My meaning of life is to feel good and happy, like I'm making an imprint upon the world. Even if it's just a tiny little thumprint, a miniscule blemish upon the face of the earth, I want to make a difference. I want to be remembered fondly for something that I did. The meaning of life for EVERYONE...? Let's see. My pessimistic view that comes up occasionally is, what is the point? We live, we die - then what? We don't know, so we're not sure if there is a point at all. My optimistic view is that, ultimately, we all matter. We all contribute to the bright and shining thing that is the Future, packed with beautiful and wonderful possibilities, and it's up to us to make these possibilities realities. It appears to me that this can only happen by being as truly and honestly good and happy as we can be, valuing old-fashioned morals and tranquil simplicity, and able to reach out to others when needed.
... and, ah, 42. :)
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"Who lives a million years?"
"A million people, every twelve months."