My spouse and I have been married for twelve years and we're realizing that we've been so focused on building a life together that we've never really talked about what we want that life to mean beyond just us — whether we should have kids or mentor other people's kids or focus on each other or what actually constitutes a marriage that leaves something beautiful behind.
More people experience this than they realize.
The assumption that love and commitment automatically create meaning can leave couples unprepared for the deeper question of what their partnership contributes to the larger human project.
“Where Are You with What legacy means — a philosophical survey?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.