So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning. Mitch Albom
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The American poet and author William Saroyan wrote a poem called, "So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important." The poem goes on to say that the way to find meaning in life is to devote oneself to loving others, devote oneself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.

Source: Tuesdays With Morrie

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