My philosophy of the meaning of life...

My philosophy of the meaning of life... is actually pretty simple. I tried to be complicated about it, but it won't work itself out that way.

The meaning of life is not universal -- in the sense that its meaning is the same for everyone. It's more of a moment. A revelation. A trigger. A catalyst.

Contained within this moment... is pleasure. Despite the pain of past moments. Despite mistakes (which don't exist). Despite wrong turns and detours (which, again, don't exist).

Within the pleasure of that moment... is an overwhelming feeling of respite. A feeling that -- if you have the foresight of this moment -- you'd willingly face the pain of the past again. Just to reach this moment again.

All the aimless wandering -- previously viewed and blind luck, or lack thereof, suddenly appears to have design. The fragmented pieces of your life begin to fit together again.

I have not reached this much anticipated moment... yet I am certain it exists. I will patiently wait. I will wander as I tend to do. I will savor everything life has to offer.

Pleasure can be found where you least expect it. In places you've never heard of... or things you've never tried... or people you've not yet met.

Though the future is uncertain and unclear, I will not be afraid. In this adventure called Life, I will know better... now... than to underappreciate what I have... when I have it.

Whatever the meaning winds up being... Life is too short to waste on unpleasurable moments. Chuck your baggage to the curb... and move along. The next moment just might be the right one.

© November 2006, Jennifer D. Lac Kamp