Seriously

That’s one of the toughest questions around because practically everyone you ask will have a different answer and, frankly, I don’t think we’ll know who was right till we get “to the other side” of life. And you pretty much have to make the decision for yourself as to what is a good reason to get out of bed in the morning. Look around at all the things that other people set as priorities in their lives – religion/spirituality, family, career, pleasure-seeking, social justice, etc – and see which ones make the most sense.

… although many of us put off that decision and just keep running on autopilot, doing the same things over and over simply because it’s what we’ve been doing. (kind of decision by default) This works obviously, but it will never lead to a fully fulfilling life.

Although the decision isn’t easy, the fact that you’re asking such questions is good. It means there is a stronger spiritual side to you that wants more than the materialistic commercialism so often offered up in the current developed areas of the world.