A practice for meaning-making and belonging: fourth spaces

Having strong social relationships and a cohesive understanding of who you are and what you do is the mega unlock combo for a fulfilled and meaningful life, but our society isn't structured in a way to easily build this sort of deep understanding. As a result, the ability to create your own space (digital or physical) to pursue meaning-making is critical. These spaces typically include other people and a social agreement to explore deeper concepts like creativity, ikigai (your reason for being), or career decisions. Coining Patricia Mou's terminology, this space is called a fourth space. The first space is the home, the second is work, and the third is typically a public space, like a lively bar, library, or church where people regularly congregate. A fourth space exists for private communities centered around meaning-making. Rather than being a one-off yoga class, it's a regularly scheduled event that facilitates discussion. Rather than being a quick light comment about the challenges

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