Excerpt from "Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything." by Viktor Frankl is available here. Here is my reflection to it:
There is an existential approach or standpoint when it comes to asking the question what is the meaning of life. The meaning of life is not static and so is the question. Life is dynamic. Life is changing. How do I relate to this truth of life? By using the past frame of reference or by planning for thee future? My response to life is relating to life as it unfolds. The unfolding life presents specific challenges in the concreteness of here and now. We all are aware of the challenges we are facing at this time. We see the cruel face of mankind, the hurting heart of mankind, the angry outburst of mankind. This is an existential challenge to all of us. How do I relate to this existential challenge? I do not believe in remaining indifferent or quiet. I also do not believe in taking it in piecemeal or in a fragmented way. It is a systemic problem and it needs to be tackled in a systemic way. I am examining myself and becoming aware of my own biases and prejudice. Is my mind static? Am I hiding myself from myself? These self-examining questions are very important to me for understanding and relating to what is happening in our society. I am helping myself by allowing what arises in my consciousness. It is like welcoming the unwelcoming, those parts of myself that I do not want to look at, sense or feel. It is liberating myself from myself to have a clear vision of what is and how can I relate to that is-ness. Namaste!
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Pramila Shah
8/1/2020 11:24:18 am
Life is changing all the time; moment to moment. Yes, I agree with Dr. Dave; to
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Pramila Shah
8/15/2020 04:29:58 pm
Dear Pramilaben:I read you reflections. It sounds like you went through a hypnotic expereince. When prpoperly used, hypnosis can make you awre of the stuff one has unconsciously suppressed. It needs to be processed emapthically and compassionately. If not it causes a lot of trumoil in our mind and body. I am glad that you gave yourself time to meditate. Please feel free to call me. Amit has my phone number.
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