MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING BY VIKTOR FRANKL
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Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (who was a professor in neurology and psychiatry) is one of the most powerful books I’ve ever read. The book chronicles Viktor Frankl’s experiences as an Auschwitz concentration camp inmate during WWII. During his time in camp, he is tortured, beaten, worked to the brink of death, not given enough food or proper clothes/shoes during freezing temperatures. He was subjected to vermin, frost bitten toes, and edema. He paints a truly a horrific existence of his day to day camp life. Daily, people dropped dead all around him (from disease and starvation) and are executed for no reason at all. His mother, father, brother, and wife were all killed in the camps. With all this in mind, how could he find life worth preserving?
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I like this quote: "Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning."
Something about seeing the words helped me, thanks for commenting. I felt compelled to comment and share.
Yes. Seeing it... its a powerful sentance. There is power in words.
Who said it?
Yeah that’s not the correct quote: Emotion, which is suffering, ceases to be suffering as soon as we form a clear and concise picture of it
Similar but different
The story of the man whose wife died was very confusing. I think what you meant for the doctor to say was "what if you had died" but he says "what if your wife died?" which was already the premise of the scene. The man's only realistic response is "wait, I thought she had died. She's alive?"
I came here to point this out as well. Clearly a mistake.
I came here for the same reason. It was confusing.
I had the same confusion, and agreed with your analysis. Thanks.
Yes! I was also like, wait a minute...what? Great video otherwise!
I was wondering the same holy shit!!!
One of my favorite sayings is “my response is my responsibility”.
I suffered a chronic anxiety,/panic disorder morphed into crippling agoraphobia for 10 years. Those 10 years were of unemployment too..the last 4 years i didn't go more than 20 minutes from my home in Dublin Ireland. I overcame this in 2019. Got a small job and ended up getting on a plane to Paris my first flight ✈️ in ten years. Now i live here and have my own anxiety Business coaching people from all over the World. I just ordered this book yesterday I can't wait to read it 🧠🙏🏽 i really found meaning in my suffering. Always so grateful
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your story. . I've had some really terrible panic attacks/anxiety throughout my life and always try to see the meaning in it. Meditation helps too :). Anxiety was the catalyst that got me to where I am today (introspection, etc.).. It's really not a curse (although people feel like it is). I'm glad you overcame yours and are now helping others. Very good to hear. Your comment and timing struck me - I'm mostly Irish (originally from the UK) and I'm visiting Paris with my wife this summer! I hope you enjoy the book - there is a PDF copy on the internet archive for free as well. I believe there is a link in the description of the video. Thanks again for your nice comment.
Basically Life has no meaning, but we create one for ourselves and that gives us strength and courage to keep going and don't give up.
Life does have a meaning (Jesus aka love)
But ayyy isn't it strange that we have this intense desire and need for meaningfulness unlike animals? Do you ever wonder if maybe we have that desire for a reason? That maybe it's a clue to something out there meant to fill the void like a key fitting a lock? And imagine what it might open up to! (Spoiler alert: it's a w e s o m e ) sadly people try to fill it with, like you said, meaning they made up themselves... spoiler alert: wrong key...
@@EcheveriaStorm yes maybe you need to belive in higher power and that gives you a peace and meaning (religion is evil) but I don't feel empty or meaningless. What ever you convince yourself will give you a meaning, whatever you was indoctrinated when you was a chield will give you a comfort, dozen mean it's have purpose or meaning, for you yes not for me or Bob.
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@@EcheveriaStorm don't misconsture the message here. Frankl himself was a man of faith and believed in God. Both ideas can be present at the same time, and I'd argue that each of which are better for it. I hope you find peace in our Lord.
I’ve found that Frankl’s quote is really meaningful to someone like me with severe anxiety problems. I worry about literally everything not being “perfect.” And I bully myself when it’s not. Using his quote “when we are no longer able to change our situation, we are challenged to change our ourselves” helps tremendously. Instead of bullying myself for not being able to make something “perfect,” I now look to change my approach and attitude to the situation to feel better. And I realize that a useful modification, for anyone with anxiety, to the quote is that we can choose when we want to change our situation, if possible, or when we rather change our approach. It’s okay not to be perfect.
Hey noodle- that is so true. I suffer from the same as you. I need to read this book. Sometime I have to do something imperfectly just to try to break the cycle of trying to make everything I do perfect. That only works for a short time. Then back to being upset with myself when I don't do something as perfectly as I want. But I keep working on it everyday. With there was some sort of club for people like us. Maybe like an AA meeting. Perfectionists Anonymous.
Well said Noodle. I also have a lot of anxiety, so that's why this book is so important to me.
It's something I always knew deep inside but didn't put in words or never met anyone who could explain until now.
I read this book the midst of a horrible divorce. It literally changed my life. The point we all suffer and by fighting thru we get to better place. I still forget this book’s main from time to time. Keep the faith…
It’s must have been hard for you that the caregivers in your life held you to such high standards and showed you love when you did “perfect”.... therapy teaches techniques to reprogram your brain, it’s essentially what you are doing now! You must be so proud of yourself!!
1. find your purpose
2. you have the freedom to choose your reaction to any situation
3. don't aim at success or happiness but the real aim for the success are by-products of the result you achieve your aim
kahlen ng
Existinialism.
I crashed at step one.
kahlen ng so the child who is abused is responsible for how they react to that abuse??!! It’s too simplistic and shifts the blame away from the shitty world and onto the poor individual who suffers. More psycho clap trap
@@joannaoconnor9418 I m just trying to summarize what the book says..... Also the book is written for adult, not children. If an adult who was abused in the past, he or she should seek for therapy instead of neglecting the negative impact. An adult can choose what to do for the right thing
kahlen ng oh gosh it wasn’t directed at you, sorry, it was a rant about Psychology as I find most of it is pretentious clap trap. Snake oil merchants most of em.
My purpose was born out of my suffering too. I suffered from thanataphobia (extreme fear of death) for half my life. I now spend my life helping others recover.
My purpose found me, not the other way round. even now, at times, i suffer from catastrophic thinking, and in those moments, turning that panic into an opportunity to learn and get through it so i can help others to do the same, is what helps me get through it
The only thing that cannot be snatched away while you're alive is the freedom to choose the way you think and the attitude toward your circumstances. That's true but also very difficult to do it, perhaps the reason that people come to this world is to learn this ultimate lesson.
Well done. I thought this a long time myself, I have the choice to decide how I think for myself too.
"Its not about the situation... Its about our willingness to change our response to the situation"
Nice summary. Thank you. I am 50 years old and my "WHY?" has changed over time so if you are searching for your purpose/meaning keep in mind that your Why today may be a different why tomorrow. So don't spend years contemplating ONE meaning or purpose. "Sleeping on it" has always yielded results for me. Before bed say "thank you God/Source/Universe for helping me find my purpose" and see what happens. Be ultra receptive to everything.
Thanks aaaaaaa. Yea, you nailed it - your purpose changes over time... and being ultra receptive - very important! :)
So very true .. thank you for a lovely explanation.
you are a beautiful soul
Years ago, I dated a girl whose father was an Auschwitz survivor. The girl would complain about her life: she didn't like her boss, or she lost her car keys, or she forgot to file her income tax and had to pay a penalty. The dad had a great sense of humor. When she'd complain -- once that the chicken dinner had gone cold -- he'd turn to me and say: "I survived the Holocaust for two long years, and she had a bad day. Glass of wine?"
Haha. That’s hilarious!
I think what's easier and more powerful is determining what is NOT your purpose and what truly does NOT matter, such as others opinions and expectations. Bc it can be difficult to know your purpose. Eliminating things that truly do not make you happy leaves what does.
Great point!!
The point starting at 3:10 is one of the best points I try and live my life by. Effectively I have control of my responses. No one can make me feel good or bad without me allowing it. Quite an empowering statement
What if someone calls you a weak faggot and shoves you? Are you like my old guidance counselor: "thanks for noticing!"
I read his book back in college around 1973. I remember it just blowing me away! So inspiring!
me too, it was about 1973.
What s the name? Which of his book would you suggest?
@@clareprv8878 Your answer is the title of the video you watched.
Man's Search for Meaning
by Victor Frankl
wow Who had suggested it for you?
Old wine, New bottle
This book changed my lifestyle & perspective. As long as food shelter clothing is there am simply at peace & happiness. No complaining.
These "victories" are perceived only. The only meaning you will ever find is in loving and serving one another, especially those who are downtrodden.
Wholeheartedly agree!
"Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning."
Great quote!
This book saved my life! Thank you Mr. Viktor Frankl!
It got me through a very difficult time as well. Thanks for stopping by!
To live is to suffer, and to survive is to find meaning in the suffering.
I am a TARGETED INDIVIDUAL and I have to remember Victor frankl every day it keeps me sane. no one owns my mind or my feelings they don't control me
What do you mean by targeted individual?
@@wisdom-for-life one of those nutjobs who are suffering from schizophrenia and other illnesses, believing theyre so important that the government in a huge conspiracy is after them with radiation weapons and all that nonsese. keep in mind both how "targeted individual" is in caps as in "look how special i am" and how at the same time theres the urge that nobody controls them and theyre sooo in possession of their own mind or feelings.
when theyre actually are paranoid schizophrenic and simply need clinical help.
@@dirtyunclehubert Damn your a piece of shit.
@@dirtyunclehubert lol
So much wisdom in this book -- a mental health classic.
Sorry guys... at 4:20 should have said, "what if it was you that died?".. "your wife would be the one to suffer, right?
at death you either go to heaven or hell based on how you lived your life. if you go to hell, it will have been your choice.
in the video it said that if the wife dies she suffers. suffers what?
If she lived and he died, she would have suffered because he was dead. Because he is alive, He is taking the burden of being alone. So, in a way, there is meaning to his suffering. Would you rather have your wife suffer or yourself?
Hey man, love the animation. I do feel like you missed a few key points in the book regarding transcendence (you called it 'The last of the human freedom' then continue to quote a bit of the book) but he also talks about transcending above being human, I believe it's the part where he's walking towards a work place in the bitter snow and sees his wife? Other than that good job :)
Might want to take in consideration that not everyone accepts hell and heaven and that suffering is not only in hell.
the problem is survival is not a good thing to strive towards, being a good person and being a part of the change towards a better society is the main things that comes first.
Suffering - Meaning = Despair. By far one of the most powerful pieces of literature I have ever come across. Second only to "The Gulag Archipelago."
so suffering = despair+meaning? lol great comment tho
@@harishthethird No, it means if you suffer without a meaning attached to it, you will find despair. Meaning in suffering turns the suffering into something you can transcend, even find useful. Do you agree?
this book changed my life.
@@shellybellydancer huh?
How did it change your life?
@@ikkarezlet1922 I begun to see my destiny with other eyes.
I will definitely read it
@@engrumarkhan wonderful. This book is essencial
I generally don’t comment on videos but oh my god... The illustrations and the way that they appear are awesome.
Thanks Ayesha!
Just found Viktor Frankl today for the first time in my life!!!! I don’t know where he was hiding, but as often happens, when find something when we are ready to resonate with it. I look forward to dealving into the depths of his teachings ❤️. Thank you for your fantastic creation and story telling of this man - for which I have subscribed to your channel 🤗
Just finished reading this book. The connection of state of mind with state of immunity explained in the book is amazing. Good read.
Comfort zone has not been a way of my life, every given day in my life has been a challenge to make me strong in my mind to deal with any unbearable circumstances. Let me carry the torch of uncertainty and marching in. . . . . .
Think I found this book on day in an old apartment. The title stood out to me so I kept it. Soon after I read it, it was a profound experience. I remember thinking afterwards that every human should read it. Been around a decade and details have faded, so I'm planning to reread it soon. But I like to think that things such as books, music, even inspiration or ideas, they can find you, and this book found me.
I believe books find the reader 😀
How are you? Sorry there is another great book of Franklin Viktor called "Say Yes To life In spite if Everything". Do you have a copy?
Just got done reading this. One of the best reads I’ve ever read. Highly recommend.
Read it last month. BRILLIANT!
one of the top 5 most useful books in my life. excellent read on many levels.
My fathers all time favorite book outside of the scriptures.
This video and presentation are outstanding - it’s rare I find wisdom this directly communicated. 10/10 ❤️
I've been thinking about and quoting Victor Frankls words lately. It's been several years since I read the . . . search for meaning, and did not realize just how much impact they had on me until I saw your video this morning. Thank-you for posting this video on one of the greatest minds and heart that has ever set foot on this earth. It has helped me to rethink my purpose.
Thank you Anahuac! Agreed... this book had a great impact on my life as well. Still does
Yes, the book is iconic, conceived and written by a master. But you, in your creative way, are equally masterful in presenting and teaching this to us. Thank you
Thanks Paul! I’m just regurgitating his wisdom. Lol
You're awesome. Thanks for summarising a great book in such a short and sweet way for us all to learn in a different way!
To think about that why deeply is in essence the core of philosophy. For someone to have seen and experienced that level of suffering and still hold such strong ideals and seek to educate is an incredible feat of strength
Agreed. Way stronger than I could ever imagine
Your explanation really helped me understand. I went through online to read about the ideas Dr.Frankl taught, but could not be sure if I got it. But with your video, I am confident that I did understand. THANK YOU!!
I am thankful I found Viktor Frankl. If i might add to his theory, from my own studies , we all have a life contract we agree to when we enter this Earth 🌎. Some of us suffer more than others. Tragedies are still unthinkable nonetheless to me...😭
This is a book everyone should ready.
I made the summary, but I think everyone should read it simply because the summary doesn't do it justice.
Wow! What an amazing man he turned out to be!
Good book in offering perspective to navigate life. The young man summary was on point.
Thank you for sharing this significant information of Viktor Frankl's life and wisdom as he wrote in his books. I read 2 of his books in the early 1980s.
Thank you. Brilliant book and a brilliant man!
Salvation comes through love and in love.
Thank you !
Beautiful sentences from the video:
1. He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how
2. Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning.
3. Everything can be taken from a man but one - The last of the human freedoms to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstance.
4. Listen what your conscience commands you to do and go on to carry it out to the best of your knowledge.
A difficult lesson is that "Men who suffer not, attain no perfection." "The more a man is chastened, the greater is the harvest of spiritual virtues shown forth by him." ~ Baha'i Faith
Problem being, religion is full of horse shit.
A wise man once said, "Science is good, philosophy is great, spiritually is Devine. Religion is for the idiots who can't find their ass in the dark"
@@themacocko6311 The Major Source of Spirituality in the last 6000 years has been Messengers of God: Krishna, Zoroaster, Buddha, Abraham, Moses, Christ, Muhammad and Baha'u'llah... "Clearly they are recognized as superior above all men." ~ Abdul-Baha, Baha'i Faith
Good video! I like "Don't aim at success, money, fame. Aim at your greater cause, your purpose. Find your greater cause." I never thought of it that way. Also, the cat with the slice of bread around his head is super cute!
Pen Student fame, power, money will die.. Humans always change. all possession will burned. but the good values in u will live forever.. Plus the greatest is to have Jesus, and the Roman Catholic church, for over all protection, for this worldly world will kill the good.
Thanks for this great video! I read and loved this book and I love your succinct takeaways. Frankl calls the lack of meaning the "existential vacuum" and bemoans therapists treating these symptoms with pills instead of the underlying root cause, a lack of purpose in life.
Thank you so much!
He who has a why to live can almost bear any how. Some I knew but didn't know.
My favorite book. Thank you for this wonderful video. You're an excellent teacher.
Thank you C Astor! Yea, this is a great book!
Great video and summary. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. I really enjoyed it.
I think this is an excellent summary of the book and very hpful. I'm going to recommend it to others.
Victor Frankel was and is an icon. He not only survived the holocost but was able to invent the logo therapy. An alternate to Sigmund Freud' s psycho therapy which then popular at that time. Also his Stimulus and Resolve theory is good.
Very in line with stoicism, great book, great man
Thank you very much
Thanks for the reminders!
Thank you brother
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Goalcast brought me here. God knows how much I needed this right now.
that a huge question to answer. Just waiting for it will cause frustration until it happens. Avoid that by asking yourself, what's the purpose of my life "right now" for my purpose is constantly changing. As you fulfill your "right now" goals you then get a feeling of constant fulfillment. Then do it over and over and feel fulfillment over and over.
True, your purpose is constantly changing to some degree! Fulfill your goal right now - Good point Vibes!
So clear and makes me reflect about my life thank you 👌
Thanks Black Diamond!
Thanks a lot
One of the greatest books ever.
Thank for sharing it
Good summary of Frankl's work!
That need for meaningfulness is definitely something I believe God set in our hearts as one of the many voids he placed for himself to fill in a loving relationship with him. While animals seem to find satisfaction in simple survival, reproduction, and passing empty pleasure, we where made for so much more. Ever sense I came into a close relationship with God, I don't know how to express how much meaning and hope and peace he poured into my life! Before him, sure, I had obsessions to live for and I got excited over them and they comforted me and REALLY meant a lot to me...but my heart was not made for any counterfeit. Those things are nothing in comparison to the one true God I was born to live for. 💙☀️
Victor Frankl's view on controlling internal forces is encapsulated in his logotherapy philosophy. He believed that individuals have the power to choose their attitude and response to challenging situations, even in the midst of suffering. Frankl argued that we can control our internal forces by:
- Focusing on meaning and purpose
- Exercising self-transcendence (looking beyond oneself)
- Cultivating a sense of responsibility
- Practicing self-reflection and awareness
- Embracing suffering as a catalyst for growth
Frankl's perspective emphasizes the human capacity for resilience, hope, and personal growth, even in the face of adversity. His work inspires individuals to take ownership of their thoughts, feelings, and actions, and to find meaning and purpose in life.
Reference: Frankl, V. E. (1985). Man's Search for Meaning. Simon & Schuster. (Originally published in 1946)
Interesting. Reminds me of Budhist teaching or the writings of Marcus Aurelius. This is good for building emotional control, but remember we have feelings for a reason, it's okay to feel disappointed, angry, sad, joyful, happy, ecstatic, but not to get dependent on our feelings.
I noticed @ 4:24 you have it backwards. The Doctor asked him to imagine "What if it were YOU that died instead of your wife, wouldn't she suffer" NOT "what if it was your wife that died, wouldn't she suffer" (Because she actually did die). It's an important clarification otherwise there is no lesson there.
Great overview none the less. I just finished the book myself and am about to making a video about searching for meaning and your video was a great little summary/refreshed as I outline for my video. Thanks!
Great summary and refresher of book
Thank you for this!
This is one of my fave books 👍🏽
Thank you... thank you for creating this channel
An excellent summary to this audio book I've just finished listening to. Thanks for this.
Thanks for the support Joe!
This exactly what St Paul says in his letters, and this is also what the Christianity's answer to the suffering....
2000 years, passed still many missed to see this ...
I just started reading this book...incredible
It's a terrific book! I hope you finished it!
Thank you man
Thanks!
Thankyou!
Thanks. Read this book several years ago. Pain is our greatest teacher. The meaning of life can never be fathom without real pain or suffering. It is our human nature that if life is too good or luxurious we will never wait up to realize the meaning of life.
It is unfortunate that such lesson cannot be learn from class intellectually or reading some books. You must face the real suffering in order to wake up your unconscious characteristics. Until such time you will realize your conscious choice to generate the right response everytime at every moment of your life is most crucial for your happiness. Learn how to live in the NOW.
Thanks, sir. 🤸🏻♀️
Great presentation. Thank you. The book seems to be very helpful
Wah! This is a really good video!Thank you for making this video. Among other so called 'motivational videos' yours stands out. It deals with real life, real situational problem and how we can choose to deal with those and find happiness in the end. Attitude matters. This simply solves so many problems of life! Thanks a lot again for making this video. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it along with everyone else who has watched it... Never expected over 90,000 views!
And yes, you're right - attitude matters!
Your video is an excellent summary of the key points. I'm currently reading the book and I find it quite profound.
Reading this book gave me hope and opened options to me that no amount of CBT did.
Yea I’ve never been a huge fan of CBT. It works very little and it’s a long, tough process. This book also helps me a bit more too. Hope you’re doing well Muse!
this is so helpful, thank you so much
np im happy to help son
Ireally love your video, full of inspiring message.
Very strange timing, finding your video. Thanks.
Thanks for this excellent video. I only recently heard of Victor Frankl and I became curious. I certainly will be checking out his work.
Bruh thanks, really need this. Wish I saw this earlier
Good stuff bro! This was one of my favorite books as well! Glad I found you on You Tube!
Great summary! I'm in the process of reading this currently. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks Christopher! I’m really glad you are reading the book and not just watching this video!
Great summary...thank you brother
Love this !
It's important to note that Frankl did not believe that happiness and satisfaction were guaranteed in life even if one lived for meaning, causes, or others. He felt that living this way was the only way to achieve genuine happiness and satisfaction but not that it necessarily follows.
I agree with that. Living for something more is definitely the general path we where meant for; there's a compass placed in our heart...but that compass was meant to lead us somewhere a bit more spacific...💙 ....so going in that general direction won't necessarily fill the void...
thanks for giving a review which is to the point... thanks man