What is it that really matters in life? Are there traces of meaning in my life that I can explore further? How can I make time for that? Are there other ways we can obtain a deeper understanding of ourselves? Or get answers to life’s big questions? This book addresses the big-ticket questions as well as everyday problems and issues of meaning in brief fragments. Meditative questions prompt an individual and creative approach to a broad range of themes in the search for life, fulfilment and meaning. These prompts encourage readers to think, to question, to draw connections with their own experiences, to consider their own answers— often leading to unexpected new paths, as well as old ones.

What do I live for? What gives meaning to my life? It is a fundamental need of human beings to find their individual meaning in life. This holds particularly true for times of crisis. Meaning, however, means something different to every one of us, and it can also change in the course of life. The search for meaning is thus a very personal issue, and each answer is unique. Alfred Längle explains the basic elements that help us to find our meaning in life. Step by step he guides the reader on his or her individual way. The book features many practical examples, instructions and exercises, and the texts invite the reader to reflect on his or her personal life. It is a practical guide and an easy-to-read introduction to the basic concepts of logotherapy and existential analysis.