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there is such a thing as free will. it exists even in the most oppressed. can u believe this?

Viktor Frankl, famous for logotherapy, mentioned in his book (sorry, i can't remember the title) about his observation in concentration camps (he was also a prisoner) & that he could observe free will in some of the prisoners. those who have strong belief in their religion & those more enlightened/educated are mentally stronger & able to exercise free will wherever/whenever possible. example; to give up & wither away (spiritual damage?) or to be optimistic about surviving all these. Frankl himself tried this on himself by seeing the harrowing experience in the camps as learning experience as a doctor (or psychiatrist). he told himself that he will write a book about it & so survived partially because he found meaning.

& that is why i love that word & concept very much: meaning. if u can find one for u & your life, nothing can displace u spiritually.

http://www.voidspace.org.uk/psychology/logotherapy.shtml