Towards a More Meaningful Life in 2022

By Ms. Jieling Liu, Guest Writer

Have we lived a meaningful life during the past year or are we at least on a good path? Many people ask themselves, as the intricate and unstable 2021 is about to become history.

My biggest revelation of living through the pandemic is the renewed notion of time and space, which reshaped how we feel and interact with each other. For me, this renewed time and space have enabled me to cherish even more my interactions with others and build a stronger emotional connections. I know that I was never and will never be alone in times of adversity.

Buddhist teaching encourages us to be kind, loving, empathetic and help ease the pain of others. Especially when crisis looms, our continuous kindness and empathy will likely generate hope, opening us to new creative possibilities. Such is a way towards a more meaningful life in 2022.