http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/11/the-meaningfulness-of-lives/
Who among us has not asked whether his or her life is a meaningful one? Who has not wondered — on a sleepless night, during a long stretch of dull or taxing work, or when a troubled child seems a greater burden than one can bear — whether in the end it all adds up to anything? On this day, too, when many are steeped in painful reminders of personal loss, it is natural to wonder about the answers.
The Meaningfulness of Lives – NYTimes (pdf version)
