A Life Worth Living

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.
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19 Episodes

What makes life real?

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…
6 Feb 2023 11 min

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

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…
30 Jan 2023 10 min

Logos is Deeper Than Logic

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.
24 Jun 2021 1 hr 05 min

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.
13 Jun 2020 7 min

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.
11 Jun 2020 19 min

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.
11 Jun 2020 16 min

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.
5 Jun 2020 16 min

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.
4 Jun 2020 15 min

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.
2 Jun 2020 9 min

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.
2 Jun 2020 12 min

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.
29 May 2020 16 min

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.
27 May 2020 9 min

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.
24 May 2020 10 min

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.
18 May 2020 28 min

The Art of Living

An Exposition of the Logotherapy of Viktor Frankl presented by Teria Shantall (VFISA | President)
25 Apr 2020 29 min