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We are not defined by our circumstances from "summary" of Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E Frankl
In the midst of dire circumstances, such as those faced in a concentration camp, one may be quick to believe that their circumstances define who they are. However, Viktor E Frankl argues that this is not the case. He emphasizes that while our circumstances may be beyond our control, we still have the power to choose our response to them. This ability to choose our attitude in any given situation is what ultimately determines our identity and sense of self. Frankl illustrates this concept through his own experiences in the concentration camps. Despite facing unimaginable suffering and loss, he found that those who were able to maintain a sense of inner freedom and dig...
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