@amerika Purpose is easy; produce something for society. It’s an outward concept. Meaning is more difficult. Especially since the only person who’s ever going to be there for you no matter what happens is yourself.
@amerika Transcendent purpose then can be what you want to build. You can start with yourself, then your home, support your friends and family. Support your community. Build a family, support your wife and kids etc.
@amerika Hmm, I’m curious if you can find the answer then.
There's degrees of purpose.
Some is adaptive, like you mention, but there is also a need for the transcendent.
Without it, people become merely reactive.