Tag Archives: philosophy

Meaning -> Intention -> God

Posted on August 2, 2012 by logogroup

by Aryeh Siegel It seems to me that just about everyone will at some time say there’s something meaningful in what is happening around him or her. The meaningfulness consists in there being some message that is being conveyed. In … Continue reading →

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The Realness of the Intangible

Posted on March 29, 2012 by logogroup

An exciting new understanding came to me today, in my study of the book Alei Shur, the section called ‘emunah‘ (faith). It is an insight that I value. As always, although it is tied to my particular world view I … Continue reading →

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A Skip, a Leap and a Paradox on the Road to Meaning

Posted on March 25, 2012 by logogroup

The healing process in logotherapy can be divided into three parts or stages: a) Emotions b) Values c) Responsibilities a) The emotional plane: The first stage consists of emotional processing. The client is expressing all of the distressing emotions that … Continue reading →

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Orientation to Text

Posted on October 3, 2011 by logogroup

Logotherapeutic orientation is the assumption that there is always meaning in life. Similarly in Logotherapeutic Torah Dialogue a particular orientation is taken. (As an aside, we can alternatively call it Logotherapeutic Textual Dialogue, for a wide range of texts and … Continue reading →

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The difference between seeing and hearing

Posted on July 26, 2011 by logogroup

I want to add two more points of difference that sets logotherapy apart from other approaches. The spiritual encounter Once at a therapy conference (a general, not logotherapy conference) someone from the audience asked one of the speakers: “What do … Continue reading →

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The ideal and the real world

Posted on December 14, 2010 by logogroup

(Second in a series summarizing the book Halachic Man) The philosopher reveals the rules of existence while the religious man sees the mystery beyond the rules. These dichotomous stances are actually interwoven into existence. The more that is revealed of … Continue reading →

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Logotherapy is…

Posted on November 25, 2010 by logogroup

A dialogue that recognizes a third presence in the therapy room A philosophy and approach to psychotherapy that assists the person to become who he or she is meant to be A way of life that looks at all of … Continue reading →

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Sils

Posted on November 3, 2010 by logogroup

Day three: We went up in a cable car to the top of the Furtschellas mountain. Couldn’t see a thing as we were completely enveloped in a cloud. Then we discovered a lovely trail through a forest – with autumn … Continue reading →

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The circular reasoning trap of divine providence

Posted on August 23, 2010 by logogroup

In a gathering of women educators, one person related her experience with a student who complained about a student of hers who said: “If I failed the test, and whatever happens is what’s meant to be, it must be that … Continue reading →

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Best blogs contest

Posted on July 22, 2010 by logogroup

I will give five hours of free logotherapeutic counseling (in person or by phone, depending where you live and how far you’re willing to travel) to whoever finds the five best, most logotherapeutic-compatible blogs on the internet, by August 15. … Continue reading →

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