I suspect everyone wants their life to have meaning. Some become so obsessed with finding meaning they imagine themselves to have great import and powers. Many think they will change the world and make better lives for those living half a world away, save a species, and push the universe to a future of their design and choosing. Most of us have, at one time or another, mouthed the words “I’d like to make the world a better place” without ever giving a thought to what was actually being said.
I tell my kids the real barometer for good decision making is will your choice give or get peace in the “now”. Yesterday is beyond change and we can’t even guarantee our appearance tomorrow. Peace in the now is all we’re needing to get to. Took some life to get there. I think I picked it up from a minstrel of our era named Harrison. Well said brother, greetings.
I tell my kids the real barometer for good decision making is will your choice give or get peace in the “now”. Yesterday is beyond change and we can’t even guarantee our appearance tomorrow. Peace in the now is all we’re needing to get to. Took some life to get there. I think I picked it up from a minstrel of our era named Harrison. Well said brother, greetings.