Creating Quote by James Hollis
“We are all meaning-seeking, meaning creating creatures and when we experience the loss of meaning, we suffer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dark Side of the Soul, 1997
Loss of meaning causes suffering; humans constantly seek and create meaning.
In simple terms: Without meaning we suffer; we need it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal meaning.
Themes
psychology
existential
meaning
suffering
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
psychological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- life transitions
- grief counseling
- career change
- creative work
Key Concepts
purpose
self‑actualization
existential therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning now?
- How can you create meaning during hardship?
A Different Perspective
Meaning can be elusive, leading to anxiety.
