‘It is a festival, a celebration,’ exclaimed Teresa, Coordinator of Volunteers, at the end of the Meaning Conference. Indeed, the Conference was a festival of meaning, a celebration of life, very much as the late Dr. Joe Fabry and I had envisioned during my last visit to Joe at his Berkeley home.
At our first International Conference on Personal Meaning in July 2000, my vision was that the Conference would serve as a springboard for a positive revolution in the new millennium.
To the Western mind, weaknesses are seldom associated with positive outcomes. Just ask any positive psychologists in North America and they would likely consider positive weaknesses as a contradiction in terms.
Anything could happen when synergism occurs. In bedrooms and boardrooms, from sport’s arenas to battlefields, on factory floors as well as on capital hills, synergy is the key to optimal performance.
Easter never fails us. Even in the worst of times, amidst destruction, death and despair, Easter arrives as surely as daybreak, boldly proclaiming the message of renewal and hope.
A tiny seed was planted a few years ago and it has been growing steadily ever since. That is the story of the International Network on Personal Meaning (INPM).
September 11 has changed everything: the unthinkable has happened; the unimaginable has become a reality. We have been suddenly awakened to a new sense of vulnerability.
What is your aspiration for the New Year? Will this be a break-through year for you? Do you still dream of wealth, fame and power? Do you plan to achieve greater success? Or do you yearn for meaning and personal significance in a chaotic and uncertain world?
All through the Positive Psychology Summit in Washington, DC, October 5-8, 2001, there was a constant undercurrent, tugging at the participants for an effective response to September 11. Indeed, many speakers did acknowledge the challenge posted by this national tragedy to positive psychology, but their responses tended to focus on “happiness” and “the good life” and minimize the negative.
Good things are happening. Many have written us, saying that they have found help and inspiration from our website. Many more have complimented us for the rich and relevant information. Comments found in our Guest Book provide just a glimpse of the positive impact of our website.
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Thursday with Dr. Paul T. P. Wong is the first book dedicated to Dr. Paul T. P. Wong (1937-2024), pioneer of existential positive psychology and Founder of INPM.
Written by Tim Yu, Paul’s research assistant between 2018 to 2024, this book is meant for those who are familiar with his ideas or are approaching them for the first time.
As this book is a fundraiser, a portion of the proceeds will go towards continuing the mission of INPM, which Paul started over 25 years ago.
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May this book challenge and inspire you to carry on Paul’s mission: To bring meaning and joy to those who are suffering.