"What is the purpose of life?" I had a student ask me that question in a biology class many years ago. For some reason I didn't hesitate and blurted out, "To enjoy it." At the time it struck me kind of odd as to what I said.
Previously, on several occasions, the question entered my mind but I had never came up with an answer. Like many people, I suppose, I tried to come up with answers, more or less, philosophical like, "There is no purpose in life; it just is" or "The purpose of life is to help people."
I don't remember who the student was but I'm fully grateful for his question and fully grateful for what I said, because now I really and truly believe the purpose of life is to literally enjoy it.
Thank you student whomever you are.
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