The Meaning of Life

There is no meaning of life. Sorry to disappoint. But think about it - what could possibly be meaningful in the grand sense?

Let's say you meditate, live righteously, do whatever your spiritual calling requires of you. This makes you feel closer to the creator. Then after you die and go up to meet God herself and the Prophet Marvin. At last, all the mysteries of the universe are about to be answered - or are they?

Not at all. That's because there is no mystery. And there is no meaning. Not for God, not for the Prophet Marvin and therefore not for us.

What do you think God does up there? What's her meaning in life? Does she have anyone to worship or emulate or get close to? No! She hangs out and has a good time. And She really doesn't get what all us Earthlings are making so big a fuss about.

"But God created us", you say. "She has an innate desire to be all giving and all loving."

Grow up foolish humans! So what if God created the universe and everything in it? Okay, I admit that's impressive - but for Her, it was effortless. Boring even. Every single day she spits out a galaxy or two. Why does She do it? Everybody's gotta do something. She's an eternal being and does lots of things without giving it much thought. The problem with us egocentric Earthlings is that we believe we are so important to Her. We actually imagine that She oversees everything that happens here and that she cares. The average person who believes in God thinks She has great love for each one of us. When something bad happens, it is just a test or it is a punishment. Ready for the truth? Read on.

The universe runs on its own, according to the way it was designed. Other than that, God isn't even involved.

The Prophet Marvin does his daily rounds, checking up on each planet periodically, trying to keep things running smoothly. If a planet gets too out of control, He appoints a Moondwabi to guide it in His absence. Eventually, he'll choose a favoured remnant of that civilization and bring them to the Planet Zygone.

But do not despair, my dear reader!

There is a meaning in life, just not what you expected!

God in her wisdom created each of us with our own unique talents, personalities and interests. She also created many wonders for us to enjoy. She wired our bodies and brains for sensing pleasure. She made us eager to learn and explore.

As long as each of us can taste, feel, have sex, have fun and occupy our minds, then each of us has our own individual meaning right at his fingertips. In other words, find your own meaning, my friend. Do what makes you happy and stop thinking that there is something more to life. Such thinking defeats happiness.

A special message for the poor, the ill, the handicapped and the imprisoned: Enjoy life best you can. Sincerest apologies for how your life turned out, but God isn't perfect. There will one day be a solution to your problems, either through medicine and technology if it is physical, or through a change in government and societal structure if it is existential. It's already possible, even today. Blame your fellow humans for the delay.

In the meantime, you are all welcome to contact me and submit your request for a trip to Planet Zygone. When the Prophet Marvin returns in a few years, we'll take care of you. Life will get better. And that is meaningful.