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It\u2019s natural to have moments \u2013 even in the course of a generally happy, mostly fulfilling life \u2013 where we question our meaning, value, and purpose. This "existential dread" sometimes culminates in an "existential crisis." Today Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson consider how we can confront these basic questions with acceptance and curiosity, and find the meaning and purpose that can help us live good lives.\nIf you're in crisis, are thinking about suicide, or are concerned about a loved one, please call 1-800-273-8255. The Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching to listening? You \xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00 Introduction\n2:35 Meaning and purpose as the basis for Existentialism\n5:20 Four basic issues of existence\n7:00 Practical reasons for exploring Existentialism\n10:50 Forrest\u2019s childhood acceptance of death.\n12:00 Four approaches to confronting existential frailty\n13:45 Rick\u2019s orientation to existential dread and its three psychological challenges\n15:45 Rick\u2019s personal experience confronting ambivalence and asking the point of living\n20:25 Confronting an existential crisis as a catapult into a meaningful life\n22:45 Morbid preoccupation as avoidance and self-ing\n23:45 The three major whys of living: pleasure, service, and learning\n26:10 What death can teach us about living a good life\n31:30 Waves and water - resting in gratitude for life and it\u2019s inevitable ending\n36:15 Humor in the space of emptiness between living things\n39:10 Natural fear vs. anticipatory dread\n43:10 Finding your why when familiar structures break down\n48:35 Recap and front porch meditation\nSupport the Podcast:\xa0We're now on Patreon!\xa0If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors:\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit\xa0betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nWant to sleep better?\xa0Try the legendary Calm app! Visit\xa0calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website