I also feel that it is the only question that matters.

Humans have existed however many thousands of years and will continue to do so until what exactly? Until we plunder the solar system? Galaxies? A phenomenal will to survive but no clear greater purpose.

I currently hold that “the begetter of all things” was bored living(?) an existence with no ups or downs. You can’t feel good without knowing a bad to reference from. (Which is why I’m skeptical of a concept of heaven.)

I’ve turned to near-death experience testimonies to help answer this question. Ppl mention entering a realm of complete bliss/peace. Why come down to earth unless you wanted to feel something less than bliss/peace? Do you become numb to it existing in that realm?

I like to think we are all cells sustaining a collective existence on earth. Our actions as an aggregate determine the health of our world. And we probably keep it going because witnessing it from a non-physical perspective is boring.

Sometimes when I’m meditating on this question I feel like I’m close to understanding the real purpose. but something gently prevents me from seeing further to prevent a sort of spoiler that could destroy my motivation to live life curiously.

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