The Meaning of Life......

Yep, I know..........I think a bit too much. But as I sit here watching "Sweet November".......I started contemplating aspects of the meaning of life (considering none of us know how long we will be here). So, what is the meaning of life??? Sure, many have philosophical or religious answers to that question. And yes, I use to be a fairly religious person....but after so many different life circumstances I have experienced I have been struggling and questioning faith in general. So, again, I ponder.......what is the meaning of life?

Of course, there really is no way to entirely answer this question, as it is a very broad and open to many interpretations....but I thought I would share some of my thoughts...........please remember....I am a simple girl!!!

Today, yes, I say today.......as I am sure that on different days I may give some different thoughts...

To me......I think the meaning of life is...........to be happy. Yep, just that simple!!! ;-) Now, how one gets to that happiness is a different story. I think it can be achieved in many ways.

For me, Happiness means many things....... It seems like such a simple word.......but to me it is a bit more complex and can be brought about in different ways. However, for me, one of the main definitions of happiness for me is that I definitely love to help people.......make them happy. Sometimes this is a double-edged sword as being a people-pleaser can certainly backfire.......but I really thrive on making others smile....doing things for others....understanding them....understanding what makes them happy....understanding how I can make them feel important. That is truly what makes me happy. I love to spend time with people.....listen to them....offer words of encouragement and support.

To me that truly does bring happiness to my life.....but selfishly, I have not been doing that nearly as much as I have wanted to lately....as I have struggled to be positive and "happy" lately. I have kind of felt exhausted and depleted and need to find a way to re-energize myself so that I can get back to what I truly like to do......and I am working on this. ;-)

Sometimes I think that for me, another aspect of happiness would be if I could just be carefree and positive most of the time (I try to be pretty positive....so maybe focusing more on the carefree). I really long for this......and know that this would make life a bit easier........and probably also help me on one of my main goals in life - to bring about happiness in other people's lives!!!! As most of you know from reading this blog.....I do struggle relaxing......and with anxiety. But oh how I want to overcome this. ;-) I feel so selfish in struggling with anxiety, etc. The quicker I can overcome this.......the quicker I can be more positive and have helping others (without becoming exhausted) be a bit more natural.

I love meeting people whom are able to have such a positive outlook on life.....and be more carefree....taking it as it comes...........I like to learn from them.....

My friends and family also make me happy, and I think that it is important to always remind them of how important they are to you. That is something I firmly believe in. And since making people happy is part of my "meaning of life".........I hope that I am able to remind and let my friends know how much I care about them. I don't care if I appear too touchy-feely or sappy. ;-) Again, none of us know how long we have in this life.....or how long we will be mentally, emotionally and physically present.

Finally, in an effort to keep this blog relatively short......animals also make me happy!!! I think caring and taking time to help animals or taking care of your own is a very important aspect of life. You can do this many ways.....like I said....helping out a local organization, taking good care of your own animals.....or of course by becoming vegetarian or vegan (hee hee). Yes, the first two are more easy. But I LOVE animals and they make me happy.......and are a very important part of my life.

Okay.....perhaps I will add some more thoughts to this.....ohhhhh so complex topic in future blogs!!!! ;-)