Life
A number of literary, philosophical, psychological, religious and other writers are of the view that the subject of 'the meaning of life' forms one among the most central issues experienced by people. Tolstoy (Rowlands) claims that science is unable to provide assistance in this regard. While it can describe what life is, it is incapable of describing its meaning. It is able to explain the things in this world and what's possible; however, it is unable to explain their meaning and importance. Tolstoy states that faith provides an answer to this question. Hence, he asserts that irrespective of the answers provided by faith, it accords the finiteness of humanity's… Continue Reading...
for what it is rather than wishing it could be something else. The meaning of life can therefore be best understood by appreciating what we have now instead of wishing we were different or that things were different.
Second, and following from this, the meaning of life is located in the small details, things we can frequently overlook -- finding beauty and joy in every day, even on bad days and in situations that are painful or uncomfortable. Meaning is especially found in friendship, caring for others, and love. Letting go of selfishness and embracing acceptance, one can discover the meaning of life.… Continue Reading...
their lives," (p. 62). Frankl mainly refers to the "super-meaning" or to the ultimate meaning of life from a general existential or cosmological perspective -- not the personalized meaning in one individual's purpose in life, which is a different question (p. 74). A state of meaninglessness is the inability to move forward and progress through pain, not just in spite of pain and suffering but because of it. Meaningless is a "feeling of emptiness," and an "existential vacuum," (p. 143). Meaninglessness is the inability to learn from suffering, and thereby transform suffering into something that is meaningful. According to Frankl, meaningfulness cannot be located… Continue Reading...
meaning of life might be. In these lines from “An Essay on Man,” Pope urges greater humility with regards to the human position. Human beings might not actually have the capacity to ever understand the meaning of life, or why evil exists. “One truth is clear,” claims the speaker: “whatever is right, is right.” In other words, if something exists, it exists for a reason and that reason might be far bigger than the human being can understand at this point in time. Pope urges acceptance and a willingness to… Continue Reading...
Multidisciplinary Referrals for Client
Instances of grief are commonly associated with regret, guilt, anger; among other similar symptoms. While some people can't make meaning of life, others experience a feeling of relief. Grieving individuals can oscillate between different contradicting thoughts as they try to make sense of their loss. A client may be sent to the health providers listed below for management of their condition:
Psychiatrist: for the management of chronic and severe issues. A psychiatrist can review a case and prescribe medication. They can also diagnose a patient and manage other complications that are co-occurring.
Clinical Psychologist: Psychologists have the skills to assist a client to lead a normal functional life in… Continue Reading...