Purpose is a huge topic within the human development community. It has spawned countless books—including one by this author—and many, many conferences. Most examinations of the topic focus on how to ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Licensed clinical social worker and pastor Justin LaRosa from Hyde Park United Methodist’s Portico recently joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and wellness ...

Ben Franklin found the secret to happy aging 275 years ago. Modern psychology agrees The American statesman understood that the key to successful aging was finding purpose in life. Modern psychology ...

We have a meaning crisis in our society that is particularly acute for people younger than 35. Below, Arthur Brooks shares ...

YSU supports student veterans through resources designed to enhance academic, professional and personal success.

“Of course, I’m looking forward to retirement,” Sally said, her hands fidgeting in her lap. “But there’s this pit in my stomach that won’t go away. Here I am, turning 65 next month, leaving the career ...

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is "purpose anxiety" — the ...

In an ideal world, we’d receive a blueprint for finding our purpose when we’re born. In reality, some people spend their entire life looking for purpose and meaning, with little success, while other ...

In every season of life, one question quietly determines whether we rise with hope or sink into despair: "Why am I here?" When people lose their sense of purpose, they often lose far more than ...

In Nippers Corner, EverGrow Farm is helping adults with developmental disabilities find purpose, independence, and community through hands-on farm work—filling a critical gap when child-focused ...