4 Keys to your life's meaning (Dr. Viktor Frankl)

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My German father’s escape from a Soviet POW camp was orchestrated by the camp’s Jewish female physician. He had helped her mother by fixing her roof in exchange for 🍞 and in return she saved his life when he fell ill in camp and his future when she helped him escape. In her honour, I grew up to become a physician. I don’t know what her name was, yet by helping my father she profoundly affected the life of his progeny. I can only hope that I have done her memory justice. I wish I at least knew her name, but more importantly I continue to know her kindness with each day I live and work.

This morning I got up, unwillingly, totally fedup with my 'meaninless' life of 87 years old woman. Then I came across of video about Frankl's life and his lessons. So I looked for another video about his teachings, and found yours. Now, after I have listened it, suddenly I feel a shame about my feeling so miserable. After all, there are so many blessings yet to leave.. and I'm really so fortunate to be still connected to my mind. I just have go on poking the embers to see a sparkle here and there.. To day you did that for me. Thank you so much

The statement that caught me the most was, "Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning." I've been dealing with a divorce after being married for over 25 yrs that I did not expect. This statement gave me a different perspective on how to deal with my suffering. Thank you for sharing this powerful message. 🍞

he suffered for us, so we will learn to search for meaning in our life's. R.I.P. Viktor Frankl🥀

“Man’s Search for Meaning” should be required reading in every high school. I intend to read it again after watching this.

This might sound trite, in light of this very inspirational video, but I find that if you can get a cat or dog, or both, rescue one from a shelter...they can give your life meaning like you can't imagine. And you are also saving a life. And they definitely saved mine.

I watched this video on Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan.27, 2024). Earlier today I unthinkingly threw out a crusty piece of bread that someone had left on a table inside a social meeting room. Years ago I was homeless in the U.S., mentally ill, and destitute, and I might have have eaten that bread instead of throwing it away. I needed this video today as a reminder. Thank you🍞

Viktor Frank in changing my life. He is absolutely necessary for our society. His books are the source of sanity.

When I first read his book I was moved. I lent it to a friend and when he returned it we chatted long on it. Two days later he died of a massive heart attack. Idk why I'm sharing this..I miss you Tom. 🍞❤

This book found me when I was 10...it has been foundational...55 years later it informs my practice as a psychologist.

Only I can fill my mind. I choose what to fill it with. I am advance multiple sclerosis. I’m reading and viewing as much as I can of religion, philosophy, and psychology. Enjoy this book so much. My son was made to read it in his 2 months of outdoor rehab. The entire experience changed his ability for decisions, self sufficiency, self control, charity etc. He succeeded. He is an amazing man. I’m so very proud of him. He’ll be a dad soon. ❤🎉

I love Dr. Frankl`s remedies for despair. I know that meaning is the fundamental need in life. A life without meaning IS without meaning...a complete tragedy...an unlived life. A Waste. Thankyou!!!

At age 75, it’s good to be reminded of the book and the wisdom that moved me and others so profoundly in our younger years. It has always stayed with me, a shining beacon on my life journey. Thank you, Victor Frankl, for surviving, for writing, for helping us to heal.

As of late I was under the impression that the meaning of life was suffering. Because we all suffer in one way or another. I lost my mom 4 weeks ago and I can’t tell you how much your video has helped me realize that life really is about love. And that my mom will live on in my heart because of my love for her. Thank you. ❤️

🍞 Thanks so much for the work you’ve done here to compile and present this material. Viktor Frankl is a beloved figure and mentor to me. My father was a Chaplain’s Assistant in Patton’s 3rd Army and saw more than his share of the carnage of war, including the liberation of the first Concentration Camp by American Forces at Ohrdruf. Good and meaningful work you are doing here. Again, thank you. 🙏❤️

I don't doubt the power of human imagination and coincidences. The mind is a powerful thing. I am glad for Viktor that he was able to use his imagination and coincidences to give himself meaning. In terrible circumstances, I am sure that we will grasp at anything. I agree with the enduring power of love... Not imaginary love of the invisible, but love of another, real person.

🍞 About 15 years ago I was adviced to read this book at 2am in the night by a stranger I just met while jogging on my own and through a series of synchronicities examining the phenomena of walking backwards into the future. It came on the exact moment I needed it, just a few days before I was going to be experiencing a life changing trauma. Thank you so much for your beautiful edited videos of meaningful and helpful topics!!

The book came to me like a magic. I bought it on Friday afternoon and on Sunday morning I could not get out of bed… I was in so much pain. I thought with the help of my chiropractor I will be fine soon and when it did not happen , not able to do anything else I picked up The Book. Finished reading it in 2-3 days… it talked to me. I became embarrassed of my level of despair. What it did for my soul…. Made the long process of physical suffering and disability free from mental anguish. Thank you for reminding me. May you be happy and may he rest on peace❤️

🍞 I have to share this story... my son was in the ICU at Children's hospital, in Boston MA, when he was 2. I was having an emotional time, one day. I asked "please give me a sign, any sign, to show he/we isn't/aren't alone". I stayed with him, all time but couldn't sleep in ICU. We had a hotel room across the street. I always went the same way, but some reason I decided to go around the front, instead of the back. On the side walk across the street, by my feet was a silver cross.... this is Boston, and I happen to be the one who finds that... 💜 we are not on this wild adventure alone. Keep up the amazing work!!