Great article! I enjoyed reading it. I believe that the meaning of life lies within each individual. What you make of it is the meaning one is seeking. Nothing of value is extrinsic. People make life shallow, devoid of meaning by chasing the mirage of fame, power, and happiness…
Dr. Paddy- your writing style, fluency and use of language is so delightful, that I sometimes get caught up in the literature....and then go back to get the message. Thank you- Could ladies of a certain age do 'from the knee' style pushups....just asking for a friend. Thanks Dr. Paddy- your article, as always a lovely pick-me-up
Thanks Trisha. I think any person of any age could benefit from resistance activity that was proportionate to their level. Knee push ups a great start.
Coincidentally, I just finished the audible version of this book, and I also recommend it. But readers/listeners need to be aware that about 60% of the book is about his time in Nazi concentration camps. (In our current times, we do need these kind of historical event reminders, and it motivates his philosophy.) I really liked his approach to psychotherapy (“Logotherapy”) that focused on looking forward, vs the many others (e.g. Freud) that focus on the past.
Before this book, I read Ernest Becker’s “Denial of Death” - 1973. I’m 76, and have been an atheist for 64 years, and a vegan (LF-WRPB diet) for 15 years. So, I’ve been trying to understand why human societies are so screwed up. Anyway, I found Becker’s book provided a very good hypothesis. You can read about Becker’s book at wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Denial_of_Death to see if it is right for you.
Beckers work is also great and I generally recommend Beckers book first followed by Frankl as Becker is incredibly insightful but offers very little by way of a solution. Great pairing.
Great article! I enjoyed reading it. I believe that the meaning of life lies within each individual. What you make of it is the meaning one is seeking. Nothing of value is extrinsic. People make life shallow, devoid of meaning by chasing the mirage of fame, power, and happiness…
Excellent article. I find your writing very informative and enjoyable.
Dr. Paddy- your writing style, fluency and use of language is so delightful, that I sometimes get caught up in the literature....and then go back to get the message. Thank you- Could ladies of a certain age do 'from the knee' style pushups....just asking for a friend. Thanks Dr. Paddy- your article, as always a lovely pick-me-up
Thanks Trisha. I think any person of any age could benefit from resistance activity that was proportionate to their level. Knee push ups a great start.
Profound and so true.
Great blog and I'll read the book. Thanks Paddy - always look forward to your insights brightening the week!
Coincidentally, I just finished the audible version of this book, and I also recommend it. But readers/listeners need to be aware that about 60% of the book is about his time in Nazi concentration camps. (In our current times, we do need these kind of historical event reminders, and it motivates his philosophy.) I really liked his approach to psychotherapy (“Logotherapy”) that focused on looking forward, vs the many others (e.g. Freud) that focus on the past.
Before this book, I read Ernest Becker’s “Denial of Death” - 1973. I’m 76, and have been an atheist for 64 years, and a vegan (LF-WRPB diet) for 15 years. So, I’ve been trying to understand why human societies are so screwed up. Anyway, I found Becker’s book provided a very good hypothesis. You can read about Becker’s book at wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Denial_of_Death to see if it is right for you.
Beckers work is also great and I generally recommend Beckers book first followed by Frankl as Becker is incredibly insightful but offers very little by way of a solution. Great pairing.