A sense of purpose can sustain us through difficult times from "summary" of Man's Search for Meaning: Young Adult Edition by Viktor E. Frankl
In the darkest moments of despair, a sense of purpose can be the guiding light that sustains us. When faced with unimaginable suffering and adversity, having a clear reason to continue living can make all the difference. This idea is not just a mere theory; it is a profound truth that has been proven time and time again by individuals who have endured the most harrowing of circumstances. Viktor E. Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and renowned psychiatrist, experienced firsthand the transformative power of having a sense of purpose in the face of unimaginable suffering. Through his observations of himself and his fellow prisoners in Nazi concentration camps, Frankl came to understand that those who were able to find meaning in their suffering were more likely to survive and overcome their ordeal. For Frankl, having a sense of purpose meant finding a reason to live beyond the immediate physical and emotional pain. It meant looking beyond one's own suffering and connecting to somethin...
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