Paul TP Wong

"The struggle against evil does not create good. Drawing your attention to negativity does not contribute to your happiness." That is a quote from a popular bl...og post on happiness. This supports my view that PPers' focus on individual happiness is unwittingly and indirectly responsible for the spread of evil. One moment's reflection will show that if everyone only wants to be happy and does not want to get involved in fighting against evil, then the evil empire of criminals will thrive and expand unopposed, Just imagine what will happen to our society when everyone turns a blind eye to all the evil happening around them, and no one wants to be a witness in court and risk their safety by testifying against mobsters or powerful people, and no one protests against discrimination and oppression. Furthermore, it is unthinkable when no one would want to join the police force to catch the "bad guys", no one would join an anti-corruption agencies to catch the "corrupt cops" and "corrupt politicians", and no one would join the arm forces to protect their country against evil invaders. Eventually, everyone suffers more when all people place personal hedonic happiness as their highest value. According to PP2.0, during the pandemic when the world full of dangers and evils, we all need to share the social responsibility to protect each other by preventing and fight against evil; and we all need to pursue meaning and virtue rather than happiness. A body full of happiness now can mean a heart full of sorrow and regrets later on. #happiness #evil #justice #virtue #value #positivepsychology #existentialpp #suffering

The instinctive coping mechanisms of fight-flight-freeze have served the animal kingdom well to increase the likelihood of survival. However, contemporary copin...g research has indicated that more sophisticated coping mechanisms are needed to enable humans to survive and thrive in a more complex and highly competitive society. From my years of research on stress and coping, I have identified the following learned coping mechanisms: In stead of fight, we now use social engagement such as dialogue, negotiation, existential encounter, collective coping and problem-focused coping. Fighting often makes matters worst. In stead of flight, we now use meaning-focused coping, such as re-appraisal, meaning-mindset, flexibility in exploring other options, constructing new narratives and religious coping. In the concrete jungle, there is no safe place to flee to. In stead of freeze, we new use mindfulness or wu wei, such as mindfully observe what is happening, patiently wait for the right time for action, doing QiGong, Yoga or deep breathing exercise. Freezing without resorting to a higher form of adaptive coping would likely result in the primitive ways of fight or flight. See more

Existential Positive Psychology (PP2.0) and Positivity Ratios What would be the best positivity ratio for you? It seems intuitive that the greater the ratio th...e better, thus, a ratio of 10 positives to 1 negative would be the best. However, one can get bored eventually even with the most desired positive experiences. One would have to create some feelings of sadness, even when one lives in a world of perfect happiness. Personally, I totally enjoy a state of bitter-sweet nostalgia in my old age, and I enjoyed feelings of melancholy as a young man. Thus, what ratio would be best for your all depends on your personality, culture and the context you are in. In #positivepsychology, the positive ratio of 3 positives to one negative used to be touted as the golden rule for happiness. Although Barbara Fredrickson's concept of critical positivity ratio has been debunked by Nick Brown, positive ratio remains a powerful concept, especially for #existentialpositivepsychology (PP2.0) in the age of Covid-19. PP2.0 insists that any true measures of wellbeing, meaning or the growth mindset must factor in the some aspects of the dark side of life, such as the Dark Triad of personality, Viktor Frank's Tragic triad of life or sickness, According to this conceptual framework, positive and negative conditions must be employed as co-variates. Similarly, outcome measures must include both Yin Yang aspects of human experiences. Thus, measures of complete wellbeing must include both happiness index (SWB) and suffering index, which could be calculated as a positivity ratio. In other words, any measure of positive outcome in a world full of hardship and suffering need to incorporate some measure of negative experience. One way to do it is to use the positivity ratio. For example, existential meaning = meaning in life/existential anxiety of death and suffering. My hypothesis is that future research will support the following: (a) The optimal PR ratio varies according to the whether the context is predominantly a happy occasion (e.g., wedding, promotion) or a sad one (e.g., funeral, unemployment), or whether the culture is preoccupied with the pursuit of happiness or with relief from suffering. (b) The positivity of 3 units/1 unit is not the same as 9 units/3 units, because that the greater the unit, the more intense the positivity or negativity; it is based on the assumption that positivity and negativity are two separate but interacting dimensions rather than two poles of the same dimension. See more

The basic tenets of Logotherapy may also be called the three Spiritual Laws because all three basic principles are situated in the Noetic or spiritual dimension.... Tragic optimism is possible when we apply these spiritual laws to the Tragic Triad of Guilt, Suffering and Death. These spiritual laws can transform the Tragic Triad into Light Triad of Responsibility to positive Change, Conscience to do what is right by transcending suffering & evil, and Faith in the ultimate meaning of life and God. The alternative is to react to the Tragic Triad according to egotism or the voice of the Devil, resulting in the Dark Triad of Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism With the Tragic Triad at the center, and the Dark and Light Triads on both side, we can see an invisible V, which stands for Viktor Frankl.. See more

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A truly intelligent and creative mind will be curious about all aspect of life. Curiosity often involves some anxiety and arousal because of the risk involving ...in the uncertainty, the search for truth of racing the harsh reality. Here are 7 common areas for the curious mind to explore: 1) Existential curiosity -- Who am I? Why am I here? Where will to go after my death. 2) Metaphysical curiosity -- Is there a God? What is is prime mover? Is there a supernatural power? Is there an invisible, transcendental reality? 3) Scientific curiosity -- What's the cause and cure of Covid-19? What is the cause of my failure? What lies in the deepest sea? What exists beyond the highest sky? 4) Psychological curiosity -- Why does she say that? What is his motive in befriending me? Why do people do self-destructive things? 5) Future-oriented curiosity -- I wonder what the next decade will be like? I wonder what life would be like when I realize my dream? 6) Adventure-oriented curiosity -- I wonder if there is any new frontiers to explore or new areas to expand. 7) What-is-it curiosity -- What is happening? What is this thing? This is probably the most basic form of curiosity, also known as the orienting reflex. See more

CALL FOR PAPERS for a new collection on COVID-19 and Existential Positive Psychology https://fro.ntiers.in/p7dc In the era of COVID-19, many people have suffere...d high levels of stress and mental health problems. To cope with the widespread of suffering (physical, psychological, social, and economical) the positive psychology of personal happiness is no longer adequate. One of the exciting new developments is the existential positive psychology (PP2.0) based on Viktor Frankls theory of self-transcendence as a promising framework for research and intervention on how to achieve sustainable wellbeing and happiness through transforming inevitable suffering and inherent human limitations. This may be the most exciting positive news coming out from Covid-19, because it provides a realisric and yet optimistic blueprint for research and intervention that we can turn all our negative experiences into our advantages for personal growth and success. This Research Topic aims to examine the different approaches to Positive Psychology and their influence on individual wellbeing during the COVID-19 era. We welcome diverse approaches discussing overcoming the challenges of every stage of development; the role of self-transcendence in resilience, virtue, meaning, and happiness; the upside of negative emotions; cultivating the resilient mindset and character; and how to use suffering to achieve our potential. #PositivePsychology #Resilience #WellBeing

I'm pleased that Harvard's Instit of Human Flourishing just contacted me about collaborating in research on the role of suffering.I'm pleased that Harvard's Instit of Human Flourishing just contacted me about collaborating in research on the role of suffering.

Just finished sharing with my alumni class from Pui Ching (https://en.wikipedia.org//Pui_Ching_Middle_School_(Hong_Ko about how to be happy during the pandemi...c as old folks. I just shared 3 main ideas based on research: (1) Embrace fears and problems with a resilient mindset rather than running away from them. You will feel more courageous and less anxious. (2) Cultivate your mind like a garden; otherwise, it will be overgrown with weeds (negative & anxious thoughts) and (3) Pursue a worthy or meaningful goal, and your brain will become more efficienty and produce dopamine, which makes you feel happy. If you don't keep busy and active, your brain & your body will degenerate, and your will feel tired, bored, even depressed. See more

Everyone intuitively knows how to do what is good. It simply means choosing to do what is right regardless of the cost, such as telling the truth rather than li...es, helping someone in need rather than turning a blind eye or showing kindness rather than being rude and unkind. Positive psychology is indeed about bringing what is good and right in people, but at a deeper level of altruistic morality and humanistic value, it is actually a narrow path, taking people away from the broad way of pursuing a comfortable and pleasant life. From the perspective of existential positive psychology (PP2.0), doing our little bit of good is never easy, because there is always a a different voice from the Dark side whispering to us convincingly to do the opposite. The voice would make the following arguments: 1) You are too idealistic to do what is right and good all the time, because the world will never change; it will always remain the same -- selfish and materialistic. Don't waste you life doing what is futile. 2) Life will be better for you and your family, if you do what is expedient rather what is good or meaningful. You will be rewarded with all the good things from this world and enjoying a good life. 3) If you stick to your principle of doing what is good and right, you will suffer unnecessarily by making many enemies and getting yourself into troubles all the time. I am grateful that in every generation, there are always individuals who have the courage to do a little bit of good everyday, even when it is inconvenient and costly. These everyday heroes believe that when enough people pursue this narrow path sacrificially, the world will become a better place for future generations. See more

The new ideal workers in the post-pandemic digital world You will be most in demand, if you possess the following 8 characteristics: 1. You have a resilient min...dset -- you consider problems as challenges and failures as stepping stones; you find solutions rather than complaining. 2. You have the emotional intelligence, knowing how to communicate with others clearly and with social etiquettes, especially through emails or telephone. 3. You are authentic and trustworthy and others know that you are sincere and your word is your bond. 4. You are responsible for your work, always managing to get your work done without blaming others for any delay. 5. You are flexible, resourcefully, capable of multi-tasking which involves a wide range of skills; you dont just do the things you like. 6. You have the right attitude, always doing your best and striving to improve yourself, because you are motivated by meaning or higher calling. 7. You have the discipline to focus on your work, even when you work at home, with all kinds of distractions, and no one monitoring you. 8. You have the necessary competencies (knowledge, understanding & skills) for the job. See more

The basic tenets of Existential Positive Psychology (PP2.0) (1) Embracing the dark side of life as the other half of complete wellbeing and living fully. (2) ...Practicing the Yin-Yang dialectic as the way to achieve optimal balance & harmony in life. (3) Facing life with the resilient mindset as a precondition for flourishing & character building. (4) Pursuing meaning (self-transcendence) as the best way to self-actualization and fulfillment. See more

A NEW CERTIFICATE COURSE on the new science of how to stay positive in the midst of Covid-19 related suffering and death Learn from one of the originators of s...econd wave positive psyhology (PP2.0) how to embrace the dark side of human existence: Dr. Paul T. P. Wong will offer a Certificate Course on existential positive psychology (PP2.0). This course represents exciting new developments in positive psychology. You will learn the following: (1) How to see the light and remain optimistic during the darkest hours. (2) How to embrace your "evil twin" in order to become an authentuic and complete self. (3) How to cultivate the mature happiness of peace, joy and contentment in the midst of troubles and shortages. (4) How to become your best self by transcending all your limitations and pursuing the highest ideals of truth, goodness and excellence. Since people are complex and life is complicated, PP2.0 favor a holistic approach to research and interventions that can deepen our understanding of wellbeing and achieve durable results. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS

The most important discovery of PP2.0 is the positive power of negative thinking & emotion as the foundation of mental health.The most important discovery of PP2.0 is the positive power of negative thinking & emotion as the foundation of mental health.

The Research Institute on Flourishing & Suffering (RIFS) is dedicated to the new science of suffering as the foundation of flourishing. More details on the RIFS could be found here (https://www.meaning.ca//research-institute-on-flourishing/). The RIFS is the research arm of the International Society for Existential Positive Psychology, the professional division of the INPM. Its objective is to support original collaborative research, maintain a Research Ethics Board, and publish a peer reviewed journal (The International Journal of Existential Positive Psychology [IJEPP]). You are invited to becoming a founding member of this institute by joining the INPM. https://www.meaning.ca//research-institute-on-flourishing/

Your idle mind can either save you or destroy you. Find out Why from my free webinar www.meaning.caYour idle mind can either save you or destroy you. Find out Why from my free webinar www.meaning.ca

The INPM is pleased to announce two FREE webinars hosted by Dr. Paul T. P. Wong on growing during the COVID-19 pandemic. More details on these two webinars are available here (https://www.meaning.ca/conferences-and-even/related-events/). These two virtual webinars constitute the Introduction to a Certificate Course on Existential Positive Psychology (PP2.0) and Meaning-Focused Interventions, which will be offered later. You may participate in both webinars at no cost. Sessi...on A: Growing During the Pandemic: What we can learn from the New Science of Flourishing and Suffering. Jul 30, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Why we need to accept COVID-19 as an opportunity to develop existential courage to transcend suffering as a rock foundation to build a better life, and (b) Why the new science of suffering is necessary for sustainable flourishing in times like this. Session B: Growing During the Pandemic: Why is Viktor Frankls cure essential for overcoming Covid-19? Learn the Existential Positive Interventions for meaning-focus therapy. Jul 30, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) (a) How Viktor Frankl developed the antidote against suffering, and (b) How existential positive interventions transform suffering into character strength and joy.

Frankl's genius was the discovery that our suffering holds the key to our rebirth, if we are able to find meaning fr our painFrankl's genius was the discovery that our suffering holds the key to our rebirth, if we are able to find meaning fr our pain

Ironically, when we dare to remove all our personas, defences and protective mechamisms and embrace suffering openly, we will be free from the negative emotion...s surrrounding the initial wounding, such as fear, anger, and resentment, and encounter our spiritual core of faith, meaning, compassion and hope. In this inward journey, we not only find healing but also our distiny to become what were meant to be -- to love ourselves in serving something and someone bigger than ourselves. See more

Meaningful living simply means to exercise one's volition to find meaning and purpose in life and live accordingly. The motivation to search for meaning can be... awakened by reading a book, such as Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, or going thorough suffering which demands an answer to such questions as "What is the point of living?" See more

You are wired for self-transcendence. Therefore, you can not find yourself or your calling, if cannot transcend your egotistic interests and serve something greater than yourself.

These are the points I want my young clients (under 19 years of age) to reflect on during meaning-therapy. 1. Life is too short and fragile therefore we need t...o make the best use of our time on earth. 2. Reality can be very harsh & scary, therefore, we need to be tough mentally and emotionally to surive and thrive. 3) Nothing worth getting is free or easy; we need to work hard and make the necessary sacrifice if we want to succeed. 4) Real success is not just about ourselves. We can be really motivated and satisifed, when we have a vision, a higher purpose to pursue something bigger and beyond ourselves. 5) Don't follow your impulses or bad company -- don't do anything which you are not proud of because it may cause irreparable damage to your career in the future. See more

Most people do not fully understand what Frankl meant by "change ourselves/" Surely, it means more than positive thinking, cognitive reframing, or behaviorur m...odification. The deeper meaning of change can be found in the Greek word rependance , which means a complete change of mind and heart after reflection, repudiation of the wrong and transforming into something new. For example, Frankl is challenging our basic beliefs: What if there is God, a Supermeaning or Super Master, to whom you will be held accountable? Don't you think that faith in God will help you to be more responsible in your use of freedom? Another example, What if suffering is actually good for you? At least it awakens you from your self-deception and shallow life and prompts you to seek deeper meaning? Another example, What if your seekiing for happiness and self-actualization is misguided? What if that the right way of finding what you really want is to forget about yourself and adopt the new value of doing your best to creating some value for olthers and seeking to serve something greater than yourself?

6 self-referrential steps in positive transformation of negative emotion (NE): The Tai Chi emotion self-defence: 1. I must protect my mental health 2. I must ...face the NE with courage 3. I can turn it to my advantage 4. I need to accept it calmly 5. I can reframe it positively 6. I'm grateful for this experience Whether your fear comes from facing your personal demons, the pandemic or a strong adversary, you can always use the above self-defense moves based the six aspects of the resilience mindset TRAMMB (Toughness, Responsibility, Appreciation, Mindful acceptance, Meaning transformation, Belief in possibilities). Practice the above 6 self-referral cognitive processes can transform your brain and your life.

I always have fire in my belly, fueled by both the negative emotion of anger and frustration from discrimination and the positive emotion of bringing meaning an...d happiness to suffering people like myself. I also have the faith that God is with me, and I am more than conqueror through Christ who stregthens me. That makes me unstoppable, because I am a force of nature and supernature.

Numbness may be a sign of new deepness in acceptance It is alright to feel numb or nothing in some situations. What would be the normal emotional responses, whe...n bad things (whatever that may be) keep on happening to you, again and again with no end in sight? Initially, you might have felt angry; you might even tried fight back in protest, but that only made things worse. Eventually, to conserve what ever energy you stilll have, you would give up, become helpless, and feel numb or nothing. At that point, you have no more tears, no more voice, no strength to respond to any attack, as if you were emotionally dead. But you are not dead yet, as long as you still have a little residue of the defiant human spirit. It is alright to feel numbness, which protects you from more pain. When the whole weight of the horrors, tragedies and sadness of reality is crushing you, how else could you feel? Your tears have run dry, and you have lost your voice. From the perspective of logotherapy or meaning therapy, you can even turn numbness into something good. As you dig deeper and deeper inside yourself for a solution, or crying out to God for help with increasing desperation, eventually you may feel grateful that you are still alive; you may laugh at the madness and insanity of educated human beings; you may discover some meaning and hope that may your suffering bearable. Finally, you may reach a new depth of acceptance, accompanied by feelings of serenity, self-compassion and forgiveness and say to yourself, "That is O.K. even I lose verything, I still have something precious that cannot be lost." Your numbness is now transformed into deep life satisfactioin and joy. which cannot no longer be easily perturbed. Such enlightened resignation may be a sign that you are near to the secret garden where can you walk with God. Next time, when you are able to maintain your composoure and refuse to let people get under your skin no matter how unreasonable or how bad they are, congratulate yourself, because you have mastered self-control and emotional regulation through the practice of acceptance. Your numbness in response to insult is indeed a sign of maturity.

Last night I could not go to sleep, because my mind was so pumped up with my discovery of the mandala tree as a symbol of Frankl's logotherapy and my new scienc...e of suffering and flourishing. Here is my explanation. ----------------------------------------------------------- The Mandala tree of a flourishing life. The roots represent the process of acceptance -- the deeper it goes, the stronger the roots. It is the process of courageous confrontation with our Shadow, and our painful memories/emotions. It is the brutal honesty and humility of accepting our limitations and vulnerability. There is no limit to how deep it can go unitl it reaches the hidden true self. It is the Yin part of flourishing. It is Frankl's Tragic Optimism of accepting the brevity and fragility of life. The tree with its trunk, branches and fruits represents the process of self-transcendence -- the higher the tree grows, the more fruits it produces. It is the process of courageous overcoming and rising above all the limitations and soaking in love, meaning and faith. It is the Yang part of flourishing. There is no limit to how high it can grow unitl it connects with the ultimate good, truth and beauty. It is Frankl's concept of heroic transformaton of tragedy into triumph through the quest for meaning. # This is similar to Carl Jung's idea: "No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell. This mandala is predicated on the co-existence of good and evil, and the need for the tree of life to integrate both in order to flourish. This can be accomplished only with the two processes working together according to the dual-system model (Wong, 2012 [http://www.drpaulwong.com/documents/HQM2-chapter1.pdf](http://www.drpaulwong.com/documents/HQM2-chapter1.pdf) ).

Mature happiness can survive Covid-19 & any adversity, but it takes time to cultivate your inner resources. Here are 10 things you can do to nourish your mind, ...heart and soul: 1) Feeling grateful for what you still have, for past blessings & for lessons learned from suffering. 2) Feeling good for doing good, for making the right decision, and for thinking or feeling the right way morally, even when it is unpleasant. 3) Writing about your problems & what you can do for a better future. 4) Networking and sharing with someone about your feelings. 5) Engaging in spiritual exercises, such as mindful meditation, prayer, breath-work. 6) Helpiing others who are worse off than you are. 7) Spending time with nature & enjoying what nature offers. 8) Feeling content with yourself, your future, and with others. 9) Doing what is meaningful and valuable. 10) Learning and striving towards a worthy life goal.

Existential philosophers typically consider life as meaningless because life is full of suffering and absurdiy and it ends in death. But they also recognize tha...t we don't have to live a meaningless and shallow life, because we are endowed with the responsiblity and capability to live a life of creaitivity and deep relationship. On the other hand, some exisential psychologists, such as William James and Viktor Frankl, believe that if we believe that life has inherent meaning and value, it is more likely that we would realize it.

Yes, shallowness is the problem with many things in today's fast food culture. Faster does not always mean better, especially for things that are really worthwh...ile. Evangelical Christianity, positive psychology or humanistic psychology will die from shallowness, if it does not have the deep roots needed to survive the worst storms. It takes hard work, discipline, sacrifice, suffering and patience to develop deep roots, but it is worth it , if you want anything that can endure the test of time. We must intentionally embrace the dark side of human existence so that we can design ways to develop strong roots to survive and thrive no matter how terrible the circumstances are. That is why we always need to learn from Frankl's logotherapy.

Lockdown provides the best opportunity for you to discover the hidden treasures or resources deep inside you. Most treasures are hidden deep inside the earth a...nd the sea. Similarly, the most precious and sacred treasures in life are hidden deep inside your soul. Frankl considered this innermost healthy core as our spiritual self, consisting of love, meaning, and the defiant power of the human spirit. I would go even further. I suggest that the inner santurary is the sacred chamber where we experience God's presence, his love and Logos. This innermost spiritual core will never get sick, even when we feel completely broken and helpless.

The psychololgical pain you feel during the Covid-19 crisis with its prolongfed locdown, social distancing, isolation and the daily news of rising death toll c...an be a mixed bag of dark emotions. You may feel in quick succession anxious, depressed, stressed out; you may feel lashing out at someone, too tired to get out of bed, or drawn to junk food or liquer for some comfort. There are no easy ways to protect yourself from these painful emotions and harmful behaviors, but talking to someone trust or a mental health professional will help. The first step of talk therapy usually involves clarifying your feelings and thoughts, because if you can make it, you can tame it and transform it. Nermous psyhchologists have demonstrated empirically or clinically that anger, shame, hopelessness, and meaninglessness can all be transformed to positive energies in twp recent issues of second wave positive psychology edied by me (Wong, P. T. P. (Guest Ed.). (2019). Special Issue: A Second-Wave Positive Psychology in Counselling Psychology. *Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 32*(3-4). Furthermore, Wong & Worth's (2017) showed that frustration and desperation can leads to creativity. Westigate (2019) demonstrated that boredom may lead to more engaging acitivirtes, and Kessler (2019) documents that the crowning achievement of grieving unexpected traumatic loss is meaning. The common denominator of the different effective ways of coping with painful emotions and thoughts is meaning-focused coping. Prior research as summarized by Folkman & Moskowitz (2016) and Wong (2017) showed that there are at least 5 o 6 different ways of transforming painful experiences into resilience and postive growth through meaning, such as reframing, finding benefits, changing priorities, and re-authoring the trauma narrative,

Confession of a first responder What could I do when I feel exhausted & helpless, fighting a losing battle? How could I protect myself in wrestling with an inv...isible deadly enemy? Who can help me when I have lost my appetite and interest in life? Who can restore my inner peace when I am troubled by all the sufferings and deaths? Who understands that I too had my problems and work stress even before the crisis? Who knows about my own wounds, worries and existential struggles? When can I have sometime for myself to regain my strength and sanity? But I was born and trained for a time like this. With my own feet, I rush in where angels fear to tread; with my own hands, I rescue people from the jaw of death. I dont feel like a hero no an angel, I am just answering my calling. Im still able to put aside my personal feelings and focus on saving lives, I can still have a sense of satisfaction bringing comfort to a dying person, but how long can I carry on before I collapse while on duty? What keep me going is my firm belief that there is nothing more valuable then life --- I can see it in the sad eyes of those deperately wanting to live, when they can hardly breathe.... I can hear it from those struggling with all their pains but whispering the names of their loved ones... Since we only live once, I want to make it worthwhile for me and everyone else. Meanwhile, I wish I could scream, cry, laugh or dance as a normal human being, I wish I could have a normal family life, when this pandemic is over. But I will always say Yes to life, no matter what. See more

Eight things which mentally tough people will never do: 1, They will never give up, no matter how many times they have failed. 2. They will lnever say Die, no m...atter how painful life is. 3. They will never say No to a calling, even when the chance of success is close to zero. 4. They will never betray those who trust them, no matter how much it will cost them. 5. They will never say No for those who seek help without expecting anything in return. 6.. They will never allow bitterness into their heart, because they are always grateful for everything. 7. They will never blame others for their failures, becasue they assume full responsibility for their lives. 8. They will never lose hope, because they constantly renew their faith in the future. These are the characteristics of Dr, Frankl's defiant human spirit and my conception of true grit. See more

Stress antibodies fr Frankl: Courage, Faith, Relationship, Tragic optimism Self transcendenceStress antibodies fr Frankl: Courage, Faith, Relationship, Tragic optimism Self transcendence

Whats love got to do with surviving Covid-19? My answer my surprise you. Love can be either the most powerful motivation for personal and relational growth or... the most destructive force in life; it can either give you the reason for living in spite of suffering, or it can drive you crazy and make you violent. It all depends on the kind of love you have embraced. Only sacrificial love can save your marriage, when there is No Exit from lockdown. Please answer the following questions to see whether you have agape love in your heart for your spouse: 1) Have you ever enjoyed making personal sacrifices for your loved one? 2) Do you feel grateful for what your spouse has contributed to your life? 3) Are you willing to forgive your spouse indefinitely? 4) Are you committed to caring for your spouse no matter how difficult? 5) Do you believe that all your marital problems will be sorted out eventually? 6) Are you grateful for all the precious lessons you have learned from your marital problems? 7) Do you fully accept your spouse in spite of all her or his weaknesses?

I can boast of having the most rejections, betrayals, discriminatons, & sufferings, but remaining productive at age 83.I can boast of having the most rejections, betrayals, discriminatons, & sufferings, but remaining productive at age 83.

I am both the most defeated and most victorious warrior. Do you want to know my secret of successful aging?I am both the most defeated and most victorious warrior. Do you want to know my secret of successful aging?

Eureka moments deepen your understanding of life and provide the best opportunity for personal growth. May your eureka moment during the Covid19 lockdown be: "...Aha, I have found the path to happiness! It is right here, through the gates of suffering and death!" http://www.drpaulwong.com/the-deep-and-wide-hypothesis-in-/