I am not totally sure what my purpose is either. Neil DeGrasse Tyson says "For me, I am driven by two main philosophies, know more today about the world than I knew yesterday. And lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you." I think that's a pretty good philosophy or starting point.

Losing weight is one of the hardest things to do... no doubt you've heard that the long-term success rate is around 5%. I do know of one woman who lost 530 (yes, 530) pounds and has kept it off, without any surgery, for ten years now. Her specific problem was isolation and once she conquered that the weight dropped off without even any dieting on her part.

I've had joy and roses but they seem to be further between than when I was younger. I think we do just go on with some happiness, if we're lucky. Few people are happy all the time.

Why are we here? That's the universal question. And I don't know, as I am agnostic.

You said it about those whom you think have it all. Those who reach the pinnacle so often find they aren't any happier. Jim Carey said he wished everyone could become wealthy and famous to see it's not the answer. And that's because in the end it's not what nice things someone has that have true meaning, I think it's the people, love, friendships, relationships you've had and have in your life that truly satisfy the soul.

"I just dont get it."

A lot of us don't. In that, you're not alone