... deeper into Gibran's message there is a much more profound view point. Beyond the poetic surface Gibran explains such ideas as the necessity of living in the present moment, ideas of existentialism and also non-duality [the non separation of everything] in a very simplistic, yet effective way. Moving past the simplistic surface one of the more profound themes in Gibran's writing is ... it meaning. They feel that mans free will to act allows for you to create your own 4 meaning for life. In this respect I feel Gibran transcends even that of existentialism because existentialism looks at ...

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... ideas about thought and what to do with those thoughts. That leads me to discuss how impressed I am with the philosophy of Victor Frankl. I truly believe in the aspects of existentialism and in its division known as Logotherapy. Through this belief that suffering and tragedy can be turned into triumph. When we can not change situations we then need to find ... ways to change ourselves. In this belief of Logotherapy, existentialism stands out for me. Frankl suggest using existentialism in three ways, 1) to refer to existence itself, 2) the meaning of existence; and 3) striving to find a ...

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