If you think that you will discover meaning and purpose or you will “find yourself” by traveling to some exotic place, stop thinking those thoughts right now. While I am a fan of traveling, the only thing that really changes when you travel is your location. The problems you had when you left are waiting for you when you arrive.
The only real way to find meaning and fulfillment in your life is by obtaining self respect through responsibility and accountability.
America is great because she is good. The goodness of her citizens is what makes her great. My fear is that we have forgotten how to be good. Many of us have forgotten what good even is.
Like Dr. Peterson says- we have to find the right balance between order and chaos where we’re competent enough but also challenged enough. When we fall to either side, we don’t find any meaning or fulfillment.
To have meaning in your life is better than to have what you want, because you may neither know what you want, nor what you truly need…
Meaning signifies that you are in the right place, at the right time, properly balanced between order and chaos, where everything lines up as best it can at that moment.