First off, the short answer to the question in the title is…42! 

If you have seen or heard of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, then you probably already knew that answer!

In this episode and next week, I will be discussing ‘meaning in life’ in the caregiving context. I will start with an introduction to the meaning of ‘meaning’ and its relationship to ‘purpose’, both of which are the foundation for finding meaning in our lives. I will then explore some ‘sources’ of meaning as carers with examples of what those might look and feel like. Finally, next week, I will dive a little deeper in the different aspects of meaning, such as searching for meaning, creating meaning and the ‘dark side’ of meaning and share some activities and exercises to help you to develop your emotional and psychological wellbeing and to live a richer, more fulfilled life.