This is because the meaning of life
is a matter of perception. There
is great freedom and happiness
in this truth because
whatever you think is important
IS the most important thing.
However you perceive the world, that's
how it is. That's why the world is full of nails
if you have a hammer. Your world will SUCK
-- if you think it does --
Likewise, it will be a thrilling
place, if you think it is so.
The most important thing, to me,
is being happy.
This is not true for everyone -- and that's
difficult for me to understand. Some people
truly want money or accolades or to help
others (etc. etc.), along the line of thinking
that these things will make them happy. I think
they fail to realize that the pursuit is often the most
fun part. I think people who fail to realize
that are basically losers.
I try to remember that being HAPPY
is the goal.
That way, when I rag on myself for not being "far enough
along in my career" I remember that my chief
objective at work is to learn things that fascinate
me, and I am doing that every minute of every work day.
Therefore, I can't measure my career by
salary or professional acclaim or any
other typical career achievement measuring
stick.
But that's just my situation.
As for you, as long as your basic
needs are handled (health, shelter,
food, some friends), there's no
reason why you shouldn't be ecstatic
EVERY day.
Because you can.
With so much
power in your
hands, the
power to control
how your life
goes, you truly
should be off
to great places,
off and away!
Have a ball.
And this next article is my theory
on our place in this universe:
