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Is the World Getting Happier? — And What We’re Missing
Most of us assume that if the world becomes wealthier, healthier, and more technologically advanced, people should also become happier.
But that’s not what the data show.
Over the past two decades, we’ve made remarkable material progress — yet many people feel more stressed, lonelier, and less hopeful than before. The puzzle is not a lack of solutions. It is a deeper problem of meaning.

Luis A. Marrero
Feb 203 min read


A Different Starting Point for Change
Most change approaches start with behavior: what to do differently.
Meaningful Purpose Psychology starts one layer deeper — with how we understand what is happening, why it matters, and what is actually guiding us before we act.

Luis A. Marrero
Feb 111 min read


Why Does Meaningful Purpose Work Begin With the Practitioner
This blog explains why an aspiring meaningful purpose practitioner begins with improving their own meaning lucidity before serving others.

Luis A. Marrero
Feb 61 min read


Logoteleology and the Parable of the Sower: A Method That Begins With the Ground
Logoteleology arose from a simple but persistent question raised by history and data alike: if meaning has been so abundantly offered, why has durable human flourishing remained so uneven and fragile? Its answer was methodological—to go first to the ground through which meaning is received, before tending to the meaning itself.

Luis A. Marrero
Feb 45 min read


When Priming, Conditioning, and Other Temporal Remedies Pretend Genuine Change
Whether in education, corporate culture, or societal norms, strategies such as priming, conditioning, and other mechanisms of influence are used to promote desirable behaviors. However, these strategies often fail to address the critical question: Is the change genuine and sustainable, or is it merely a temporary remedy?

Luis A. Marrero
Jul 23, 20257 min read


Peace on Earth Requires Goodwill and Forgiveness
The article highlights forgiveness as a powerful force for personal and collective peace, particularly in a world marked by conflict.

Luis A. Marrero
Dec 19, 20245 min read


Mindful Mastery: The Power of Awareness in Meaning Quality
"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." - Carl Jung...

Luis A. Marrero
Apr 8, 20246 min read


Transform Your Practice: Become a Meaningful Purpose Practitioner
Are you a positive and idealistic practitioner who yearns to make a profound difference in your practice, team, organization, and the...

Luis A. Marrero
Mar 24, 20243 min read


Following the Path to Healthy Meanings
Personality has power to uplift, power to depress, power to curse, and power to bless. ~ Paul Harris ~ This article explains what makes...

Luis A. Marrero
Mar 8, 20244 min read


When Our “Why” is Intelligent: A Logoteleological Perspective
Intelligence is the door to freedom, and alert attention is the mother of intelligence. ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn ~ We live in an era where...

Luis A. Marrero
Feb 23, 20246 min read


Aim High: Understanding the Driving Force Behind Meaningful Actions
You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path. Aim high....

Luis A. Marrero
Jan 22, 20246 min read


Heart and Soul: The Crucial Role of Feelings in Meaning
Feelings Mean Something

Luis A. Marrero
Jan 7, 20247 min read


The Anatomy of Meaning
"Open-minded people don't care to be right; they care to understand." - Anonymous. In my previous article, I shared Meaningful Purpose...

Luis A. Marrero
Dec 4, 20237 min read


The Science of Meaningful Purpose Psychology: An Introduction to Logoteleology
“Meaning sets the agenda and guarantee and explain the outcome.” ~Logoteleology Axiom ~ A first in a new series to introduce Meaningful...

Luis A. Marrero
Nov 18, 20233 min read


Taming Anger: Paths to Win-Win Outcomes
“Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.” “Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.” ~ Benjamin Franklin ~ Remember...

Luis A. Marrero
Nov 13, 20236 min read


The Power of Understanding: Embracing ‘I Don’t Know’ and ‘I Disagree’
Intelligence rules the world; ignorance carries the burden … ~ Richard Bach ~ Understanding our viewpoints is a golden opportunity in our...

Luis A. Marrero
Oct 22, 20236 min read


Please, Lie to Me: The Fearful Dance with Truth
Truth can be a bitter pill to swallow, but it is sweet to be honest.

Luis A. Marrero
Sep 4, 20234 min read


5 Ways We Strive and Thrive
Authored by Daniel Persuitte The Five Strivings Love (being prosocial), Peace, Happiness, Engagement, and Prosperity The Five Meaningful...

Luis A. Marrero
Aug 31, 20232 min read


The Role of Fear and Love in Meaningful Purpose Psychology
The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions. ~ Alfred Adler ~ Fear can be a root of evil. My exploration of...

Luis A. Marrero
Aug 28, 20234 min read


The Power of Reflection: Before You Say It
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. ~ Aristotle ~ Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent...

Luis A. Marrero
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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