by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 13, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health
“LIFE IS SUFFERING. THAT’S CLEAR. There is no more basic, irrefutable truth.” Ouch, that hurts… This is the start of “Rule 7” from Jordan B. Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life : An Antidote for Chaos. I didn’t expect him to...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 6, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth
Last week I had the privilege of spending time with some great people from all over the world as part of our graduation ceremonies. I renewed my friendship with Alain, an exuberant and gentle soul who works as a hospital chaplain in Missouri, as well as a US Army...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 22, 2018 | Grief, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health
What do you do when: The loved one you thought had given up drinking goes back to the bottle? The depression you thought you conquered comes back? You find out your spouse has been having an emotional affair with an old friend? You learn that lingering pain...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 15, 2018 | Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health
Most days, I get to encourage people to make changes in their lives that should lead to a more meaningful and healthy situation. I spent quite a while building up some knowledge and experience on the topic, so I find it pretty easy to talk about – honestly, I...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 8, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health
“He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how.” – Friedrich Nietzsche Viktor Frankl was fond of quoting this line from Nietzsche through his volumes. He survived three years in a German concentration camp – I’d say his reflection on...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 18, 2018 | Meaning, Mental Health, Uncategorized
Maybe it is. I’m honestly not sure anymore. And really, that’s not my role. Whether it is or isn’t about gun control is not my area of expertise. What I do know is that we face an existential vacuum as traditional morals and values continue to...
