Discussion Topic: My Search for Meaning!

Book Title: A Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

In this episode of the (YOML) Year of Magical Learning Podcast, we delve into the impactful book 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor Frankl. The book is discussed in two parts: Frankl's harrowing experiences in World War II concentration camps and his development of logotherapy, a therapeutic method centred around finding meaning in life. The host shares a deeply personal reflection titled 'My Search For Meaning,' written on the second anniversary of his daughter's passing. He discusses the profound lessons he learned from her short but meaningful life and how he strives to live a purpose-driven life in her honour. The conversation also explores the importance of asking oneself if their life has meaning and the journey of finding one's purpose, emphasizing that every life has the potential for meaning.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:04 Introducing the Book: A Man's Search For Meaning

01:12 Viktor Frankl's Life and Logotherapy

02:58 Personal Reflections on Meaning and Purpose

07:15 The Search for Meaning in Life

10:27 The Importance of Asking Questions

15:04 Living a Purpose-Driven Life

22:14 The Joy of Programming

22:34 Embracing Your True Self

24:28 The Art of Running Uphill

25:07 Beavering on Purpose

27:08 Finding Your Element

30:08 Purpose-Driven Life

32:13 The Essence of Meaning

40:13 Living for Two

Read the Reflection:My Search for Meaning!

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