"人生には意味がない。私たち一人一人に意味があり、それを持ってくるのです。"
— Joseph Campbell
Simplified Meaning:
The quote is saying that life doesn't come with a built-in purpose or reason. Instead, each person gives their own life meaning by the things they do, the relationships they build, and what they care about. Imagine you have an empty cup. The cup itself isn't special until you fill it with your favorite drink. In the same way, life is like the empty cup. Whether you fill your life with family, work, hobbies, or helping others, that’s what makes it meaningful to you. For example, think about a teacher who loves helping kids learn. Teaching doesn't automatically make life meaningful, but the joy and impact the teacher brings to the students and the satisfaction from this process give the teacher's life importance and purpose. If someone feels like life is empty or pointless, they can try to find and do things that matter to them, which can turn their life into something fulfilling and valuable.
