Tag Archives: Viktor Frankl

On Asking Questions

Posted on June 25, 2021 by richp45198

Rabbi David Wolpe once wrote that being human includes asking the important questions, asking them again and again and not letting go. The religion I grew up with wasn’t big on asking questions so I was often left to entertain … Continue reading →

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On Being an Introvert in the Time of COVID-19

Posted on April 24, 2020 by richp45198

When this madness all started, I saw the above quote and, given that I am a self-declared militant introvert, it made me smile. I’ve seen similar quotes about social distancing. First of all, let’s be clear. Introversion is not being … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned from COVID-19

Posted on March 25, 2020 by richp45198

“If you can keep your head/when all about you/Are losing their/and blaming it on you”. So wrote Rudyard Kipling with words that apply today. We have much to learn from COVID-19 politically and medically. But we have much to learn … Continue reading →

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Further Thoughts on Hope

Posted on October 3, 2017 by richp45198

These are the days of senseless shootings in Las Vegas and elsewhere, of destructive hurricanes, and earthquakes, of ongoing wars and potential new ones. These are days when hope may be elusive. Hope for what? Here is the key. What … Continue reading →

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On Spiritual Mentors: Viktor Frankl

Posted on September 2, 2014 by richp45198

  When I am made aware of senseless suffering, of bad things happening to good people, these are the greatest spiritual challenges on my journey. In such moments, I always find comfort and guidance in the thoughts of Viktor Frankl. … Continue reading →

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On Becoming a Wounded Healer

Posted on October 9, 2012 by richp45198

Have you ever read a book that changed your life? Some 30 years ago I came upon a book titled The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen. It’s impact on me continues to this day. The image of the Wounded Healer has been … Continue reading →

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On Growing Old

Posted on August 7, 2012 by richp45198

I have been blessed with many spiritual mentors, people I never met but whose writings profoundly affected my journey. One is psychiatrist Viktor Frankl who helped me see that indeed there is much in life over which we have no control. However, … Continue reading →

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