Meaningful living and logotherapy represent Viktor Frankl's existential approach to psychology, centered on the human search for meaning as the primary motivation in life. Born from Frankl's experiences as a Holocaust survivor and neurologist, logotherapy (meaning "healing through meaning") differs from other psychotherapies by focusing forward on purpose rather than backward on pathology. The approach rests on three foundational pillars: freedom of will, will to meaning, and meaning of life under any circumstances. What makes this framework particularly powerful is its emphasis on the "defiant power of the human spirit"—the capacity to transcend suffering by choosing one's attitude and discovering meaning even in unavoidable adversity, whether through creative work, loving encounters, or the stance taken toward unchangeable circumstances.