‎Philosophize This!: Episode #087 ... Sartre and Camus pt. 2 on Apple Podcasts

The problem of existence from Camus’ perspective doesn’t lie in the fact of being alive, but rather in the disparity between your expectations of the purpose of life (its true meaning) and the fact that the universe doesn’t really have a meaning at all.

Instead of removing yourself physically from the world (physical suicide), in the eyes of Camus you can instead choose to divert your attention towards a fictional world which evades the lack of meaning, which is no longer subject to this absurdity. This new world can offer a sense of certainty.

An example of such a world is religion.

Instead of running from the problem of the lack of meaning, embrace the problem. Facing your existence shows bravery, making that who faces his or her reality a hero.

Enjoy the sensory experience we’re given, enjoy the little things in life - your family, your food, the smell of flowers.