Varieties of Suffering in the Clinical Setting: Re-envisioning Mental Health Beyond the Medical Model
Abstract In this paper, we argue for the need to rethink mental health beyond the medical model because much of human suffering cannot be diagnosed by the DSM-5. During the pandemic and post-pandemic, people have learned to accept the fact that no one is immune from...
The Basic Skills of a Good Bible Study Leader
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (NIV; 2 Tim 3:16-17) Every Christian can become a good Bible study leader, but...
A Song of Hope
Sing me a song of hopeOf stars shining brightIn my darkest nightNo one sees my tearsNo one knows my fears Carry me away my friendWith your music divineTo the land of sunshineAnd the blue skyWhere we freely fly I can sing of hope and loveOne moment of beauty...
What is the Meaning of Life?
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE when you are confined to a room or a bed and struggling with every breath? . What is the point of living, when so many people are dying and you may not see another sunrise? . Is life nothing more than just breathing? More than mere feeding...
A Relativity Theory of Sustainable Wellbeing
Abstract My presentation is to offer an alternative approach to mental health. My relativity theory of sustainable wellbeing posits that under conditions of high degree of suffering, our existential wellbeing is relative to our decision to activate the spiritual...
Hope Keeps us Moving Forward
Ever since being discharged from the hospital three days ago (Feb 20, 2023), my mind could not help but marvel at the wonderful capacity to hope and dream in times of great danger and suffering. I am able to pen this article this morning (Feb 23, 2023)...
Founder’s Vision and Sorrow
This President’s Annual Report was part of the International Network on Personal Meaning’s (INPM) official Board of Directors’ report for the 2022 Annual General Meeting. The full report could be accessed here. I am grateful that I have survived a...
From Anger Management to Meaning Transformation to Peace and Joy
“I am very angry. God knows that I try, but I can’t help it – I have every reason to be mad” (Segal, 2003). If this sentiment sounds familiar, it is because all of us have experienced similar inner struggles with respect to anger. Why are We...
