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As human beings, we are essentially spiritual creatures. We seek meaning in life, and feel complete only when we live with a sense of purpose and destiny. Recorded and produced at https://SolidGoldStudios.co.za #BeHeard

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    • Feb 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    What makes life unreal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 8:14


    Presented by Dr Teria Shantall.

    What makes life real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 11:58


    Life seems to be a call, much like a question that we are expected to answer. We have each been given a life of our own - but what for? There must be a reason, some meaning to our existence. Something we and we alone can do. Someone we and we alone can be. Explore how we can live life in a real, satisfying and deeply fulfilling way with Dr. Teria Shantall in the second episode of her 10-part series discussing the real-life principles of Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy.

    Is this the real life, or is this just fantasy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 10:25


    Life seems to be a call, much like a question that we are expected to answer. We have each been given a life of our own - but what for? There must be a reason, some meaning to our existence. Something we and we alone can do. Someone we and we alone can be. Explore how we can live life in a real, satisfying and deeply fulfilling way with Dr. Teria Shantall in the first episode of her 10-part series discussing the real-life principles of Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy. VFISA website

    How To Live Meaningfully and Fulfil Your Mission In Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 55:50


    We should renew our commitment to life from moment to moment.

    How To Live Meaningfully and Fulfil Your Mission In Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 55:50


    We should renew our commitment to life from moment to moment.

    Logos is Deeper Than Logic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 65:34


    Finding a sense of connectedness with life Logotherapy opens the door for us to explore life in its limitless wisdom. What we need is openness and an intuitive receptiveness towards the world.

    Logos is Deeper Than Logic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 65:34


    Finding a sense of connectedness with life Logotherapy opens the door for us to explore life in its limitless wisdom. What we need is openness and an intuitive receptiveness towards the world.

    From the Heart | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 7:42


    From the Heart — Self-Transcendence is the Essence of Our Existence Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) It is our self-awareness and ability to view ourselves from a distance that makes us human. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    From the Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 7:41


    Self-Transcendence is the Essence of Our Existence Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) It is our self-awareness and ability to view ourselves from a distance that makes us human.

    From the Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 7:41


    Self-Transcendence is the Essence of Our Existence Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) It is our self-awareness and ability to view ourselves from a distance that makes us human.

    Become Who You Are | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 19:03


    Become Who You Are — Your Life Has a Destination and Meaning Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Each life has a task to be completed, making every one of us unique and irreplaceable. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    When Life Becomes a Mission | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 16:55


    When Life Becomes a Mission — We Are Only Fully Ourselves When We Are Out There Making a Difference Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) There is such joy in living when we can be openly and confidently ourselves, and understand that we are in partnership with life. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    Become Who You Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 19:03


    Your Life Has a Destination and Meaning Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Each life has a task to be completed, making every one of us unique and irreplaceable.

    Become Who You Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 19:03


    Your Life Has a Destination and Meaning Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Each life has a task to be completed, making every one of us unique and irreplaceable.

    When Life Becomes a Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 16:54


    We Are Only Fully Ourselves When We Are Out There Making a Difference Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) There is such joy in living when we can be openly and confidently ourselves, and understand that we are in partnership with life.

    When Life Becomes a Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 16:54


    We Are Only Fully Ourselves When We Are Out There Making a Difference Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) There is such joy in living when we can be openly and confidently ourselves, and understand that we are in partnership with life.

    The Unconscious God | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 16:31


    The Unconscious God — There Are Wonderful Things Hidden From Us Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Life challenges us to search for its answers in an in-depth way, to gain a more profound understanding of who and why we are. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    The Unconscious God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 16:31


    There Are Wonderful Things Hidden From Us Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Life challenges us to search for its answers in an in-depth way, to gain a more profound understanding of who and why we are.

    The Unconscious God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 16:31


    There Are Wonderful Things Hidden From Us Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Life challenges us to search for its answers in an in-depth way, to gain a more profound understanding of who and why we are.

    Living By the Dictates of Conscience | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 15:38


    Living By the Dictates of Conscience — Defining the Difference Between Conscience and the Super-Ego Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Conscience is an inherent part of our being. We need to realise what true conscience is and how it differs from Freud's definition of the super-ego. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    Living By the Dictates of Conscience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 15:38


    Defining the Difference Between Conscience and the Super-Ego Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Conscience is an inherent part of our being. We need to realise what true conscience is and how it differs from Freud's definition of the super-ego.

    Living By the Dictates of Conscience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 15:38


    Defining the Difference Between Conscience and the Super-Ego Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Conscience is an inherent part of our being. We need to realise what true conscience is and how it differs from Freud's definition of the super-ego.

    A Sub-Human Existence | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 9:50


    A Sub-Human Existence — Coming Out of a State of Being Less Than Human Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) People can fall short of their potential, leading to a less-than human existence. Identifying and choosing to live up to our full human stature frees us to live a life of meaning and direction. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    Death, Where Is Your Sting? | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 12:34


    Death, Where Is Your Sting? — The Meaning of Life in the Face of Pain, Guilt and Death Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Pain, Guilt and Death or unavoidable parts of life. To find meaning in these is to find meaning in life. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    A Sub-Human Existence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 9:50


    Coming Out of a State of Being Less Than Human Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) People can fall short of their potential, leading to a less-than human existence. Identifying and choosing to live up to our full human stature frees us to live a life of meaning and direction.

    A Sub-Human Existence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 9:50


    Coming Out of a State of Being Less Than Human Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) People can fall short of their potential, leading to a less-than human existence. Identifying and choosing to live up to our full human stature frees us to live a life of meaning and direction.

    Death, Where Is Your Sting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 12:34


    The Meaning of Life in the Face of Pain, Guilt and Death Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Pain, Guilt and Death or unavoidable parts of life. To find meaning in these is to find meaning in life.

    Death, Where Is Your Sting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 12:34


    The Meaning of Life in the Face of Pain, Guilt and Death Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Pain, Guilt and Death or unavoidable parts of life. To find meaning in these is to find meaning in life.

    Meaning in Life is Waiting to Be Found | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 16:30


    Meaning in Life is Waiting to Be Found — Meaning in Life is Discovered, Not Created By Us Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) We experience meaning by doing what life requires of us. We discuss the three sets of values that Viktor Frankl described: Creative, Experiential and Attitudinal Values. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    Meaning in Life is Waiting to Be Found

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 16:29


    Meaning in Life is Discovered, Not Created By Us Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) We experience meaning by doing what life requires of us. We discuss the three sets of values that Viktor Frankl described: Creative, Experiential and Attitudinal Values.

    Meaning in Life is Waiting to Be Found

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 16:29


    Meaning in Life is Discovered, Not Created By Us Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) We experience meaning by doing what life requires of us. We discuss the three sets of values that Viktor Frankl described: Creative, Experiential and Attitudinal Values.

    A Moral Rebirth | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 9:51


    A Moral Rebirth — The Spiritual Dynamics of Repentance Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Discover the life-changing power of an 'existential turn-about' when we take responsibility for our actions and repent of our wrong-doings. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    A Moral Rebirth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 9:50


    The Spiritual Dynamics of Repentance Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Discover the life-changing power of an 'existential turn-about' when we take responsibility for our actions and repent of our wrong-doings.

    A Moral Rebirth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 9:50


    The Spiritual Dynamics of Repentance Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Discover the life-changing power of an 'existential turn-about' when we take responsibility for our actions and repent of our wrong-doings.

    Unconditional Love | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 10:08


    Unconditional Love — We Never Give up on Those We Truly Love Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Love is the deepest experience we can have in life. It allows forgiveness and leaves the door open for us to return home. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    Unconditional Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 10:07


    We Never Give up on Those We Truly Love Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Love is the deepest experience we can have in life. It allows forgiveness and leaves the door open for us to return home.

    Unconditional Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 10:07


    We Never Give up on Those We Truly Love Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Love is the deepest experience we can have in life. It allows forgiveness and leaves the door open for us to return home.

    Life is a Matter of Choice | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 28:28


    Life is a Matter of Choice — Our Lives are Determined by the Choices We Make Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) talks about the life-changing impact of making responsible and morally-upstanding choices. Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    Life is a Matter of Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 28:27


    Our Lives are Determined by the Choices We Make Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) talks about the life-changing impact of making responsible and morally-upstanding choices.

    Life is a Matter of Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 28:27


    Our Lives are Determined by the Choices We Make Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) talks about the life-changing impact of making responsible and morally-upstanding choices.

    The Golden Thread of Meaning | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 21:28


    The Golden Thread of Meaning — A Look at the Unquenchable Spirit of Human Beings presented by Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Music : Triumph Of Heros | https://johnbartmann.com/about/ Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    The Art of Living | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 29:34


    The Art of Living — An Exposition of the Logotherapy of Viktor Frankl presented by Teria Shantall (VFISA | President) Music : Triumph Of Heros | https://johnbartmann.com/about/ Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

    The Golden Thread of Meaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 21:28


    A Look at the Unquenchable Spirit of Human Beings presented by Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    The Golden Thread of Meaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 21:28


    A Look at the Unquenchable Spirit of Human Beings presented by Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    The Art of Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 29:34


    An Exposition of the Logotherapy of Viktor Frankl presented by Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    The Art of Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 29:34


    An Exposition of the Logotherapy of Viktor Frankl presented by Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    The Power of a Meaning-Filled life | Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 36:13


    Learn more about the origin story of Viktor Frankl. Music : Triumph Of Heros | https://johnbartmann.com/about/ Viktor Frankl Institure for Logotherapy South Africa https://vfisa.co.za Stay up-to-date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LogotherapySA/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

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    The power of a Meaning-Filled life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 36:12


    Learn more about the origin story of Viktor Frankl.

    The power of a Meaning-Filled life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 36:12


    Learn more about the origin story of Viktor Frankl.

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