(For the “meaning and self-realization” side of things one should check out transpersonal psychology. Here’s an abridged version of William James’ “The Varieties of Religious Experience”.)
I believe it’s more mundane than that. From what I’ve read, eudaimonic well-being (aka life satisfaction) is measured by self-report tests (eg. “How satisfied are you with your life?”)
(For the “meaning and self-realization” side of things one should check out transpersonal psychology. Here’s an abridged version of William James’ “The Varieties of Religious Experience”.)
I believe it’s more mundane than that. From what I’ve read, eudaimonic well-being (aka life satisfaction) is measured by self-report tests (eg. “How satisfied are you with your life?”)