This is what the book “Man’s Search for Meaning” teaches us about Life.

“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Dr. Viktor Frankl recounts his experiences from the infamous Nazi holocaust. The book gives us insight into the terrible physical and mental torture that the prisoners had to endure.

After spending three years in the camps he returned to Vienna and shared his story and his learnings.

He tries to express the brutal conditions of the camp. The prisoners were starved, tortured, and deprived of all the basic necessities. These sufferings had killed their souls leaving behind their breathing feeble body.

Amidst the suffering, Dr. Frankl extracted profound lessons, introducing the concept of logotherapy. Key takeaways include:

➜ Life has no inherent meaning; individuals must create their own purpose. The meaning of life is not universal but is shaped by personal choices and circumstances.

➜ Suffering is an inevitable part of life. There’s always going to be pain, sadness, and despair around you. Learn to live through it. Sometimes you have to accept your fate and let it work things out.

➜ Finding hope is essential for survival. Having goals and aspirations provides a sense of purpose, preventing a lack of direction and meaninglessness.

He who has a why to live can bear with almost any how — Nietzsche

Life is nothing but a process of living and taking steps to achieve your goals, your aspirations, which can be anything from finding love, stability, or success while learning to endure. That, according to me, is the only meaning of life.