Out well being is based on relationships, purpose and service
Summary
- Our well being is based on our relationships with others, having a purpose in life and serving others
Details
- Dr. Vivek Murthy, surgeon general, recommendations for healthy living, says that connection is just as important to our health as diet, exercise and sleep.
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In his final prescription for America, Dr. Vivek Murthy delivers a profound truth: well-being is relational, not just personal. Backed by decades of research, Murthy outlines what he calls the Triad of Fulfillment—relationships, purpose, and service. Connection, he argues, is as vital to our health and longevity as diet, exercise, and sleep.
At the heart of the triad is love—not the fleeting sentimentality often associated with the word, but a commanding force with the power to build, strengthen, and heal. It’s the thread that weaves together communities capable of nurturing fulfillment and belonging. Love, extended not only to family and friends but also to colleagues, strangers, and even adversaries, is the foundation of the triad.
The Triad of Fulfillment
- Relationships: With whom can I connect more deeply?
- Service: What can I do to help others?
- Purpose: What gives my life meaning?
When combined with the core virtues of love, kindness, grace, hope, generosity, and courage, these three elements create an ecosystem for meaning and belonging.
Invest in Your Triad of Fulfillment This Week
Deepen a Connection – Call someone you’ve been meaning to catch up with or invite a friend for a walk.
Clarify Your Purpose – Write down three things that give your life meaning and one action you can take this week to strengthen them.
Serve in Small Ways – Check in on a neighbor or volunteer your time—even a few minutes of kindness has measurable health benefits.
Related
- Weak connections to people have enormous value
- Human connection makes your brain work better
- To make a connection be yourself and share information is better than secrecy and witholding
- Appreciate human connection even if its brief
- Keep in touch to build a connection
- Laugh with someone to feel better connected to them
- Deeper conversations result in a better connection
- Touch releases Oxytocin which makes us feel connected