Our Framework
Our Framework
My Motivation. My Journey. My Decisions:
➠ Rooted in the therapeutic tradition of Existential Analysis and Logotherapy, founded by Viktor Frankl and developed further by Alfried Laengle. Our framework and digestible content (co-created with Meaningful Paths Founder David Chorlton and Therapist Sandy ElChaar) can be used for individual use and/or can help practitioners with their own wellbeing and also be used to help their clients.
Our Vision:
➠ We wish to share the practice of Existential Analysis with as many people as possible. We have created a free app which adds gamification, achievements, a search engine, and digital reflection cards to share the teachings of Existential Analysis with a wider audience. We also have our growing library of eBooks and resources to further extend the wisdom of Existential Analysis with others.
My Motivation. My Journey. My Decisions.
My Motivation
Exploring the Four Fundamental Motivations: 1. Do I have the necessary space, protection, and support in the world? 2. Do I experience fulfillment, affection, and appreciation of values? 3. Do I relate authentically to myself and others? 4. Do I engage in what is meaningful and purposeful?
My Journey
A Mountain Model comprising of 9 elements which represent our journey through life and our psychology and way of thinking during such a journey. From adjusting the straps of the Backpack (the weight of our past experiences), to the Guiding Stars as our values.
My Decisions
Working with PEA (Personal Existential Analysis: 1. Perception of the reality and the facts. 2. Listing the values, weighing all possibilities. 3. Choosing the most valuable thing to do. 4. Acting the chosen situation - Motivation.
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.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Meaningful Paths is a wellbeing platform that helps individuals, therapists, coaches, and practitioners explore meaning and purpose through the lens of Existential Analysis. We offer digital reflection cards, self-guided exercises, data insights, and a free app that support personal growth, emotional awareness, and community wellbeing.
Existential Analysis, founded by Dr. Alfried Längle, is a humanistic approach that explores what it means to live authentically, with freedom, responsibility, and connection. Our Framework draws on the Four Fundamental Motivations — the need for existence, relationship, meaning, and value — helping people move from self-reflection to purposeful action.
The Mountain Model is our visual metaphor for life’s journey. It encourages reflection on where you are now, the values that guide you, and the steps ahead. Each layer represents a stage of self-awareness — from grounding and resilience to vision and contribution — helping users move toward purposeful living.
The app provides guided reflection cards, Path Search (a keyword-based wellbeing tool), and short exercises inspired by Existential Analysis. It’s designed for quick daily insights, emotional grounding, and gentle direction — like having a companion on your journey toward clarity and wellbeing
We offer tools and insights to help professionals support their clients between sessions — from reflection cards to structured frameworks. Our My Path – Therapists & Coaches hub also includes UK data insights, resources, and collaboration opportunities for growing a purposeful practice.
Yes. Our reflections and exercises are suitable for individuals aged 12 and above, with parental guidance recommended for under-18s (as with any app or digital device). While our approach is therapeutic in tone, it is not a substitute for clinical therapy — it is a supportive resource to enhance wellbeing and personal meaning.
Explore our Framework, try our free app, or join our community for therapists, coaches, and practitioners. For deeper insights, visit our ebook and resources library or connect with us at hello@meaningfulpaths.com.
Additional Resources:
If you’re exploring questions like “How do I find meaning and purpose in my life?”, you can continue your journey with our guide to Living a Purposeful Life, which offers practical and gentle steps to support your path.
→ Living a Purposeful Life
To explore a gentle and practical guide to living with purpose, you may like our page on Finding Purpose Through Meaning.
→ Finding Purpose