Discussion Post
TedTalk Video: "There's more to life than being happy" by Emily Esfahani Smith
Critically Evaluate What You Saw
• Think about your class discussion about stress and happiness. After watching this TED talk, how would you define the difference between being happy and having meaning in life?
• According to the speaker (and Dr. Martin Seligman), what three things should be included when defining what "meaning" is?
• Think back to what you learned about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how it relates to the four pillars of a meaningful life. How might homelessness be a threat to our needs beyond the obvious physiological level?
• Is there a way for people who are homeless to have a meaningful life? Consider the four pillars of a meaningful life and answer why or why not.
• What pillar(s) of a meaningful life do you feel are missing in your life or still need further work to achieve?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.