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RE: Philosophy Made Simple: Understanding the Meaning of Life via Existentialism, Nihilism and Absurdism.
This is an interesting read. The purpose of life is to be happy and to share that happiness with others so we can all be happy. A few words a huge task.
Thank you, @rlewing! Deeply appreciated. I totally understand where you're coming from cause I had the same view as you did. However, the purpose of life is simply a life of purpose we set it to be. The best we do is help each other reach our purposes in life.
That said, I believe we shouldn't chase happiness. Happiness must be a by product of our life's work and fulfillment. This quote below best explains it.
“Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will evade you, but if you notice the other things around you, it will gently come and sit on your shoulder.”
― Henry David Thoreau
I don't believe you need nor should you chase happiness, simply be present and happiness will find you.
Aptly said.