Making Meaning Episode 12: Expansion of Life

Published: Feb. 15, 2023, 9 a.m.

Experiencing a crisis of meaning, a time when our life and world no longer cohere, is painful and wrenching. But these encounters with the abyss can also be moments of rebirth and expansion, when we lay down our smaller selves and discover deeper and more abundant ways of relating to the earth and one another.\nGuest:\xa0\nMark Vernon\xa0is a psychotherapist and writer, with an interest in ancient philosophy, and a focus on the skills and insights that illuminate our inner lives. His most recent book is\xa0Dante\u2019s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey.\nMaking Meaning\xa0is a limited series from\xa0Ministry of Ideas\xa0that explores how life can be lived more meaningfully. Featuring meditations by some of the world\u2019s most sensitive and insightful thinkers, Making Meaning will give you fresh perspective and encouragement to live with greater intention and fullness. Making Meaning is produced by\xa0Jack Pombriant\xa0and\xa0Zachary Davis. Artwork by\xa0Dan Pecci. Learn more at\xa0ministryofideas.org\xa0and find us on Twitter\xa0@ministryofideas.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices