Why are we here?

In my search to find answers, I have spoken with a number of incredible people about this topic and, over time, I have started to feel that I am here for a specific reason. I’ve begun to think that I need to make some major changes – not only in my life, but in others’ lives too. Like many people before me I have found myself asking, “What am I doing? Where is my life going?” To me, it feels like I am searching. I am on a mission to find out why I am here. Interestingly, I’ve found myself with a sense of guidance, as the lessons I need to learn seem to appear at just the right time. This new outlook has reinforced my pursuit to discover more about my life’s purpose. And so, I have been moved to write this book to bring together the words from so many beautiful people, for the same reason you have been moved to read this book today. Curiously, when asking people to contribute a paragraph on the meaning of life as seen through their eyes, I found that some people needed to take time to consider their answers, while others could answer within a day. Overwhelmingly, the main message I received was one of thanks – thanks for being given the opportunity to reflect on what life is really about. Throughout my journey to understand, I have also discovered many books and pieces of literature on this topic, and I am grateful for the ability to read because it truly allows me to dive into the minds of the greatest philosophers and generational leaders. I have also chosen to include a collection of beliefs and viewpoints from the philosophers and historical figures that resonate with me most. You may agree or disagree with parts of this book, and that is ok. We all have a different outlook on life, and the intention of this book is not to decide who is right or wrong; instead, it is my hope that it may bring something meaningful to you at the right time in your life. For this reason, I have brought together many perspectives on the meaning of life with the intent of showing you how differently people can perceive this meaning, and yet how, at the heart of it, the meaning is very similar in many ways. Through collecting and sharing these viewpoints with the world, I hope to help open the door to creating change in the way we think, and to provide a renewed outlook on life through reading a diverse range of opinions: one that allows us to walk forward on our own paths.