The Meaning of Life

While being secluded in a mental hospital, I had a rather epiphany as to what the meaning of life truly is. I was reading a book featuring the Dalai Lama's ideas on the topic, and he seems to believe that the meaning, or at least the purpose, of life is happiness. I do not view this to be correct. What I view as the meaning of life is consideration. That very word seems to encompass all the wrongs that can be righted in the world; consideration. Viewing happiness as the goal or meaning of life sounds good, but we have to ultimately consider what it is that leads to happiness. Therefore consideration is a much greater foundation for happiness to arise. People could indulge in unwholesome behaviors to achieve happiness, or at least their narrow view of what it means to be happy. The truth is, is we have to be considerate to be happy. We have to consider our own states of mind as well as the states of mind of others to be happy. But this also begs the question, what should ultimately be considered? And that, I view to be Christ. If we continually allow a consideration for Christ in our lives, I feel that we will achieve happiness. There is so much to consider when we consider Christ; love, peace, joy, happiness, and above all else sacrifice. The meaning of life is not just to be happy, but to consider happiness and how to achieve it, not only for yourself, but for others as well.