Ill, Disordered, Healthy – or Simply Normal?

Abstract

The author shares a personal search for answers to the fundamental question, “How should one live?” They argue that the key lies not in finding an intellectual definition, but in conscious action and living in accordance with one’s own values. The text emphasizes that a sense of meaning and awareness of personal values constitute the “center of gravity” of mental health, protecting against feelings of emptiness even in difficult moments. The article is a call for a shift in perspective: from fear of illness toward engagement in the process of living, for example through the use of the PolarUS application and the principles of CREST.BD. It advances the thesis that asking the question “How should one live?” is an invitation to authentic living – not perfect, but genuinely one’s own.