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Meaning and Depression
- Feelings of worthlessness, inadequacy, and lack of meaning are often symptoms of depression, not existential crises.
- Addressing the underlying depression often resolves these feelings without needing to directly search for meaning.
Obie the Cat
- David Burns shares a story about befriending a stray, violent cat named Obie.
- This experience taught him that finding joy in ordinary moments, even with an "ordinary" creature, makes life special.
The Trap of Specialness
- Many people suffer from the belief that they aren't special enough or haven't achieved enough.
- This constant striving to be special leads to negative self-talk and emotional pain.