Ep. 19 The Myth of Sisyphus: Finding Meaning in the Struggle

Step into a conversation that reimagines struggle—not as a burden, but as an invitation to meaning. Together, we’ll explore the myth of Sisyphus, the wisdom of Camus and Viktor Frankl, and the tension between fate and free will, uncovering how we can reclaim agency and transform the way we navigate hardship—with purpose, intention, and even joy.

Prompts for Deeper Exploration

Ready to dive deeper into this topic? Discover how this episode applies to your own path by exploring the prompts we’ve curated below.

Then, we invite you to share your reflections with the TFD community in the comments. Your experience adds to the collective conversation!

Journal Entry

Where in your life do you feel like you are endlessly pushing a boulder uphill?

Are any of your struggles self-inflicted, stemming from avoidance, pride, or fear? What would it mean to take responsibility for them?

What is one small way you can reclaim agency in this situation that feels futile? How can you shift your perspective to find meaning in your struggles?

Creative Expression

If you were to rewrite the myth of Sisyphus, how would you change it? Would he find a new purpose in pushing the boulder? Would he stop resisting and dance with it instead?

Write a short poem or story reimagining Sisyphus’s fate—except this time, he's aware of his strength, his choices, and his ability to create meaning even in repetition. What can you learn from this new version of the story to apply to your own struggles?