"Wisdom principle 91 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 63."

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This reflection on life by Alex Beam resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in life is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Alex Beam

Alex Beam is an American writer and journalist. He retired as a columnist for The Boston Globe in 2012, but still contributes to the paper's op-ed page. He has worked at Newsweek and BusinessWeek, where his tenure included stints as Moscow and Boston bureau chief, before joining The Boston Globe. Beam is the author of two novels and five non-fiction books, two of which were New York Times Notable Books.

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