# Source Of Meaning Source Of Meaning is what a [[Meaning|meaning]] is grounded in. ## Meaning A [[Meaning|meaning]] should not float by itself. A meaning becomes more trustworthy when its source is clear. The meaning guide loop begins by naming the source of meaning. Source intake decides whether a source belongs in the system. The source registry tracks the active sources that are shaping Joe's Mynd. The public map of sources is [[Well-being Source Layer]]. For Joe, sources of meaning can include lived experience, reflection, [[Decision|decisions]], [[Action|actions]], results, conversations, public writing, [[Purpose|purpose]], and repeated patterns. Private sources should move through [[Private Source Distillation]] before they change public meaning. For the Bible, sources of meaning are Scripture passages. For a book, sources of meaning are the author's words, definitions, structure, and examples. For a relationship, sources of meaning are shared conversations, agreed definitions, misunderstandings, repairs, and lived history. Different sources can be compared through meaning comparison. Sources should become action through [[Source To Action Bridge]] only when the meaning is clear enough to change a practice, decision, relationship move, or system. ## Source Of Meaning This note is grounded in Joe's phrase "source of meaning" and the comparison between Joe's Mynd, the Bible meaning guide, book meaning guides, and relationship meaning guides. ## Relationship Over Time This note should become clearer as Joe learns which sources make meaning trustworthy, useful, and safe to share. ## Links - [[Meaning]] - [[Purpose]] - [[Decision]] - [[Action]] - [[Private Source Distillation]] - [[Language Alignment]] - [[Well-being]] - [[Well-being Source Layer]] - [[Source To Action Bridge]] - [[Meaning Comparison]] - [[Practice Library]] ## Tensions Some sources are public, some are shared, and some are private. A meaning can be influenced by private material without exposing that private source. ## Question What is this meaning grounded in?