AFB in Sacramento. Among the many things we saw and learned that day, one moment stood out—we were told a moving story of love, sharing, freedom and “becoming” about a US Air Force pilot who made a difference that started with just two sticks of Doublemint gum.
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Read-Along Study Guide — Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Download below a free, handy study guide for individuals and families for Viktor Frankl’s classic work Man’s Search for Meaning.
Becoming Your Best Self
A few years ago, my wife and I traveled to Florence, Italy. During that time that I reflected much on Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” as my eyes were opened to new thoughts and ideas not yet discovered. But once found, we were eager to tell others all about it! We were enlightened and moved by the sculptures, art, music, and the Renaissance inspired by Florence.
How to Make Sure It’s a Wonderful Life
One of the central truths in this movie is the concept of self-transcendence. This is what we have been exploring all of December, and this is the core of it: We find meaning and purpose in using our virtues, talents, and gifts to bless others.
Silent Night and Our Day
It is always a joy to hear, and recount, stories of triumph. It is no coincidence or miracle that the poem “Silent Night” by Joseph Mohr was destined to fill the homes and hearts of people on that holy Christmas Eve of 1818.
At This Moment: When Greed Guides Science, Are Our Liberties at Stake?
Hillsdale College recently established an Academy for Freedom and Science “to educate the American people about the free exchange of scientific ideas and the proper relationship between freedom and science in the pursuit of truth.” The Academy will be led by national and international scholars and “will be a platform for free, reasoned, and civilContinue reading “At This Moment: When Greed Guides Science, Are Our Liberties at Stake?”
Worry less about the meaning of life, and more about the meaning in your life
Viktor Frankl believed that “what was really needed [for a meaningful life] was a fundamental change in our attitude toward life. We had to learn ourselves and, furthermore, we had to teach the despairing men that it did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us.”
Finding Dignity in Self-Transcendence
As he is now in hospice care, many would pity him and his condition. And though it was a somber atmosphere and sobering visit, I found it beautiful to see all his family gathering around him here near the end of his life…
At This Moment: The Value of American Citizenship
Recommending an excellent online course for liberty-loving Americans.
Becoming: Self-Actualization or Self-Transcendence
Most of us are on a quest to be happy. But happiness is too often about what we can take in from the external world to make us feel good. Frankl argues that the best life is a life in search of meaning. In a world set on consumption, pleasure, and superficial happiness, Frankl wants to flip the question, “What can I get?” to “What is wanted of me?” This is a paradigm shift that takes us from the realm of self-actualization to self-transcendence.