ABSTRACT
The quest for meaning represents not only a primary intrinsic motivation for life expansion but also a powerful capacity for personal transformation. Cognitive and existential therapies both emphasize that we are what we think; more precisely, we are how we make sense of ourselves and our place in the world. Having a healthy sense of self-identity and of one’s mission in life is essential for well-being. Meaning is also a pivotal concept in understanding the complexity and predicaments of life as well as in developing faith and spirituality. It is no wonder that meaning is an essential component to all major schools of psychotherapy.
