We are responsible for our own happiness from "summary" of Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Emil Frankl
In the midst of the unimaginable suffering and despair of the concentration camps, I came to understand a profound truth that would forever change the way I viewed the world. I witnessed firsthand the stark contrast between those who succumbed to despair and those who found a sense of purpose and meaning even in the face of unimaginable suffering. It became clear to me that despite our circumstances, we have the power to choose our response to any given situation. I realized that our true freedom lies in our ability to choose our attitude towards life. No matter how dire the circumstances may be, we always have the power to choose our own inner state of being. This realization was a revelation to me - that even in the face of unspeakable suffering, we can still find meaning and purpose by choosing to focus on the things that bring us ...
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