The Healing of the Soul: Said Nursi and the Promise of Existential Therapy

June 10, 2025

In a time marked by distraction, disconnection, and despair, many are quietly asking the most ancient of questions: 

• Why am I here? 
• What is the point of all this suffering? 
• How do I live with purpose in a world that often feels chaotic and empty?

These are not merely psychological or philosophical dilemmas—they are cries from the soul, seeking meaning in a world that often feels disoriented. 

As Viktor Frankl taught through his life and work, true healing comes not from comfort or distraction, but from discovering a deeper purpose. 

The Secret to Happiness Isn’t Success or Money: What Harvard’s 87-Year Study Taught Us

Marc Schulz, psychologist and director of the world’s longest-running happiness study, has a clear message:

“A good life isn’t about luck—how we choose to connect.”

In 1938, Harvard University launched a surprising project as the world stood on the brink of war. Its ambitious goal was to understand what makes a human life meaningful and fulfilling.