"「意味なんてどうでもいいじゃないか。人生は意味ではなく欲望だ。」"

Life isn't something you decipher like a cryptic crossword puzzle. The essence here is that life is driven by our wants, our passions, rather than by some predefined purpose. Instead of constantly searching for a grand meaning, we should focus on what we crave, what we yearn for. It's about living through desire, not being bogged down by trying to find an elusive "meaning."

Historically, this idea challenges the age-old human quest for the meaning of life. Philosophers, theologians, and thinkers have debated this for centuries. But let's throw in a more contemporary context. Imagine someone like Steve Jobs, who during his commencement address at Stanford in 2005, emphasized following your heart and intuition. Jobs didn't harp on the grand meaning of life. He talked about passion, about doing what you love—desire driving action.

Think about a real-life example—perhaps your friend Sarah. She's always wanted to start her own bakery. For years, she worked in a corporate job, feeling unfulfilled because she thought baking wasn't a "serious" career. But her heart was always in pastries and cakes. One day, after a lot of soul-searching (and a gentle nudge from a supportive friend), Sarah quit her job and opened a small bakery. Fast forward a couple of years, and she's never been happier. Her bakery has become a local favorite. Sarah's desire to bake, not some grand existential meaning, led her to a fulfilling life.

So, how do you apply this wisdom? Start by tuning into your desires. What do you wake up thinking about? What makes you lose track of time when you're doing it? Follow those threads. Don't get trapped in the endless search for life's "meaning." Focus on what you want right now and let that guide you.

Imagine you're at a crossroads in your career. You’ve got the option to continue in a stable but uninspiring job or to switch to something totally different—something you've always been passionate about, like graphic design. The safe choice is tempting because it’s secure, but it leaves you feeling empty. The other path is riskier but filled with excitement and possibility. If you lean into your desire, you choose the latter. Sure, it might be tough at first—new skills, perhaps a pay cut—but the passion will drive you. You'll find joy in the journey, not just in the destination.

In a way, it's like being in a coffee shop chat with a friend. You know those deep, soulful conversations where you’re both pondering life’s big questions? Imagine your friend says, “I just don’t know what the point of it all is.” You’d probably smile and say, “Forget the point. What do you want? What gets your blood pumping? Chase that!” Life is too short to be spent searching for an elusive meaning when your desires are right there, guiding you.

Remember, it's not about having a perfectly planned roadmap with every destination marked out. It’s about feeling your way through the dark, driven by the light of your passions and desires. Feel it, want it, chase it. That's where you find the richness of life.