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Happy on Purpose: 3-Night Fall 2026 Deep Dive

Three Wednesday nights this fall exploring what makes life meaningful, with dinner, stories, and group reflection. Starts Wednesday, October 21 at 6:15pm.

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The invitation

Do you feel like you're seeking a sense of clear meaning in your life, but don't know where to find it, or are struggling to grasp it? If you have a nagging suspicion that there is more to life than you're experiencing right now, join us across three nights this fall. Each night, we'll uncover a new piece of the answer to a question many of us are asking: what's the secret to feeling more satisfied with our relationships, our work, and ourselves?

This deep dive is inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Dr. Arthur C. Brooks, a Harvard professor and social scientist best known for his work on the science of human happiness. We'll look at key aspects of his book, share stories, and take time to reflect together on the question we're devoting the entire season to: the meaning of your life.

Clarity on meaning is something best explored in community, because we're all on a journey toward fulfillment. Whether this is your first time with *Human or you're joining us again after the summer, we invite you to come and stay awhile.

Who is this for?

Anyone seeking a clearer sense of meaning and purpose, or who suspects there is more to life than they are experiencing right now. You don't need to have read the book, and you don't need to have joined us before. Come ready to listen, reflect, and meet people who are asking the same big questions.

When

Wednesdays: October 21, October 28, and November 4 · 6:15 to 8:20pm

Doors open and dinner is served at 6:15. The talk starts promptly at 7:00. Each night wraps up by 8:20, and you're welcome to stay and chat until about 8:45. Our team needs to be out of the space by 9:00.

Where

815 W Weed St, Chicago, IL 60642. We meet here all three nights. If you're driving, plan some extra time to park.

What to expect

  • A light pub-style dinner and mocktails each night at 6:15. Find your table and group and enjoy some conversation
  • The talk begins promptly at 7:00, and you're welcome to grab more food during the presentation
  • Stories, key ideas from Arthur Brooks's book, and time to reflect together
  • New content each evening that builds on the week before
  • Pens, notebooks, and other takeaways provided. Come as you are

Closing invitation

Sign up once for all three nights on the registration page. Didn't make our October 7 kickoff night? You can still join the deep dive. If there's someone you'd love to bring along, we'd love for you to share this page with them. We hope to see you there.

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FAQs

Questions About Happy on Purpose

Everything you need to know before joining us on October 21.

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