Existentialism

It is a daunting reality to acknowledge that life is suffering. In contemporary culture, there is a focus on hedonism, nihilism, victimhood, and the pursuit of short-term pleasures. However, when we consider the fundamental reality of life, it becomes clear that suffering is at its core. When something bad or unexpected happens, pain is present. While some may argue that suffering is not the fundamental reality, it cannot be denied that it exists....

The article is a compilation of my observations and reflections while reading “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Dr. Victor Frankl and listening to Dr. Jordan Peterson’s lectures on uncovering the psychological significance of Biblical stories. Dr. Frankl, a Holocaust survivor who endured the concentration camps of Theresienstadt, Auschwitz, Kaufering, and Türkheim, has authored 29 books based on his experiences. Dr. Peterson is a distinguished clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Toronto....