#Existential Purpose

Life’s Meaning Shifts With Person and Moment

Frankl’s broader work emphasizes that meaning remains possible even amid suffering, though it may take different forms—creative contribution, loving connection, or a dignified attitude toward hardship. His insight is that circumstances do not always give us control, but they do present a question, and our response becomes significant. This is why meaning can change quickly: each new difficulty, opportunity, or encounter asks something different. Ultimately, the quote offers a disciplined optimism. If meaning is specific to the person and the moment, then it is never locked behind one perfect life plan; it can be found again and again by asking, with honesty and courage, what this moment requires of you. [...]

Life: Beyond Mere Happenings to Deeper Meaning

Building on Butler’s idea, humans have an innate drive to weave coherence from the chaos of events. Psychologists like Jerome Bruner have argued that narrative gives shape to life, transforming random occurrences into a personal story. In this way, life becomes a tapestry of meaning, where each event fits into a broader context and purpose. [...]

The Quest for Meaning Is the Greatest Adventure of All - Victor Frankl

The quote implies that seeking meaning helps people navigate hardships and grow from adversity, reinforcing the idea that purpose provides strength in difficult times. [...]

Here is the Test to Find Whether Your Mission on Earth Is Complete – Richard Bach

Bach’s words reflect the idea that life remains incomplete as long as we're living. Even when specific goals are fulfilled, the journey continues, thereby creating new missions and opportunities. [...]