To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering

After reading my incrediably insightful, raw and honest friend's blog, I am brought once again to ponder my own meaning in life.  Not in a negative way.  Rather, in a way that will bring about clarity in my choices and driven path on this journey. 

I have read Man's Search for Meaning by V. Frankl a great many times already.  However, when I begin to get down and feel lost along my path, I find the encouragement and hope I am looking for deep within his words of this book.  Perhaps I should look into expanding my literary knowledge by reading a few other books by famous existentialists. 

For now, mostly due to the constraits of an impedending non-existent income, I will choose to re-read this book, I would say over the next few days.  But, let's be real people.  I will probably read the whole thing tonight in an hour and a half tops (135 pgs).  I read quickly.  I devor knowledge in books that I find interesting. 

 Steve is always amazed at the fact that I re-read all of my books that I currently own - several times over and I never get bored.  I gather knew information and potential for growth each time. 

So, after I read Mr. Frankl's words of wisdom this evening, I have decided I will journal.  First on paper in bed and then on the blog.  Perhaps a simple stream of conciousness.  Who knows.  Wherever I am taken to.