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Living A Purposeful Life

Photo Credit: GoodFon Living a Purposeful Life: An Existential Analysis Introduction Human beings have asked questions about life’s meaning for thousands of years: What is a meaningful life? What makes life meaningful? How to live a meaningful life? These questions lie at the heart of philosophy, religion, psychology, and existential

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What Role Does Money Play In Your Life?

Money is a powerful force in our lives, but its role goes far beyond paying bills or chasing material success. From the lens of Existential Analysis, money is not an end in itself but a means to support the deeper motivations that make life worth living: security, love, authenticity, and

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Help for those who feel like they don’t fit in anywhere

Updated September 2025 with new insights on Existential Analysis and authenticity. Many of us, at some point, quietly ask ourselves: “Why do I feel like I don’t fit in anywhere?” This experience can be painful, leaving us feeling isolated, disconnected, or uncertain about where we truly belong. Yet, this question

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About Professor Alfried Laengle

Our app is rooted in the therapeutic tradition of Existential Analysis and Logotherapy, founded by Viktor Frankl, the pioneer of meaning-centered psychotherapy. Frankl’s work highlighted the human search for meaning as central to psychological well-being.  Building on this foundation, Austrian psychiatrist and psychotherapist Alfried Längle – who collaborated closely with

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David

Why Meaning Matters: Science and Existential Analysis

Introduction Human beings are not only driven by survival or comfort — we are meaning-seeking creatures. From ancient philosophy to modern psychology, the pursuit of meaning has been recognized as central to wellbeing. Whether in the midst of personal crises, daily routines, or moments of deep joy, the question of

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Finding Happiness Within Yourself: An Existential Perspective

Introduction Across cultures and centuries, human beings have long sought the answer to one of life’s most enduring questions: how can we find happiness in life? Many people instinctively look outward—toward possessions, achievements, or approval from others. Yet lasting fulfillment often eludes us when we chase external rewards. True well-being,

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Dr Alfried Laengle: What is Existential Analysis

Professor Alfried Laengle discusses the foundations of Existential Analysis with the Four Fundamental Motivations and how inner consent can lead to a happy and fulfilled life.

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