I’ve always known that teaching/sharing/expressing an idea is how I learn best so this episode is dedicated to not only my study of Logotherapy/Logo-philosophy, but also to my life as a person who lives it.

Living in Response is the step on my self-expression / creative journey where I do “it” messy, unfiltered, unedited, a little afraid but all the way excited. Thanks for witnessing my version of “getting started.”

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Wrestling with Resistance and Realizing WhySpending a month avoiding Logotherapy studies, feeling guilty about it, and then finally asking—why? Realizing the drive to "keep up" wasn’t coming from a love of learning, but from chasing a credential. Letting go of the rush brought back the natural curiosity that made studying fun again.

Values as a Compass, Not a ChecklistReflecting on why I felt disconnected from my body and struggling to get back to the gym. Instead of forcing discipline, I asked myself: Why do I even want to go? Remembering that wellness isn’t just a concept—it’s a feeling. Tapping into the energy of past moments when I felt strong, alive, and in alignment made movement feel natural again.

The Power of Shifting Focus (aka Dereflection in Action)Realizing I was hyper-focused on the wrong thing—fixating on needing to work out instead of connecting with the deeper why. Using Logotherapy’s dereflection technique, I redirected my attention to something more meaningful: the feeling of wellness, not the obligation of a gym routine. That small shift turned resistance into motivation.

What Logotherapy Actually Is (and What It’s Not)Breaking down the core idea of Logotherapy—meaning isn’t something we "find" in a grand, sweeping way. It’s something we experience in every moment through values, actions, and mindset. Unlike traditional therapy, which often digs into the past, Logotherapy is about looking forward and asking, What is life asking of me right now?

Feeling vs. Thinking Your Way to MeaningNoticing how Logotherapy, like a lot of psychology, is deeply intellectual—but meaning isn’t just an idea, it’s a feeling. Connecting this to embodiment work and how values show up in the body. Learning that when I feel lost, I don’t need to think harder—I need to feel deeper.

Realizing That Teaching Is a Core ValueUnpacking an unexpected realization: teaching is something I’ve always done, from lining up stuffed animals as a kid to leading training sessions in my past jobs. But somewhere along the way, I convinced myself I wasn’t a teacher. Sitting with that realization and figuring out what teaching looks like for me now—without pressure or expectation.

Using Values to Navigate StucknessConnecting the dots between resistance, avoidance, and values. When something feels off, it’s often because I’m not living in alignment with what matters most. Instead of forcing discipline, I can reconnect with the feeling of those values in my body and let that guide my next steps.

Final ThoughtsThis episode is about learning to trust values as a lived experience, not just an intellectual exercise. It’s about recognizing when I’m pushing too hard, when I’m out of alignment, and how small shifts in focus can make all the difference. Whether through Logotherapy, embodiment work, or just getting curious about what feels alive, the path forward is always there—we just have to notice it.

Mentions & ResourcesNot affiliated, just a fan

* Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

* The Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy

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Mystically,

Belle

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