What does life mean to you

Author's name: Alfred Adler Publisher: Al-Rawi for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2022 Literary classification: Psychology Book overview: The book "The Meaning of Life" by Alfred Adler. A wonderful book in which Adler talks about the meaning of life from the perspective of individual psychology, explaining the three main tasks of life and the primary compulsive conditions that shape the essence and components of truth. Adler sees that these compulsive conditions are what shape the meaning of life, and because all problems and questions we face in life mainly stem from these three compulsive drives, the answers we get form our concept of the meaning of life. First compulsive condition: We live on the surface of a very small planet — Earth — and therefore we are supposed to live within the limits of what it provides us of limited natural resources, and to try to develop and use them in the best way possible within our knowledge. It is also our duty to develop our bodies and minds so we can continue living on Earth. Second compulsive condition: Each of us is a member of the human community around us, and our existence is linked to theirs. The weakness that characterizes the human individual and the limited abilities of each of us make it impossible for any one person to achieve their goals in life alone. It is well known that if someone tries to live alone and face life's problems independently of others, sooner or later they will end up perishing. Therefore, we are all closely connected as individuals, and this bond is as important as life itself because without it, life cannot continue. We can say that the greatest gift a person gives to another — for the purpose of achieving a better life — is the gift of companionship. We need the presence of others around us to satisfy our essential spiritual needs for our continued existence, not just material needs. Many spiritual needs, such as the need for a purpose and goal in life, also play a vital role.