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Author/journalist Jennifer Wallace discusses 'mattering' crisis

Journalist Jennifer Wallace is author of the book Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.
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Journalist Jennifer Wallace is author of the book Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.

Do you feel like you matter? It is a core human need.

Author Jennifer Wallace says we are in a “mattering” crisis.

She talked to several people, including teachers, parents, caregivers and first responders.

She was searching for how to live a life of deep connection and purpose.

What she found was that in today’s world there has been a significant “erosion of mattering.”

Wallace’s book Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose explores how our lives are transformed when we are reminded of our value.

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