What Is the Meaning of Life — And Why Does It Matter?

Imagine you're playing a game where everyone gets to make up the rules, but no one knows what they're trying to win. That's kind of like life for some people. The meaning of life is just a fancy way of asking: What are we all doing here, and why does it matter? Some say we're here to be happy, others think we should help each other, but no one has the final answer.

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  1. You wake up one morning and decide to paint the sky, just because you felt like it.
  2. A kid helps an old person cross the street, and that makes both of them smile for the rest of their day.
  3. A person starts a new hobby after years of feeling stuck, and it changes how they see themselves.

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Categories: Philosophy · Existentialism,Purpose,Life