Moreover, psychology explains why offerings forge meaning. Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning argues that purpose arises when the self orients beyond itself—through creative work, loving encounter, or dignified attitude. Dedicating an act to someone or something larger recruits that self-transcendent arc, turning chores into service. Complementarily, mindfulness research suggests that intentional attention deepens engagement, while self-determination theory (Deci and Ryan, 1985) links meaning to relatedness and autonomy—both intensified when we freely offer our effort for another’s good. [...]
