The essence of life

What are we living for? What is the purpose of our existence? Why is it so difficult to gain happiness? Why do we have to suffer during our lifetime? How can we achieve contentment in this world? Why do we have to endure suffering before obtaining happiness?

Life is a journey. We work while we live. We integrate nature and society as one. We survive. Nevertheless, this process is full of ups and downs. It's inevitable to encounter setbacks and difficulties in the course of survival. How will we get through these hard times? How will we survive these trials?

Life is a river. We stand on the boat of life. We don't know where this boat is going to take us. We paddle hard along the river, but we can't be sure when or how we will reach the horizon.

We live, in search of happiness... but