Choose Your Attitude
The Break Free Weekly Newsletter - Edition #29
When I was going through the toughest time of my life a couple of years ago, Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl was a God-send. Frankl survived the Holocaust in a concentration camp and went on to found a ground-breaking method of psychology called Logotherapy, with it’s focus on meaning as the primary driver of human life.
Frankl believed that even in the worst imaginable circumstances, we can endure suffering if we find purpose within it. Logotherapy (from logos, Greek for "meaning") teaches that our deepest motivation is not pleasure (as Freud proposed) or power (as Adler proposed), but the search for meaning.
What impacted me most was Frankl’s idea of the “last of the human freedoms”:
the ability to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.
That simple yet profound truth helped me reframe my pain, not as meaningless suffering, but as something I could face with courage and purpose.
In my darkest days, that perspective became a lifeline in my time of suffering.
Choose Your Attitude
Bad things and terrible circumstances aren’t unique.
We all have our problems.
Some self-inflicted.
Some forced upon us.
Some fair.
Some unfair.
Some egregious.
Some minor.
No one escapes life unscathed.
Not faith.
Not money.
Not politics.
Not race.
Not health.
We face:
Death.
Addiction.
Unforeseen Accidents.
Health Emergencies.
Global chaos.
Stress.
Financial ruin.
Prejudice.
Most of us will taste at least one. Many will face them all.
The question is not “Why me?”
The real question is:
How will you respond?
How did Viktor respond to his hardships?
How did he respond to what many would agree was the worst human predicament imaginable?
He chose purpose over despair.
He chose dignity over dehumanization.
He chose to serve others even when he had nothing himself.
He found meaning in the suffering.
And that choice gave him life, both during the camps and after.
We may not choose our suffering, but we can always choose our response and pursue meaning.
And in that choice lies the power to reclaim our life, no matter the circumstance.
Much Love,
Mac
Navigating the Mind Field
👉 Guest Article: “It will defeat you then teach you to get back up, after it takes away all that you’ve learned to love.”
In the spirit of exploring how our inner world shapes our outer experience, I want to spotlight a compelling piece from
, author of .David is empowering thought leaders with fresh insights in philosophy, culture, science, and personal/business development to shape a wiser, integrated, and more empathetic world.
This article delves into the intricate workings of the human brain, illustrating how our thoughts and perceptions can become both our greatest allies and formidable adversaries. It underscores the idea that understanding the mind's complexities can lead to profound insights about existence and purpose.
Much like Frankl's assertion that we can choose our attitude in any given circumstance, this piece reinforces the notion that by gaining awareness of our mental processes, we can navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and intention.
It's a thought-provoking read that bridges neuroscience and existential inquiry, offering a fresh perspective on the age-old quest for meaning.
✍️ A Porn Free Millennial poem about igniting your fire within!
The Fire Within
The Fire WithinOwned or lost.Fuel or drown.Loan and tossed,orrule and crowned.Embers, hungry for their chance to rise,to melt the frozen lake of compromise.A flaming heart and mind,no longer blinded or left behind.The fire within burning bright,eviscerating the crue…
🎙️Podcast Clip: In this clip,
asks me for advice for people that are thinking of having a difficult conversation and worried about how people will react. The bane of porn addiction is honesty → when we practice it consistently, it will lose its power!Definitely give Keith a look, he’s got a great morning show hosted daily for men!
Community Spotlight
Spot on point and question by
author of - “What do I do the moment I feel certain emotions?” That’s when we must choose our attitude and our actions!52 Weeks of Freedom Series
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Reflection
Additional Resources
Book of the Month that I am currently reading:
Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday
Porn Free Millennial Podcast of the Week:
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Your Challenge for the Week: Choose Your Response
Every day this week, notice one situation where you’re tempted to react automatically (stress, frustration, temptation, etc.).
Pause.
Breathe.
Ask yourself:
“What is the response that aligns with the person I’m becoming?”
Write down your choices at the end of each day. Small wins build the muscle of intentional living.
Closing Thoughts: Freedom is Found in Your Attitude
Your mind can be a minefield or a masterpiece in progress.
The difference lies in whether you react or respond.
Remember: You can’t always control what happens to you, but you can always control how you show up in it.
Walk forward with purpose.
Step by step.
Choice by choice.
Freedom is found there.
Break Free.
Stay Free.
Be Free.
Keep fighting the good fight!
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