Born without our consent. One of eight billion sentient beings, Inhabiting one of eight planets, Orbiting one of the hundreds of billions of stars, Which make up one of two trillion galaxies, Within an expanding universe. And as we slowly gain consciousness, We begin to learn of the inherent uncertainty of life, The unavoidable daily routine of wake, work/play eat, sleep. Repeat. Until our impending mortality. And with this consciousness comes a curse: The reason to question

The purpose of life, is a life of purpose. It's a quote generally attributed to Robert Byrne following its inclusion in his book ' The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said.' But just like what it aims to define, its true origin remains uncertain... And while it may sound profound, it is what is known as a tautological loop  — a statement circling back on itself, seeming to provide the answer, when in fact its nature is to provoke questions. Why purpose matters Without purpose