Avoiding Tension

July 25, 2022

Another one of my favorites, and one I talk about often, from The Will to Meaning:

“Tension is not something to avoid unconditionally, and peace of mind, or peace of soul, is not anything to avow unconditionally. A sound amount of tension, such as that tension which is aroused by a meaning to fulfill, is inherent in being human and is indispensable for mental well-being. What man needs first of all is that tension which is created by direction.”

Are you seeking peace of mind, or tension created by direction?  What direction are you going?  Where do you want it to take you in a year?  In five years?