I don’t personally believe that anyone made us. The most plausible reason I’ve heard that we exist is evolution.

Therefore in my opinion, the reason we’re here is to continue evolving the human race and to preserve life.

That belief makes me want to:

• Prioritise relationships with my loved ones, personal growth and helping others with their journey.
• Live, explore and enjoy what the world has to offer.

I see these things as the core of personal happiness. They are the balance of living our own story, knowing we exist only for a short period relative to planet earth’s existence, with doing our bit to keep our generations moving forward.

None of that’s necessarily profound, but it’s taking what we know of the past and projecting it forward. It’s an explanation that although I would like to be more meaningful, I can accept – at least unless any new facts arise.