TravelIAQ Lexicon
Narrative Belonging
Meaning is rarely found. It is built through the things people refuse to stop caring about.
Narrative Belonging is the human tendency to seek meaning by experiencing life as part of an ongoing story. People feel more fulfilled when they believe their choices contribute to a narrative worth continuing.
Examples
- Parenting.
- Long friendships.
- Scientific research.
- Artistic creation.
- Building institutions.
- Lifelong commitments.
Related Concepts
First Appeared In
What gives your life the greatest sense of meaning?
Origin
This concept emerged from examining why meaning often grows through commitments and stories that people continue despite difficulty.