Existensialism

Existentialism is something I have been interested in for awhile, but I find myself thinking about it more and more as I get older. What is existentialism, you may be wondering. It is the study of one's existence, and it can be simple or very complex.

Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? What does it mean to be happy? What is the definition of success? These are some of the questions pondered by existentialists. It is very philosophical, and sometimes the questions cannot be answered, but the questions are definitely worth exploring.

Lately I have had several clients wanting to discuss such issues. They are often feeling lost, or overly negative in their thinking, and existentialism helps them see things differently. Having these discussions sometimes brings out bottled up emotions, particularly worry and fear. Once these emotions, and the corresponding thoughts that go with them have been identified, we can work through the issues and try to find some alternative perspectives and attitudes.