Je Suis Quoi?

  There you go again. Ronald Reagan The news from Paris is shocking, and the killing of unarmed civilians inexcusable. Much is being said about who is right and what is right and wrong about the Je Suis Charlie tragedy. Passions are high, indignation abounds. The TV and radio waves are filled with diverse points of view, depending on…

Allowing – A Key to Successful Living

May 31, 2014 Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, LLP Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose “When we get to wishing a great deal for ourselves, whatever we get soon turns into mere limitation and exclusion.” ~ George Elliot I was pleased when this May 2014 I finished another successful Meaningful Purpose Psychology (Logoteleology) Laboratory; this time…

Leadership Déjà Vu

What you mean, masters you. From author Luis A. Marrero’s unpublished book: The Meaningful Purpose Leader According to the 2013 Edelman Trust Barometer, “We are clearly experiencing a crisis in leadership.” Being close to the middle of 2014, have we since learned, and made improvements? Here is what the 2014 Edelman Trust Report states: “Events…

The Elusive ‘Happiness’

“Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning Are you happy? Is your life uplifting, inspiring and joyful? If not or unsure, allow me to share a few things about how to make your life delightful. As part of my research for my books and articles on meaningful purpose…

Are You Actively Engaged at Work? Willing Your Own Professional Meaning

I read with great interest an article by Adam Grant, a Wharton professor, titled, “The #1 Feature of a Meaningless Job”.[1]  Professor Grant points to research that reminds us that people want meaningful jobs that contribute to something worthwhile. Moreover, he states a well-known fact for those of us with many years of work experience…

What is Meaningful Purpose Psychology (Logoteleology)? Part 2

Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, LLP Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone’s task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it.” —…

What it takes to Really Improve: A Meaningful Purpose Psychology Perspective

Meaningful Purpose Psychology came to being as the result of one fundamental problem:  Why is it that despite the availability of answers, humanity’s most pressing problems persist? For instance, reading the news on my mobile this morning (January 6, 2014) I read a well-written article published by Katie Zezima and Samantha Henry, from the Associated…

A Peaceful 2014 through Meaningful Purpose Psychology

Shouldn’t the survival of humanity too be contingent on whether or not men arrive at a common denominator of meaning? Shouldn’t it be contingent on whether or not people, and peoples, find a common meaning, become united in a common will to a common meaning? Viktor E. Frankl, The Unheard Cry for Meaning. On my…

“Peace on Earth” and Meaningful Purpose Psychology

An optimist and a pessimist were asked to briefly explain the benefit of the social sciences. The optimist gave for an answer, “To help humans get along.” The pessimist replied, “To prevent humans from killing one another”. Now that many are celebrating the holiday season, I believe it is appropriate to write a blog on the…

The Path to a Meaningful Purpose: Psychological Foundations of Logoteleology

What inspired you to write “The Path to a Meaningful Purpose?” I am often asked that question: “What inspired you to write a book on meaningful purpose psychology?” This all started at a time when I was going through a critical life juncture. Unwelcome events were happening to me, and – feeling sorry for myself…