It's not that deep

As humans, we always think there is more—something greater than ourselves. That we are destined for greatness. That there is meaning in what is happening to us. That there is a purpose, divine intervention, God, spirit, or destiny. Is that true?

It's not that deep. Life—everything—is pure luck, created from carbon that has accumulated in the universe. You are just a stroke of luck, existing in a time that was billions upon billions of years in the making.

"The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you." — Neil deGrasse Tyson

Being here now does not make you special, but at the same time, it does mean just that.

What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? These are questions without answers—except for what you choose to believe.

Meaning becomes meaningful when you choose to give it that status. Struggle is only meaningful when you endure it. Life, purpose, existence—why we are here—are all questions we strive to answer. But in reality, the only satisfying answer is the one we choose to give weight to.

"Man is nothing else but what he makes of himself." — Jean-Paul Sartre

Getting a job might be life-changing for some, just another day job for others. Going to school might be a burden to some and a privilege to others. Meaning only becomes meaningful when we assign it importance.

What we choose is important—not because it is inherently important, but because we decided it so.

"Why" is the wrong question.
"What" is the right question.

    What do I want to do with my life?
    What do I care about?
    What makes me happy?

Everything else doesn't matter—at least, not to you.
Everything else is just distraction.

Remember: life, meaning, purpose—
It's not that deep.