What do we live for - part three

"He who has a why to live, can bear with almost any how."

- Nietzche

Well, I guess that means we have to find peace in our own little journey - make the most of what we've come into this world with and determine a sense of purpose or personal contribution? Maybe not so easy? ... but worth consideration? Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

What do we live for - part two

"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering. If there is a purpose in life at all, there must be a purpose in suffering and in dying. But no man can tell another what this purpose is. Each must find out for himself, and must accept the responsibility that his answer prescribes. If he succeeds, he will continue to grow in spite of all indignities."

- Gordon W Allport (Preface to Victor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning)

The whole who are we and what is it all about question. So, what do we care about? What keeps us going, no matter what happens to us? What is our very personal journey that hopefully brings us to contentment with our "Self"? ... regardless of the "shoulds" in life, which can take a lot of emotional courage, given family and society pressures. Let's keep trying though ;) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Stillness...

"Sometimes it's better to just remain silent, and smile."

(Ref. lessonslearnedinlife.com)

Stillness is most surely underrated in general... in the age of devices, social media, compelling programs to watch... quiet time must be at an all time low. Interesting things come up when we sit still. Just sayin' ;)

Blessings,

Chatgirl

What do we live for?

Viktor Frankl, a concentration camp survivor and one of the most gifted of all psychiatrists, asked the truly morose what they continued to live for. And so...

"Frankl distinguishes several forms of neurosis, and traces some of them to the failure of the sufferer to find meaning and a sense of responsibility in his existence."

(Ref. Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl)

Wishes that we find our best sense of meaning and responsibility, go forth and prosper. Hugs. xo

Blessings,

Chatgirl

We know what to do...

A very wise friend says "we know what we need to do... we just can't bring ourselves to do it".... in reference to ending a relationship, in particular. Nobody wants to do the "dirty" work. Nobody wants to be the bad guy...  and so we stay in expired relationships too long and likely end up more hurt  ;( We just can't bring ourselves to initiate the hurting process... ugh. Nothin' fun about that!... and not sure what the answer is... Maybe acknowledgment is enough to make a healthier move next time around ;) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Take good care...

Compliments of Rob Brezny

"'Nothing's going right in my life. I feel anxious and paranoid all the time. My relationships are a mess.' In my line of work, people make confessions like that to me. My first response is usually something like this. 'Do you habitually gobble junk food near bedtime, steal a paltry five hours of sleep per night, gulp two cups of coffee and no breakfast in the morning, then bolt to a workplace where you get no sunlight or exercise and sit in an uncomfortable chair?' They often reply, 'You must be psychic! How did you know?!' My point is that many psychological troubles stem from our chronic failure to take good care."

Hmmm..... ;)

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Pointing the finger...

It's not easy hearing negative feedback. The receiving end of judgment is painful in general. On the other hand... ever had the experience of rejecting feedback, quite vehemently and with a  "pffft" reaction?!.... only to later realize a hard truth, Lol ;) Personally speaking, some of the most upsetting and hurtful feedback has led to life altering behaviour changes and quality of life improvements. Just sayin;) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl