The human mind applies itself to many more tasks than simple survival. We are aware of our personhood, and we seek to create a personal meaning from the jumble of our life experiences. Most people adopt some kind of framework that allows them to recognise and respond to the values that give them a sense of purpose. For some their framework is religion, or politics; for others it is the cycles of nature, or the vast unfolding of the universe. For some it is a more immediate system of interpersonal relationships, or thoughtful appreciation of music, art or poetry. Whatever the framework, this
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