My well qualified daughter took her own life two month ago, one week before she would start work as a lawyer after obtaining three degrees from a prestigious university in London, she left us notes about life being meaningless, how I wish she came in contact with the works of Dr Viktor Frankl and find her meaning/purpose, We love her deeply and she was only 23. Now, I am surviving by dwelling deep into Dr Frankl's works to rebuild my life. Emptiness is the worse disease today no doubt.

“Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back.” - Marcus Aurelius

"Imagine waking up every day to engage un activities you dont like in order to survive" my life described in a simple sentence.

"He who has a 'why' to live can bear almost any 'how'." - F. Nietzsche

*"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." *- Viktor Frankl

Its so easy to forget to appreciate having the bare minimum in life. I have a roof, food, a job, and people who love me. I am satisfied 😌

"We do not ask life what the meaning of life is. Life asks us, what is the meaning of your life. And life demands our answer." Viktor E. Frankl

My meaning of life is self improvement,that's why I wake up full of motivation every single day,because I know no matter what happens I can always be better than the version of myself from yesterday and seeing years passing by I can watch and realise my own progress and how big of an improvement I get.

_Man's Search for Meaning_ is still one of the most happy depressing books I've ever read To turn disaster and horror into meaning is a super power all on it's own, and whether it's emotional resilience or mental gymnastics, it's a valuable strategy for going through adversity *"If you want to be a light for the world, you must be willing to burn." -Viktor Frankl* People who find pain in times of peace are pitiable, but by that token, people who find peace in times of struggle are admirable It really does come down to how one interprets the situation, rather than the situation

Viktor’s book helped me a lot when I was in a dark place. I recommend it for anyone in a similar place.

Im a South African student teacher, just read a psychology book speaking of Frankl, then the same day I finished it this video came out. After losing my mom to cancer, I found meaning in suffering through the stoicism that this channel provided as well as psychologist theories of Frankl and Maslow. If it means anything to the creator of this channel, you have helped me indirectly to build a strong mind. Dankie enkel ganger vir jou wysheid en jou raad.

"Most people who experience midlife crises have spent their entire lives raising a family, or working in a career. They haven't had the time, or capacity, to ask the important questions in life. Eventually, something triggers the question, Is this all there is?"

When told to pursue my dreams, I did! I immediately went back to sleep.

After failure in work and love, I have come to terms that, because I'm the only child, to take care of my parents when they are old has brought meaning to my life.

I’m 31, unhealthy, broke, depressed, still live with my mom, can’t find a job and feel like I have no purpose in life. Idk where my life is going and have no motivation. I’m more than scared for my future.

I believe that my life’s purpose is my work as a early childhood educator . I know that work doesn’t always equal meaningfulness, but seeing those kids learn and grow brings me a lot of fulfillment. I feel lucky to have found that so early in my life

My problem with depression was I knew I had no meaning in life and I knew I was responsible for creating my own meaning, but I also went down the rabbit hole of no-self, and could not see any meaning and reason to try to create it. All was futile and pointless, and I was aware I was broken. Too tired to generate meaning and invest in myself or others. No desire to improve to get better at anything. No joy. No end of suffering. No ability to seek happiness because nothing outside myself can make me happy and I couldn't generate it from within. Seems like I was trapped in wrong view...because things both exist and don't exist...things have meaning and are meaningless. It was a perspective shift I needed. Also, lots of drugs.

Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.

I live in Syria and the living conditions in 2022 are so extreme, we are somehow off the grid, this video eases the daily struggle.

I always struggled with this since an early age. This is why maintaining relationships with friends, disappointing relatives and family was really frequent in my life. I observe. I exist. I survive. I fight. I never lived. Never really enjoyed something. Each day now is a struggle for hope to bear on. Already attempted to take my life twice. Reverted the effects of the poison twice but the second time it almost killed me. Dark thoughts won't leave me be. I attempted to reach out for help but nobody understands or helped me. I'm all alone with my mind and I really won't be able to fight the urge to just vanish away.

I’ve lost the ability to walk and know this video to be very accurate in my life. Thank you so much for this 💓

This is my MOST favourite Video of yours! I loved reading Viktor Frankls "Man´s search for Meaning". Keep up the crazy good work. Thanks for this amazing Video 🖤

Really took this one on board. Frankl was an outstandingly strong human. His outlook on life through horrendous experiences is the finest example of the human spirit & ‘grit’.

A Dutch philosopher once wrote an essay with the title: be happy that life has no meaning. That was such an eye opener for me. And indeed, I’m very happy with that fact for decades now.

Great vids my dude

That is just what I needed to watch. I had a big existentional problem, kinda get stucked for a while. Now I feel much better. Like you have unlocked some lock in my soul. Thank you for the big work. I'm glad that you here. Keep going! Wish you the best!

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how”. This is the 🔑

I watch you everyday. You have helped me look at life differently. Before was in a dark place and was very unsure with alot of things. You have helped me think differently. Thank you. Awesome videos. Sending love from Canada.

Thank you for this powerful video. Many years ago when I was having the pity party of the century, a friend of mine suggested that I read “Man’s Search For Meaning.” Reading that book changed my attitude forever. Attitude is everything.

I have watched numerous stuff on existential issues on UKposts but i can say with certitude that this video is immensely important because of its pragmatic content,easy to understand philosophy without beating around the bush. Highly obliged to this channel🙏🙏🙏

This is so true. My life felt pretty empty and meaningless when I had no real purpose engraved in my head. But now, after focusing on my career and work, I finally know what I want to do for the world and for myself before I leave this world, and waking up everyday, knowing that I am a step closer to achieving that through my own efforts, is the most relieving thing ever. Thank you for the video. Love this channel so much!💕

Dear Einzelgänger, anytime I watch or listen to a video of yours I feel like getting a total new perspective on things, so my mind strongly calms down (irrespective of the topic). Many thanks for your great work!

We are constantly searching for meaning, especially these days, because we are NOT free. If we were, finding meaning would easy.

Dear Einzelgänger, I have been watching your videos off and on for some years now.. (this is my first comment) You have created a very unique place here on UKposts, sharing your profound and wise thinking, through the thoughts of others. Creating something new of old wisdom, how beautiful. 😍 I thank you dearly , especially for this video, which will be one of my favourites, to listen to again and again. And to send to my friends. Thank you ever so much, keep up the good work! 🙏

This is the most important and meaningful channel on the tubes! Thank you for doing what you do. Grief and bereavement, especially, are the burdens we all need help and guidance to traverse.

After every time I watch your short videos, I have to spend hours, sometimes days to contemplate on the thoughts and ideas you introduced me to.

This is definitely a video to watch over and over! Also I love all the great comments and they're great knowledge that people share. Thank you

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how - this quote really changed my life.

This is such a powerful video. Thank you Einzelgänger. I have a feeling that doing this is where you yourself find a great source of meaning and purpose. Praises to you.

When we are no longer able to change the situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.

He was the best philosopher ever, after everything he went through.. a magnificent person. I wrote an essay about him..😊

This is really similar to not doing something and it will happen. You're so focused on something bigger that the smaller thing happens automatically. The funny part is, by that time, you no longer care about having the smaller thing. Life is so funny sometimes. Great video man.

Great video and great timing for it. I just finished Frankl’s “Man’s search for Meaning” last week and prior to that I read your “Unoffendable”. Good stuff. Keep up the great work.

Dr V. Frankl's book is gem. I've red it at least twice. Great video! Thank you!

His book Man's Search for Meaning is one of my favorite. It changed my perspective about life.

Beautiful video! Sharing a piece of bread with the people in need can indeed give meaning to your life.

The singularly most important 15 minutes I have encountered for the longest time. Thank you.

My favorite UKposts channel. Thank you so much!

I’m impressed, delighted and … moved; thanks for all you’ve been doing!

Your seeking of happiness, creates sorrow. You're seeking for meaning, will create more lack of meaning. I've learned to embrace my meaningless life, my sorrows, and my death, and through it all, I've became alive without being happy or having meaning in my life.

This video gave an important message for me when I felt depressed. No words to Express, thank you for posting such a great videos.

You've saved me today. A sincere thanks to you for bringing this topic into light. ❤

Very beautiful message. I whole heartedly agree with Dr. Victor Frankl. Something everyone should hear atleast once in their lifetime and the wise will take this to heart but the fool will go about searching for status, material, fame, money, and all other meaning things under the sun.

"Devoid of meaning and faith that things could turn out more favourable, our bodies and minds begin to wither as we have lost our will to live." You can see it after every crisis. Mental suffering in it's many forms both intrinsic (Post-Trauma, Depression, etc.) and extrinsic (Acute Trauma, Stress, being in a bloody concentration camp) is one of the strongest indicators for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal oncological and autoimmune disease. Being dead inside can be taken a lot more literally than just having a bleak state of mind. Every single person that made it out of these horrible camps and managed to hold out at least another decade or two is a goddamn miracle of willpower.

Hey, I wished to thank and compliment you on the effort you put into the making of these videos. They are such a treasure trove of upliftment, knowledge, serenity and encouragement. Your channeling of energies are immensely appreciated, and I wish you all the very best, sending you love, joy, and peace :)

I can't describe how well and mindfully your videos (and particularly this one) are put together. You are wonderful! Thank you!

Sometimes i still struggle to find meaning. But after I read a text on the topic, hypothetically inspired by Marcus Aurelius, I now know. I wanna live life according to my own beliefs and values. Sure there may be some specific things I wanna do, but I found the above to be more fulfilling. Why struggle day after day to find meaning based on external circumstances? Either to build something, achieve something, support something etc. No. I rather define some basic values like "to be honest / grateful / dedicated and committed / helpful / not taking back my word / doing the best I can despite what I have" and apply the above, to each and every situation I come across my life. So in the end, I will have a meaning regardless where and what I end up doing.

Beautiful explanation. Thought provoking and very easy to grasp. Keep up the good work!!

This piece of litrature is truly immortal, and the way it was presented here is commendable and admirable. Thank you for highlighting it to the world in such a beautiful way.

Excellent summary of the book that changed my life. I was obsessed with the question I asked the Life - why do I live, what's the meaning. Frankl said that it's not you who has to ask that question. Life is asking YOU why you are living and your task is to answer

we all have something in common for clicking on this video, we are all figuring it out, together. Find your community and find meaning. Good luck on your journey ❤

What an incredible, amazing video. So well done and what a great message. Subscribed!

Thank you so much! This is the most powerful and eye opening message I've come across in a very long time

Einzelganger there is no any words that describes my thanks to you . Your channel literally makes me feel good . Keep posting more I'll be rooting you.

"Finding something to live (and even die for) transforms a meaningless, hopeless existence into a life worth living, regardless of any circumstances" - Viktor Frankl

I used to be in a situation where I felt my life had no meaning, I turned that view from negative to positive. It's honestly great having a boring and mundane life! I don't have to fight in wars. I have a small group who I converse with when they feel like it. When I'm bored I just enjoy that I can be bored. When I go to work even when it was flat out terrible I just think; eh it's just a few hours. And then my life got some excitement. Got a new job, a loving Fiancé and it feels just as great! I learned how to be alone, bored, and without meaning. The best thing you can honestly do for yourself is to learn it as well. The excitement is nice but so is being without it for me personally. Sure it sounds awful. But for all the stints of excitement, temporary thrills and fleeting satisfaction you lose, you gain long term happiness, peace of mind and stability for yourself. Hell maybe even this could be a meaning / goal for your life. Who knows?

This book has been an underlying thing keeping me going for the past year, easily one of my favourites

I read Victor frankyls book a few years ago. It changed my life completely. Thanks for the content.

This is fcking bathling to me to watch this video on this day. It´s the anniversary of my suicide attempt last year, after thinking about suicide from Age 13 - 27 on an almost daily basis because of my upbringing. Live was meaningless and i just wanted to escape from this constant pain. I was ready to die for years on end. The only thing keeping me alive was the compassion i still held onto for the people around me. Because i didnt want to spread my pain to my loved ones. But last year i cracked. Im not gonna go into details but i aborted my plan at the right time and saved myself. Well i ended up in the hospital and there i found out that the Mental Health System in my country is all about making money. And i was back at it again thinking about the end. Yearning for it. But then i realised that at the end of the end i wanted to die because of the world around me and my standpoint towards it. And thats when i realised that the world around me is not gonna change. The people around me wont change. The only thing i could actually change and have any kind of Agency over in my life was my own inner world. My Thoughts, my Emotions, the way i react to the world and the people in it. So i made a decision for myself. Im gonna retreat mentally and emotionally from the world and from my point of view only give 10% of myself to the world. To give myself the necessary internal space to able to work on myself and hopefull find my own reason to stay alive and keep on going. Not really changing anything in my day to day activities. Just detached from the world and its currents that used drown me everyday. Funny thing is no one really noticed. I still acted the same way towards others but my inner world had changed drastically. After a couple of months i had done so much internal work that almost every major "mental & emotional scar" i received up till this point in my life simple by being there for myself. Should someone be interested in how i did it. I basically sat myself infront of a mirror and started talking to myself about the things that hurt me most in my live and just let it all come to surface and let it sweep over me.Which i had never alowed in my life up until this point. But seeing the pain i had held onto all my life right in front of my own eyes. It broke me. I always felt all that pain inside of me without actually seeing it at face value. But that was necessary for me to be able to actually feel compassion for my self for the first time in my 27 Years on this planet. And from there on out i just raced through those really heavy painful emotions and memories that i never thought could be healt. But now i sit here only one year after finally going my own way in life and being there for myself like i used to only do it for other people. Let me tell you all this pain and suffering was worth it. Because without it wouldnt be the person i am today. And after years of hating myself and wishing for my own death to eliviate the pain for myself and the perceived burden i put on other people simply by existing. Which is actually funny because i did nothing else than sacrifice my own Mental and Emotional Well being to help others with there own sorrow without wanting anything in return because i thought that that was my only reason for me being alive. To be a useful tool that gets discarded the moment it is no longer useful. But thankfully I can finally say i found peace with myself. So now i am at a place of mind where there is no more need for my live to need a meaning. There is nothing left for me to do on this journey. No grant goals to achieve or certain postions i want the hold. No just being alive and enjoying the journey towards my natural death is more then enough "reason" for me to be alive. Just enjoying the little everyday things that occure in a human life span. No longer chained by my indoctrination imprinted by the world. Finally free. Walking my own way till the end and embracing the end with peace in my heart. Hope this little rant can help a poor sould out there. Stay safe everyone and cut yourself some slack. We are all goin to find our own way. Everyone in his own time and place.

Sometimes there is no purpose to life if people around you have taken it away from you. Children in particular who are horribly abused and ignored by society are such people.

He is the most inspiring person I have ever met, I listen to a lot of his stories. Those shares changed me a lot for the better when I heard those profound shares from him

Wooow, l watch this channel daily and most times l just have too much to contemplate about....so much wisdom. Thank you Einzelganger

Trying to figure this out in my late 30's, feels hopeless sometimes.

This video is the perfect summary of the book Man's search for meaning by Viktor Frankl. I have read the book and I feel that this video very shortly summarized that book and I love this video. My request, could you please make a video on Meditation by Marcus Aurelius...

This video deserves a like, comment, and bump to reach as many people as possible. Finding the "why" to live is so many people's greatest question, that it is deserves the great thought and attention of our minds. I hope this comment is a net positive for the world of humanity.

Venerable Nick, thank you for this and all of your videos. I am a people pleaser by nature and your guidance and advice here has led me to an epiphany and a way for making a positive change. I admire your carefully contemplated communication. And what a great laugh. Namaste

I read Victor’s book and met him. He was such a brilliant man. Great video. ❤️

The meaning of life is to find your purpose, the purpose of life is to give it away

Definitely one of the best channels on UKposts. Thanks for these amazing videos

Thank you for sharing this. I have three missions in life and business: 1 for family and 2 for helping improve my community. I realize what I am working towards. Success will come to me more and more when I stay committed to my missions in life and business.

I'm 37 and for the last 2 years I feel lost like never been. I have a great life , family , friends, bride , my pets and a good job ( even though dead end one ) I'm healthy , love and am loved but I feel at times like I have nothing . I never knew what I wanted to do or be and I think in part that is the problem. I get mad and sad for not being grateful when I should wake up day in and day out feeling grateful for what I have and for not having to go through what millions go and have gone , but I simply feel that what I have it's not enough. I search , think and wait for a eureka moment or to stumble in such good fortune like many did but nothing happens. I lack motivation to learn new things and skills. I look at degrees online that might interest me and nothing grabs my attention . The few things that grabbed, I legit didn't feel interested, just felt that I should do that to enrich the cv. I feel stupid for " complaining " when ppl are going through much worse but it's like I have this void in my chest that I can't seem to fulfil no matter what.

After all, love is the meaning of life. Love for loved ones, children, animals, nature, the sky, the sun…When the heart is filled with love, you can overcome anything❤️We need to learn to love more.

Omg i literally just finished the book. giving meaning to your suffering .. growth through the suffering ..coming out stronger

So much to think about with this wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing it !

Thank you for this. In suffering do we truly find ourselves. In suffering do we rethink our purpose. There is beauty in life, even when there's suffering.

To be honest i only was happy when i was free. No job, no repetitive days, all that time for myself, struggling to eat. But man..there was no clock in the morning, no stress, i had little but i was happy. Fried eggs tasted better, even free food from others was a blessing. But my ego took over, i found a job and i consider myself a slave. Sure now i can eat what i want, i can buy clothes, and pay some bills. But deep inside, im sad. I wanted a relation, but i cant connect, they are all the same, they want what they are programed to want. And now i have a choise, to sacrifice my freedom and try to play this society game, or to Live as my soul dictates me? Cuz in my wet dreams, im alone and hungry on a bench, almost dead but with a big smile on my face, knowing i lived the way i wanted.

This Is one of the Most Amazing Video i have seen so Far on The Topic of " Finding Meaning in One's Life "... Great Work 👍❤️

Thank you for sharing Dr Frankle's deeply considered response to this fundamental human issue.

I needed this, I am getting more nihilistic by the day and I don't like it, time to push through, without pushing. Thank you 🙏🙏

at one time i've thought that if someone would just die it would end their suffering and pain. but then i thought, life is meaningless, we put meaning to it.

LETS READ! HUGE FAN. I watch for internal motivation. These philosophy, and life questions help me alot. Love these man, don't stop

I love how everyone is posting here their favorite quote from this video, and there are a lot of good quotes sprinkled throughout.

While seeking to deepen my consciousness over the last year and discovering UKposts as a useful portal, your channel and its contents have provided an abundance of insight for which I am grateful. No doubt massive effort and consideration go into creating your beautiful videos, however the works flow with apparent effortlessness, grace and humility. All efforts to create and share your existential insights are greatly appreciated, and the ripples produced are spreading far and wide. Thank you.

I understand the importance of being positive but my problem is that I would want to vomit whenever I hear something TOO positive.

This book changed my life, I recommend it to everyone.

Discovering the purpose is something that makes the mind understand, especially after facing faliures.

I absolutely love Frankl. I keep a copy of “Man’s Search For Meaning” in my work bag.

i have been suffering from this feeling since my childhood days, from standard 1 or 2....yes, kids too can have this feeling..and my life has been a very testing journey so far just due to this inner feeling of world being meaningless....i am 35 today, and spend whole of my life torn between social life and this feeling of meaningless....dont know how long i can carry on...

You are a genius, a great presenter. I showed my 12 year old this video and we enjoyed it very much.

I was once lost and now I am just grateful. What a great opportunity to experience!😊