How to Find Meaning in Life

Why am I Here? What is the meaning of life? What should I do with my life? These are questions that
everyone asks themselves at one time or another, but the answers are often fleeting or misguided. Here
is a brief introduction to the meaning of Life.
Steps

1
Find out how inquisitive and trusting you are. Many people find religious belief systems more than
adequate to fill their lives with meaning. Being a "True Believer", however, will only result in giving up
your identity for the identity of the collective. Conflicts and mid-life crisis inevitably arise when the
adopted concept of self conflicts with the true self. If you are inquisitive and trusting of your own
intelligence, the first step is to find your true self. Self revelation is not for the squeamish. Take the time
to let go of societal and personal preconceptions, letting your identity emerge without construct.

2
Let go of language. The universe was here before Humans and certainly before language, and requires
no pedantic explanation. Words are not things or actions. They are vibrations of the air molecules or
squiggles on a page. Mistaking words for reality is the mistake that puts politicians in office and sells all
of the products, religions, and systems of government on the planet. Saying "Tree" is no more a tree
than saying "I love you" means that someone loves you. To perceive reality as it is, one must accept that
words are a vehicle for the transference of our perception of reality, not reality itself.

3
To bring meaning to your life, you must be able to perceive it without language. The fragility of language
will undermine your search.

4
Seek without purpose. The universe will unfold and become clear when you seek knowledge without
prejudice. Knowledge is not a destination, but a journey. Human knowledge is also imperfect. But don't
despair, we know enough to come to firm conclusions. A 'fact' can only mean 'confirmed to such a
degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional assent.' I suppose that apples might start to
rise tomorrow, but the possibility does not merit equal time in physics classrooms. Work with what you
can know, not what you can imagine.

5
Know that the universe is under no obligation to conform to your expectations. It is what it is whether or
not you exist.

6
Know that your life in civilization is a construct, not a law of nature. Our lives and the way we live them
are human constructs of what we think is the best way to live. It is littered with over 6000 years of myth,
superstition, and dogma. Don't confuse the truth with the things you do to survive. Society doesn't, and
very often won't make sense.

7
Understanding yourself, the universe, and your place in society, it will be easy to find meaning because
you will determine what is meaningful. You will be able to separate the noise of language and society
from the true sound of yourself. Define for yourself what brings meaning to your existence. Your
meaning will be different from everyone else. You will know your life is meaningful because you will not
fear death, getting old,or the various travails all of us encounter. Your destiny, your reason for being
here will be apparent every waking hour. Contentment and bliss will follow.

8
Find how you fit into this life, you are a piece of the puzzle, most of us live a life of imagination and
when reality hits us we become disappointed and you lose the meaning of life. Start to see life in a
bigger picture and know that the small things you do now fits into the bigger picture. For example if you
want to save some amount of money, all you have to do is break down to how much you want to save in
a day, one day at a time and in a number of years, you will save the money you wanted.

9
Its simple! Just find out what make you happy! Or what make you to feel free! ...And just do the things
to make these happen...

Tips
Watch what you put in your mind. Television, mass media, and modern music can be detrimental to the
process of discovery.
Initially, question everything. This will sharpen your intellectual and observational skills as well as
irritating everyone closest to you.
Meditation is a great exercise for seeing things clearly as long as you don't get caught up in the
technique. Many people think they're meditating when all they're doing is performing a ritual.
You will know your meaning of life is substantial when you can defend it to others. Open dialogue about
the meaning of life is a valuable shortcut to the process.


Warnings
Remember that many people in society today lack the capacity for free-thought, and still more lack the
ability to think outside of the societal bubble that they may be living in. Your self-awareness could be
viewed as strange or rebellious to some, don't share your views with everyone you meet.
Most people are comfortable with their world-view, and uncomfortable trying to justify it. Don't force
your new meaning of life on others. It will only serve to place barriers between you and those around
you. But don't be afraid to explain your meaning of life to others.