When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.
VIKTOR E. FRANKL
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If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.
There is nothing wrong with pleasure. It’s an important part of a rich life and can also be a vital part of healing – both physical and emotional.
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