрын

That poor interviewer was looking for answers, and he just didn't provide any. Sounds like he wasn't aware of any...?

@priyankasinha5253 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone please help me understand how to contact Dr. Hollis for therapy? I can only find his email, but not sure if that's the right way to contact him for a session. I am going through something really hard right now, would appreciate the right information.

@Sangamitra2012 Жыл бұрын

I hope you’re better, Priyanka. And that you’re able to get all the help you need.