It’s tricky because in a lot of cases for people overcoming trauma and depression it has to do with finding some sort of cohesive narrative to their story about the trauma and how to move forward from that story into a new narrative. It’s a pretty common coping strategy. Ideally, the person moves forward into a healthier new narrative for their self-concept. That said, the pursuit of existential meaning is highly personal. It should never be thrust upon someone like a carrot and that should never be used to justify the suffering of others or undermine their healing process. Toughen up buttercup does not make for better people.
For me most of my life has been suffering with moments of meaning here & there. I used to hate myself & didn't wanna be here. Now I just live for the moments. Not all are great but I have times where that doesn't matter so much
@Classified I love taoism. I don't think people really dig into it deeply enough to understand it and it is mostly their own culturally biased interpretations
What suffering, it's a test from God because they love you. It's just too masochistic and damaging to live your whole life believing that lie. If you love someone you don't make them go through shit it's just a ridiculous concept.
There's a lot of things we can learn to enjoy instead of living in misery.
