As I sit here embracing our last day in the Colorado mountains, I am overwhelmed with Gratitude and some sadness. In my work here, I have been reminded of many of the Logotherapy principals I teach daily – that suffering is a part of life, especially the suffering of loss, but that it can be turned into achievement; we all have a defiant human spirit that can help us drive toward those achievements; and there is ‘something’ out there – Frankl calls it “Ultimate Meaning” that unifies us and our ideas, especially when we focus on something greater than ourselves.
It’s been an amazing two weeks here in Evergreen. But I am looking forward to working with clients face-to-face again – but I also wonder if I will ever come back to this place in a different way. I know once I leave, it will take quite a while to integrate these experiences into who I am and where I am going.
Takeaways
- The journey of life involves a cycle of creation and destruction.
- Embracing the friction of life can lead to personal growth.
- Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience.
- Finding meaning in our struggles can transform our perspective.
- Community support is vital in navigating life’s challenges.
- We can change our attitude towards suffering to find peace.
- Creativity and self-expression are essential for personal fulfillment.
- Recognizing our mortality can motivate us to live fully.
- The teachings of Viktor Frankl provide valuable insights into meaning.
- We are all called to discover and create meaning in our lives.
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