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Consider Frankl's emphasis on the importance of "making meaning" out of life's events. How might this process of making meaning shape our beliefs or personalities? Can you describe an instance when you "made meaning" out of an important, difficult, or controversial event?

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Meaning making is a motivation in life. It allows for people to be in a position to control what they can in their surroundings to stabilize their person. If and when the oppression or frustration from the outside undermines the well being of the person, the person has to be in accordance with the convictions and plans she or he has to ...

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