What is the meaning of life?
What is the purpose of our existence? Why are we here? What are we meant to do?
Ask 100 people that first question, and you will probably receive 100 unique answers.
Speaking of which, I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. So, please leave a comment and let me know your answer.
In this episode, I’ll go into more detail in the podcast's audio to share some of my experiences, what I’ve heard, some things I’ve learned, and go much deeper. So, scroll up, hit play, and listen.
My perspective
The meaning of life isn’t hidden in a book, locked away in some shrine on a mountaintop, or revealed in a guru’s words. You can only reveal that meaning and your purpose in this world as you live your life authentically and listen to what’s inside you.
The purpose isn’t out there somewhere.
Meaning reveals itself when you live in alignment.
Continuous growth through hard work, struggle, friction, and pain will put you on the right path.
Being deeply connected to other human beings is essential.
We are meant to put more good into this world than bad.
A meaningful life tips the balance
Some people simply exist. Others pursue selfish desires. A few seem hellbent on destruction. However, a few do want to leave the world better than they found it.
There have been moments in my life when I thought I was only existing—living and surviving. There have also been moments in my life when I pursued selfish things like power, impact, fame, and wealth. I’m not proud of that.
But, now? Now, I feel like the meaning of life is to positively tip the balance of the universe with as much good as you can contribute. We can’t all be Mother Teresa, but we can choose to do good deeds, help others, protect this world, and generally try to leave it better than we found it.
However, don’t expect someone else (or something else) to tell you how to do that. How many times do we have to watch people who have claimed to be doing good and acting righteously actually end up being pretty damn evil people?
The answer is not outside of you. In your heart of hearts, you know what is right and wrong. You feel it. I know you do. You can tell when you’re being selfish. You can tell when you are hurting others. You know when you are sacrificing the greater good of humanity and the world for short-term desires.
Be aware. Question everything, including your motives and actions. And try as often as possible to do what adds more good to the world and removes some of the pain, misery, hate, and damage.
Build your legacy with a fully lived life
When you live in alignment, become a better you, connect deeply with others, and put more good into this world than bad, your very existence is the meaning. It is the purpose.
As I mentioned earlier, I would love to hear your answer to this question. Leave a comment and let me know what you think the meaning of life is.
I’m Larry Cornett, Ph.D., an Empowerment Coach who works with ambitious professionals to help them reclaim their power, become more invincible, and create better opportunities for their work and lives. Do more of what you love and less of what you hate! 📕 Check out my Invincible Daily Journals. I have one specifically for Fall!
