I recently recorded a podcast on the topic of “Love and Respect” stemming from frequent conversation with men who feel they are struggling to earn the respect of their spouses and children.

However, I would be foolish not to address the current state of the world.  I mean, according to some sensational news outlets or random social media posts, WORLD WAR III is upon us!!!

Maybe…

In times like these, I am reminded of Dr. Frankl’s “Tragic Triad” – pain, guilt, & death.  Those three factors of the human condition that none of us can escape.  We will all suffer in this life, we will all cause suffering to others in some way, and HOPEFULLY feel some guilt from it; and, finally, as I have said many times here and on The Meaning Project, “We are all terminal here – nobody gets out alive.”

Now, I’m sure most of us don’t want to go any time soon.  And, hopefully politics will not push us in that direction.  But in times like these, as my good friend Dr. (former Rabbi) Baruch “B.” Halevi says, “In times like these, there have always been times like these.”

So, what can you do about it?  My question goes back to Dr. Frankl – what are you doing to live a meaningful life and to add to “the granaries of time”?  We may not be able to impact global politics from where we sit – but we can certainly engage in meaningful choices that help our partners, our families, our communities, and maybe, hopefully, the world.

So, while you’re at it – maybe turn off the tv, disconnect from social media and perhaps try a little meditation?  I’m loving the “Insight Timer” app lately – 22 days of consecutive meditation!  Also, you could check out the latest podcast for couples on the topics of “Love & Respect”.  Enjoy!

TMP-Ep196 – Love & Respect – On Spreaker