The existential paradox of modern comfort

There’s a good chance that your not-so-distant relatives - much like Viktor Frankl - suffered the atrocities of war, either as terrified soldiers or as beleaguered civilians. Before that, your ancestors were probably peasant farmers, eking out a crude existence amidst famine and plague. And earlier still, they were nomadic hunter-gatherers, struggling against voracious predators and marauding tribes. 

Comparatively, this modern life of Netflix and UberEats seems pretty cushy. So then why can’t you shake these feelings of melancholy and disenchantment? Why does it feel like you’re a side character in your own story? Why are you preoccupied with unnerving thoughts about death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness? It’s because you’re navigating an existential crisis. And you don’t have to do so alone. 

Engineering purpose in the contemporary world

Together, we’ll explore your life from both a philosophical and a practical standpoint to determine what’s amiss.

• The Career Gap: You’ve achieved success at work yet feel unfulfilled by the daily grind. 

• The Connection Gap: You’re in a caring relationship yet suspect that your partner doesn’t see the “real” you.

• The Purpose Gap: You’re happy with your job and your relationship yet seek a deeper purpose.

The meaning of life isn’t something that you find “out there.” Rather, it’s something that you create based on your own principles. In our sessions, we’ll progress from analysis to construction - identifying the fundamental ideas and actionable changes to better align your life with your values and goals. It’s time to start carpeing your diems - seizing your days, and making the most of them. Fill out the form below, email me at sue@suebedfordpyschotherapy.com or click here to book a session.