The Meaning of Life?

Hi

Feeling a bit odd today. Everything's going along fine, but suddenly it all feels a bit hollow. It's hard to explain, I suppose it's the age old question - 'what is the meaning of life?' and before you tell me, I know it's 42 (sci-fan here).

Don't you just get that way sometimes, you've got the job, home and partner, (I have chosen to not have children - is that the reason?) but you start to wonder whether there's something else you're missing? This is not where it turns into a sermon, but the fact that I'm a Christian makes it more worrying as a question for me. I go to church, volunteer and I'm about to start to train as a Lay Minister, but am I still too comfortable? To truly be living life to the full, should I be giving up everything I have and travelling the world helping others? I don't think the world would work if everyone did that, so where does that leave those that are left to get on with everyday life?

Lots of questions, but precious few answers. If I find any I'll let you know!

Here endeth the lesson!!

Just had one of those weeks where all routine goes out the window and before you finish one thing, you preparing for the next.

I've been away for work, had a day out, helped out at a gala day (fitting in baking cakes and muffins somewhere along the line!) and then had an induction day for my return to college in September. All very enjoyable events, but when I planned at least the first few, they didn't appear to all hit me the same week.

My feet ache, I could sleep for England (not much change there though) and just need to stop and take a breath. However, I got to travel to new places, meet new people, give something back to my local community and get fired up about starting my course, so maybe on balance the tiredness and aching are worth it!!!