The philsopher's nutshell

The meaning of life . . . is different for every individual.

Then comes the truth. The meaning of life deep down inside of my soul where my mental health and physical health merge into this creature called me can be one thing and the one I espouse, or present to the world, can be another.

I may not even know the difference.

Some of us plod through life feeling like victims, even elevating martyrdom up to heavenly standards as a way of adapting to this.

Others, struggling to take care of the basics, see something brighter in the near future if they hang in there and do the right things.

And still others figure life is more about following their instincts in the moment.

But for all the talk about living in the moment, the meaning of life, generally focuses on the future.

Or as one social network picture said, "Studies show that people who have more birthdays live longer."

I think that, in the end, the meaning of life is to live! Without that there isn't much to discuss.