theatlantic.com - "There's More to Life than Being Happy"
A friend of mine sent me ^this^ article yesterday. I've read it over several times, and am finding myself fascinated, intrigued, and most definitely challenged.
I found it especially interesting what Frankl had to say about the European's viewpoint--that American's are continually ordered to be happy. But happiness isn't something to be pursued. It's something we obtain once we uncover the things that give our life a meaning and purpose. The things that push us each day to somehow make ourselves better than the day before.
The question we need to ask ourselves is not, "What can life contribute and give to me so that I will be happy?" but instead, "What can I give and contribute to life and others so that I will find meaning and purpose?"
Happiness and true joy are the result when this comes to fruition in our minds.
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