Worst question ever: "What is the meaning of life?"

I personally think that having lots of money doesn't mean that you have a happy life. For example, money can't buy you "love". In my definition of happy life is that you're enjoying your life, sharing your love with others and able to do things that you love. You need to know what is your purpose in life is in order to have a happy life. Living without a purpose is not a good way to live because you don't know who you are and what are your plans for the future.

I think what you mentioned at the end has a lot to do with how people view the meaning of life, especially at a religious standpoint. I myself grew up in private schools, and we were taught at an early age that religion gives us a meaning in life. I think this in itself can make a person happy, that a person doesn't necessarily need all of the material things in life, but just having a meaning in life can be enough to satisy a person.

Your question at the end is truly interesting. Honestly,I myself haven't considered it before. To answer the question of whether or not existence has a purpose,I have in my mind what I've learnt in my human evolution class this semester.That is, an individual of a species, whether male or female,lives most likely because it carries the burden to produce offspring,making sure the continuation and survival of its own species. However, since for years scientists have been emphasizing the difference between human and other creatures on Earth, this purpose may not work for many humans.I really have no clue what human being as a whole exists for, but on individual level, it does depend on how one envisions one's own ideal model of life, which can vary greatly. I am quite certain for one thing at least. That is, the purpose of existence for a human is not merely based on physical needs but essentially on psychological ones and happiness can be a very important part of it.

This was a rather interesting post! I think that the answer is different for everyone however. Personally, I agree with the idea that happiness comes from within and nothing else. External objects or other people shouldn't be your source for happiness. You should be!

I most certainly think that a pessimist would answer this differently than an optimist, and a religious person would answer this differently than someone who is not religious. I feel that many times we can get caught up in consumerism and the material world but when we are asked if that is what makes up happy, or drives our purpose in life, most of us--I would like to think--would say that it doesn't. I would say that more non-religious people and pessimist say that life doesn't have a purpose versus religious people or optimists. People who are religious, by the way of religion, have a purpose in life, and those who are optimistic would presumably, have more of a belief in true happiness and meaning of life.

What do you think is the purpose of life? Or what leads to happiness?

I find the whole "key to a happy life" concept very interesting. I think it's foolish for people to try and tell people what will make others happy and what they need to do in order to do so. I think in order for someone to be truly happy, the manner in which they achieve this complete happiness needs to be organic and done by them. This way they were completely in control of everything they did and all of the things they found to make them happy were on their own accord.

I think the meaning of life totally depend on how people spend their time in their lives.It is not necessary related to the religion but the way you live your life.To be really simply,I personally think that a meaning life means dreams come true,strong body,happy family,etc..The meaning of life can never come up with an accurate answer since everyone is different.