There's certainly a variety of opinions on this subject and certainly any theory you find to be true IS true --for youThis 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: