A friend asked me this morning if I had ever had an existential crisis. The reality is, I was unaware of what it was. So I was certain I had never suffered it. But later on, I Googled the term and learned that in psychology and psychotherapy an existential crisis is an inner conflict characterized by the impression that life lacks meaning. It is accompanied by anxiety and stress to such a degree, that they often disturb your normal functioning in everyday life and lead to depression. When we feel uneasy about life’s meaning, choices, and freedom, we are experiencing an existential crisis. The main concerns are that life is pointless, that our existence has no meaning because there are boundaries to it, and that we all must die someday.
I have never suffered from this neurosis. Though I am as mortal as anybody. Your life is all about what you make of it. In my experience, there is no such thing as a happiness pill. I find that the sum of life’s little joys and simple pleasures add up to a meaningful picture. Don’t go in search of spiritual enlightenment, the truth, and fulfillment. It will lead to an existential crisis. Make your peace with what you have in life. I get ridiculous highs from ordinary, everyday things like a mug of coffee, a snifter of brandy, a Cuban cigar, an engrossing book, profound music, a captivating movie, a chat with an old and dear friend, a walk along the seafront, a soul-satisfying meal. They make me happy. Give me a reason to live. And that is what everyone wants…
About Mark Manuel
The above thoughts/content has been proudly copied from the wall of Sir Mark Manuel. Being interviewing almost every role model of this country and going stronger each day. Mark Manuel is a respected Mumbai editor, writer, and columnist.
With over three decades of journalism in leading publications. This includes the Free Press Journal, Times, Dainik Bhaskar, Mid-Day, and Afternoon. He is famous for his brilliant pen interviews. He himself is a TEDx speaker.
Further
His interviews have been featured in several leading media houses. They include the Hindustan Times, Huffington Post, BBC, and Network 18. Almost every famous person has been interviewed by him in the country from Mother Teresa to Muhammad Ali. His first book is just out. It’s titled Moryaa Re! It is a crime thriller that is perhaps the country’s first police procedural. He began his career covering crime. And in a tribute to his experience and knowledge of this beat.
Several distinguished officers of the Mumbai Police and its Crime Branch collaborated with him to make this book possible. Amitabh Bachchan wrote the forward in a statement of friendship for Mark Manuel and admiration for his work.
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