man's search for meaning

"When a man finds that its his destiny to suffer, he will have to eagerly accept his suffering as his task; his single and unique task. He will have to acknowledge the fact that even in suffering he is unique and alone in the universe. No one can relieve him of his suffering or suffer in his place. His unique opportunity lies in the way in which he bears his burden."
--Viktor Frankl "Man's Search for Meaning"