“Well, for one thing, the culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. We're teaching the wrong things. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn't work, don't buy it. Create your own. Most people can't do it.”
“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
“Because if you've found meaning in your life, you don't want to go back. You want to go forward.”
In this section, Morrie talks about how owning one life’s narrative is the gateway to true freedom. One should focus on defining meaning in our lives. Chase activities or relationships that help us inch closer towards achieving that meaning.
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