The Discovery of Being: Writings in Existential Psychology (1983)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Discovering your being is central to existential psychological health.
- In plain terms
- Finding who you are is key to mental well-being.
- What can you take from it?
- Explore your existence to build a healthy self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are you beyond roles?
- What does it mean to exist?
Another view
Self discovery can be difficult and requires sustained effort.
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