The absurd and the pull of meaning.
Life’s lack of guarantees vs. the human hunger for significance.
Read:
Albert Camus: The Myth of Sisyphus (absurdity and revolt; selections).
https://dn710009.ca.archive.org/0/items/persepolis_202107/The%20Myth%20of%20Sisyphus%20-%20Albert%20Camus.pdf
Viktor Frankl: Man’s Search for Meaning (Part I, selections).
https://antilogicalism.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mans-search-for-meaning.pdf
Meaning triad: List one source each of meaning from love, work, and stance toward suffering; plan a specific action for each.
Mini‑dialogue (300–400 words): Camus vs. Frankl in your voice: create meaning or discover it?
Journaling Prompt
- Hard‑season sketch: Tell one difficult period without moralizing (no judgement – it’s not good nor bad). What gave you a sense of purpose or grounding during that time. It could be: love, work, or attitude?
- Action vow: “When X is unavoidable, I will respond by Y because Z.”
X = the challenge or condition
Something you can’t control or prevent. Examples: grief, failure, uncertainty, criticism, loneliness.
Y = your chosen response
A deliberate action, attitude, or mindset. Examples: staying curious, creating art, asking for help, practicing patience.
Z = your reason or guiding principle
Why this response matters to you. Examples: to stay true to my values, to protect my energy, because growth matters more than perfection.
Ink And Inquiry 