References:

Movie: Ship of Theseus
• Author: Anand Gandh
• Description: A 2012 Indian drama film that explores questions of identity, justice, beauty, meaning, and death through the stories of an experimental photographer, an ailing monk, and an enterprising stockbroker.
• Link : Watch Ship of Theseus

Book: Tuesdays with Morrie
• Author: Mitch Albo
• Description: A 1997 memoir about the author’s experiences visiting his former sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz, who was dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The book emphasizes finding meaning and purpose in life.
• Link : Tuesdays with Morrie

Book: Man’s Search for Meaning
• Author: Viktor E. Frank
• Description: A 1946 book chronicling Frankl’s experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. It introduces his psychotherapeutic method called logotherapy and emphasizes finding meaning through purpose and suffering.
• Link : Man’s Search for Meaning

• Book: Ikigai
• Description: A Japanese concept that combines “iki” (alive or life) with “gai” (benefit or worth). It represents finding a reason for living, purpose, and fulfillment. Seek meaning through what you find important and engage in values you can control.
• Link : The Philosophy of Ikigai

Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
• Author: Mark Manso
• Description: A 2016 self-help book that challenges mindless positivity and encourages accepting reality. It argues that life’s struggles give it meaning, and we should focus on values we can control.
• Link : The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Book: Everything is F*ked
• Author: Mark Manso
• Description: A follow-up book by Mark Manson that explores the paradoxes of modern life and how to navigate them.
• Link : Everything Is F*cked

Movie: Soul (Disney)
• Description: An animated film that follows the journey of a middle school music teacher named Joe Gardner, who has a near-death experience and explores the afterlife.
• Link : Soul

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