Struggling to see what is the meaning of life!

[Lea]

Hi.

A happy new year to all. Well that is what I wish for yet I struggle to find happiness, peace or contentment & yet I do not know why as I do feel very fortunate in many aspects.

How do we know if we are depressed or just bored to death?

What is the meaning of life?

Lea xx

[Obayan]

You can google the symptoms of depression but i've found that if you have to ask if you are depressed or not, then chances are pretty good you need to talk to a parent, teacher, principal, counselor..... someone who can help.

[crystalgaze]

Thank you for your question. It has prompted to think about it truly.

So far, I cannot say I found meaning--a definition for it in words. Mine so far involves living & just not giving up, even when I wish I could.

Make sure you are actually 'living'.

I have been unhappy recently, especially in the last few weeks & in the last few days. Mine stems from exhaustion..... Tired of guarding myself the way that I must, tired of having to hole myself away some place either physically or emotionally to avoid human predators/parasites, etc.

Something did happen that I keep asking myself, "Are you serious?!"

The meaning of [your] life may not be the same as what it is for someone else. You have to search. Even if there is no apparent answer, the meaning may very well come from the path you take, the decisions you make. It could be that you will have to "follow your heart/instinct."

Let's do our best.

[Obayan]

(((( crystal )))) so wise. ty

[Idealsummerluvvv]

I've heard that boredom is a sign of depression.

[gentleconundrum]

What is the meaning of life, for you?

And - welcome!

[balcony]

I think to when a friend or loved one has surprised me with an unexpected gift, a present for no reason whatsoever. Life in a way is like that present. We didn't ask for it, nor did we expect it, but here it is. How precious!! Maybe that gift is not always the right size or we would have preferred a different color, but, still we treasure it because it was given to us.
Sometimes I think it helps to stop asking the "meaning" questions and ponder the "purpose" questions. We all struggle to find purpose and if we are lucky pleasure in that purpose.
Hugs to all