Why Are We Here? Exploring Meaning and Purpose

Imagine you are sitting under a vast night sky, staring at billions of stars. A thought creeps in: 'Why am I here? Does my life have a point?' Humans have asked this question for as long as we have existed. No other animal, as far as we know, stops to wonder why it is alive. That curiosity is one of the most remarkable things about being human. Before we start, think about this: if you woke up tomorrow knowing for certain that your life had a clear purpose — a reason you were alive — would that change how you spent your day? Why?