The Frankl Cure for the 21st Century: Why Self-Transcendence is the Key to Mental Health and Flourishing
Abstract Viktor Frankl has the best answer to the mental health crisis during COVID-19, and we ignore him at our own peril. His dialectical and paradoxical self-transcendence (ST) model emphasizes that we can find our true self only by letting go of the old one. He...
That Magical Feeling of Wow
I like that magical feeling of wow. Oh, the earth is filled with awe – The miracle of a baby’s first cry, The wonder of a mother’s love; Nature takes my breath away, Heaven declares God’s glory; . I like that magic feeling of wow, Oh, my life is filled with miracles;...
In Praise of Life
I want to shout from my rooftop: “Halleluiah, praise the Lord!” because I can still dance in the storm, despite all the stings and arrows of misfortune. . I know that it would not be long before I have to say goodbye, but I will depart without regret for...
Two Different Models of Human Flourishing: Seligman’s PERMA Model Versus Wong’s Self-transcendence Model
Seligman’s (2011) PERMA model is limited by its failure to address existential suffering, which can undermine our best efforts to achieve flourishing. Wong’s model is developed from the framework of existential positive psychology (PP 2.0): Existential...
Vulnerability Awareness and The New Science of Transforming Suffering Into Resilience
The courage to face our suffering is the first step towards turning away from toxic positivity and addiction towards healthy positivity. Awareness of our vulnerability is the first step towards positive transformation. These two counterintuitive ideas are the main...
Transcend the Pandemic: How to Redesign the Future of Work
Abstract The coronavirus has drastically changed the world of work and demands a redesign for organizations and individuals in order to meet the numerous new challenges, such as working remotely and a reduction of resources. In this paper, I propose a...
What is Existential Positive Psychology (PP 2.0)? Why is it Necessary for Mental Health During the Pandemic?
Abstract This paper explains the need for existential positive psychology (PP 2.0) from three different angles. First, psychology needs to move towards integration in order to meet the mental health challenges during COVID-19. Second, PP 2.0 provides a promising...
7 Reasons Why the New Normal May Be Good for You
COVID-19 is a wakeup call. It will return in some form if we do not learn the lessons from it and make the necessary changes. COVID-19 has turned the world upside down and shaken the very foundation of our civilization. But it has also provided a rare opportunity for...
Meaning Conference 2025 will be the INPM’s first in-person conference with a virtual option after the pandemic.