Those are the questions of the ages! I suppose it would be presumptuous of me to "tell you the truth" for I don't know, if there even is only one "right" answer. I can only say from my own experience that there is no reason, it's just random, and life isn't that great. I guess we need to create meaning to our lives, like I live to be good parent, or be the best at my job...whatever, and to find happiness in any little moment of time. Other than that, I don't know. What do you think?

I think you have to make your own reasons, like starke said. Every person will have there own purpose for being here, their own morals, goals, etc. What drives you? What makes you happy?

Who really cares why? Just live to live and make the best of life. Hell just go out there and do whatever makes you happy :) true I dont know alot of my ancestors or anything but im still greatful for them cause without them i couldnt experience things like happiness and fun. And being one of those terminally ill people 20 isnt even possible at all for me. Heck I'm bedridden even. But that doesnt really mean much of anything. Just making the best of how it is and enjoying life despite the trials and bumps and boulders that come along. No one knows answers like thay but living just to live and enjoy the ride seems alright enough?

The purpose of life is the pursuit of happiness.
I've never experienced happiness, so my life
has no meaning. I envy those who have had
even the smallest bit of happiness

It does not matter why we are here! You are here!

You might be feeling feel disillusioned with what life has to offer, and therefore empty.

You have the power to choose what you want to do, and how to fulfill yourself.

Take a look around at life. Look at homeless people, look at others less fortunate than you. Maybe offer voluntary work for people less fortunate than you, then you will have a great sense of purpose.

Look at people that have incurable diseases (like me) and look how positive they are, as they know life is precious.

well i suppose it is up to ourselves to make meaning in our own lives but sometimes it can get difficult right? i want to believe in life but sometimes i just think its so hard to see. i have my dreams and i do want to help others if im successful so if thats my purpose then i guess i found it. but sometimes i just wish i could walk away from it all and just forget the world. does anyone else feel that way?

Yes, I feel that way sometimes. And I think most people at some time in their lives will feel like just "walking away" and forgetting the world.

Yes,it may seem very confusing to you right now,but I have to believe that we're all here for a reason! I have tried many times to not be here,so I consider myself very lucky! You probably haven't experienced a lot of the good things in life yet,but you're still very young,and will have a lot of time to do so! Hang in there,and find friends on here to talk to! Hope you have a Great Weekend!

Personally I believe life is very confusing for anyone and the way you live it is what shapes your views. No one can sit here and tell you what life can offer you. It's up to us and even though we cannot escape dying we can control how we want to be remembered! Generally I think that the reason life can be great for some people is because they have a motivation to embrace life. What's your story? As you grow and change everyday your story is how you want it to be :)