CHANGE 2025: Finding Meaning Through Existentialism

Existentialism stands as one of the most empowering philosophies ever conceived. At its core, it proclaims a profound truth: you are radically free, and with that freedom comes the responsibility to create your own meaning. There is no predetermined script for your life, no cosmic instruction manual telling you who to be or what to value. This can feel terrifying and liberating simultaneously.Philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus explored this terrain deeply. They argued that existence precedes essence, meaning you are not born with a fixed nature or purpose. Instead, you define yourself through your choices and actions. Every decision you make, every path you take, is an act of self-creation. You are constantly becoming who you are.But here is where many people struggle. This absolute freedom can lead to what existentialists call angst or existential anxiety. When everything is possible and nothing is predetermined, how do you choose? What gives your life meaning when traditional authorities and inherited beliefs no longer provide clear answers? This is precisely where the CHANGE framework becomes your compass.