What would you do if you lost all your possessions?

In Frankel’s “Man’s Search for Meaning.” life with out possessions can and could be meaningful.

  1. Creating a work or doing a deed:Finding purpose through creative work or action. I would borrow a pen from a waitress and get to work.
  2. Experiencing something or encountering someone:Connecting with others or experiencing values like goodness, truth, and beauty. My pen should lead me to this spiritual connection and certainly a link to current connections.
  3. There is certainly a lot of good to be found.

Or we could simply die. The choice appears to be obvious.

One response to “Heart Attack and Vine”

  1. vermavkv Avatar

    A beautifully thoughtful reflection — concise yet profoundly deep. 🌿
    Your response captures the essence of Viktor Frankl’s philosophy with remarkable clarity — that meaning transcends possessions and circumstances. The idea of borrowing a pen from a waitress and getting to work is such a powerful image — simple, humble, and yet symbolic of resilience, creativity, and purpose. ✍️

I would love to hear you opinion as well

I’m Mark

His friends observe Mark seems wired a little differently. Perhaps it’s more likely that noticing little things often missed by others is a relic of a quieter, simpler time. He has a way with words, which he refuses to let be hindered by sub-par typing skills. People have great stories to tell if you sit and listen.

A belief dear to Mark is that there is certain beauty in the world. You simply have to look for it.

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