Joseph Campbell said something like "Life has no inherent meaning, we create meaning. The 'purpose' of life is creativity in all it's forms, whether it is creating a work of art or creating life." I would also refer to Zen as the radical, constant acceptance of only the here and now being real and the small time and space in which to be creatively alive. But this is a timeless question which really has no answer or explanation in mere words. Purpose comes from deep within, not without.
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha