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Meaning is not found in material possessions from "summary" of Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E Frankl
In the brutal reality of the concentration camp, where every material possession was stripped away from the prisoners, the true essence of meaning revealed itself. Those who clung to the hope of being reunited with their belongings or acquiring new ones found themselves empty and disillusioned. The pursuit of material possessions only led to a temporary distraction from the harsh conditions of their existence, but it did not provide lasting fulfillment or purpose. The absence of material possessions forced individuals to confront the deeper questions of life and find meaning in the most unlikely places. In the face of unimaginable suffering and death, some prisoners discovered a sense of purpose that transcended the physical world. They found meaning in their relationships with others, in acts of kindness and compassion, and in the strength of their spir...
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