Meaning: the end, purpose, or significance of something. For the most part, things which surround us have meaning. Our house or apartment, our bus pass, bike or car. Especially our refrigerator, bed and bathroom. Statistics suggest that people on average spend 20-30% of their take-home pay on discretionary wants like dining out, entertainment, hobbies, travel, and luxury items. All of these things have meaning and hopefully bring meaning into our lives. However, what about us, how do we create meaning which gives us value, purpose and significance? What is the reason for our existence other than just to be? Theologians propose an answer while philosophers ask the question: Why am I here, what is the purpose of life, and what happens at and after the time of death? These issues have been argued and debated for a long time with no absolute proof of one answer or another. Perhaps if we approach life one day at the time and try to be as valuable as possible during our waking hours we will gradually gain momentum and discover that life has meaning and I can be a part of it. Making my bed, putting away the dishes, sweeping the floor, all of these simple daily chores give meaning and purpose and will surely propel us through our daily struggle to be the best version of ourselves and be an asset instead of a hindrance…