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Finding Your Purpose in Life: Existential Homesickness and the Middle Path

Finding Your Purpose in Life: Existential Homesickness and the Middle Path

Meaning Of Life Coach – Religion, Science and Philosophy vor 5 Monaten

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Have you ever felt a profound longing for a "home" you cannot
find on a map? This feeling is not a malfunction—it is a compass
pointing toward your true purpose in life.

In this episode, we explore why we feel out of place in the world
and how to find balance. We triangulate the concept of belonging
from three perspectives:

Science: The psychology of Sehnsucht
(longing). We examine why our brains are wired to seek
coherence and how existential discomfort can actually be a
catalyst for post-traumatic growth.

️ Philosophy: Finding the "Golden Mean."
From Aristotle to Buddha, we discuss why the "Middle Path" is
the most logical defense against the burnout of modern
extremes.

/️/️ Spirituality: What does it mean to
trust in God with all your heart? We bridge
the Islamic pillars of faith (such as Iman
and Tawakkul) with the universal spiritual need to find
trust in Allah or the Creator when the world
feels like a temporary station.

In this episode you will learn:

Why "not fitting in" is often a sign of high spiritual and
psychological health.

How the purpose of life is often found in
the tension between our physical needs and our spiritual
longings.

Practical ways to maintain balance in a world that constantly
pushes us to extremes.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on
your own understanding." Explore the deeper meaning of
your longing at MeaningOfLife.Coach. Subscribe to join our
community of seekers.