The Meaning of Life
Chapter summary from Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl.
There is no single “meaning of life” offered. Meaning is treated as specific: it changes with time, situation, and responsibility.
The question is inverted: instead of asking what you want from life, recognize that life is questioning you through concrete circumstances.
Meaning becomes action-oriented: it is answered through decisions, commitments, and the way you respond to the challenges in front of you.
This is why meaning cannot be generalized into a slogan. A slogan cannot carry responsibility. A task can.
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