Running Commentary on World Events
Your Mission, Your Purpose
For 25 years, Rabbi Simon Jacobson has advised people of all backgrounds on how to find purpose. The free resources on this page will help you to write your own personal mission statement.
P.O.P.P. is the Meaningful Life Center’s proprietary method for revealing your personal mission statement. It stands for: Personality, Opportunities, People & Places — the four criteria you’ll consider when assessing who you are. Start with the first article on this page, then dive deeper.
7 Steps to Success
Explore seven transformative steps to success through self-awareness, intentionality, and proactive action for personal and professional fulfillment.
Read MoreYour Vote Is Power—Use It.
Explore a timely perspective on the true power of casting a vote—how this seemingly simple act reflects your voice, values, and responsibility to shape a better future.
Read MoreWar in Iran
A timely discussion exploring the deeper spiritual, historical, and global implications of the tensions with Iran, and what lessons they hold for how we respond with strength, clarity, and purpose.
Read MoreEmotional Overload: Are We Too Sensitive for Our Own Good?
Explore the balance between empathy and resilience—how to stay open-hearted without becoming overwhelmed.
Read MoreHow to Discuss War with Your Children — and Yourself
How to Discuss War with Your Children — and Yourself
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