meaningful pursuits
[MEEN-ing-ful PER-soots]
noun phrasepl: meaningful pursuits
atividades significativas
1. Activities, goals, or endeavors that have deep personal value, purpose, or importance; undertakings that bring fulfillment and align with one's values
She decided to leave her corporate job to focus on meaningful pursuits like volunteering and writing.
Ela decidiu deixar seu emprego corporativo para se concentrar em atividades significativas como voluntariado e escrita.
2. Endeavors that contribute to personal growth, well-being, or societal benefit
Finding meaningful pursuits is essential for long-term happiness and life satisfaction.
Encontrar atividades significativas é essencial para a felicidade e satisfação com a vida a longo prazo.
This phrase reflects contemporary Western philosophy emphasizing personal fulfillment and self-actualization. In Brazil, there's increasing cultural focus on 'qualidade de vida' (quality of life) and balancing work with meaningful personal pursuits. In the USA, it's often associated with the concept of the 'American Dream' reimagined as pursuing personal fulfillment rather than purely materialistic goals.
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