It is the greatest absurdity of life (the Absurd) that we crave meaning to justify our own existence, when in reality, there is none.
Instead of searching tirelessly for a reason to live, why not just live? If we think life being meaningless is a problem, we will feel anxious about it always.
Let's take the opposite approach: accept that life is inherently meaningless. Then, the reality that life is meaningless will no longer affect our mental wellbeing.
Have you ever danced just to reach a particular brick on the stage? We dance because we love to dance. This applies to life as well.
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