In the absence of a genuine understanding of the meaning and purpose of our lives, our lives can become shallow and superficial. Christmas is a prime example. At Christmas, we are celebrating Jesus coming to earth, God becoming man. And yet, it is so easy to focus on the less important things. Whether we are aware of it or not, our whole existence is searching for that deeper meaning. We want to know how we fit into the big picture. Any search for meaning in life can be boiled down to five questions.
- Who am I?
- Where did I come from?
- What am I here for?
- How do I do it?
- Where am I going?
To go deeper into this topic, check out Part 1, Chapter 6 (“The Five Questions”) and Chapter 7 (“The Meaning of Life”) in Matthew Kelly’s book The Rhythm of Life.