Why is life worth living as an atheist?

[JDFlood]

I must admit the question really throws me. I think because it conflates three different unrelated topics. It is asking for meaning in life, I think. So Atheism has nothing to do with it. Meaning doesn't come from the outside but the inside. Assuming our basic needs are met, then, as we mature we have interests and desires (emotional / biological) and we have certain things we tend to be good at, math, music, analysis, physical stuff… whatever , having interests and desires motivates us to work at them, which leads to achievement which results in satisfaction and increases our interest / desires. This positive circle brings about a feeling of meaning. Meaning comes from within, and can be encouraged, but you don't get it from the outside. An interest in other people can translate into motivation to do good, and by achieving that satisfaction will feeds back. If life does not seem worth living, I would thing a psychiatrist would be the place to go, sounds chemical to me. Atheist / theisim has nothing to do with this.
JD