

You know, many people think that the goal in life is to find happiness. Everyone says that success leads to happiness: perfect job, perfect boyfriend, apartment, etc. Although objectively life gets better, we begin to feel more hopelessness, depression, and loneliness. Despair is found not because of a lack of happiness, but because of a lack of meaning in life. What is the difference between being happy and having meaning in life? Being happy is a state of comfort, ease in the here and now. The meaning of life is much deeper. It comes from a sense of belonging and usefulness to someone other than yourself. Real belonging grows out of love. It lives in moments among people. The meaning of life is purpose. The use of one's power for the benefit of others. The meaning of life is different for everyone. Happiness comes and goes. But when life is really good, and when things are really bad, the meaning of life gives you something to hold on to. ❤️️❤️️❤️️