In a personal exploration of life's meaning, the author recreates a project by philosopher Will Durant, reaching out for insights from various thinkers. Living in isolation after a breakup, the author turns to letters for guidance, reflecting their struggles with unemployment and loneliness. Though initially faced with rejections and silence, the eventual replies from diverse figures inspire the author, suggesting that the quest for meaning itself may illuminate purpose in life. The author emphasizes that all these experiences contributed to a deeper understanding of happiness and fulfillment.
"Perhaps, as Wolf Hall author Hilary Mantel alluded to in her answer, meaning had emerged through the practice of the quest."
"During the three months I spent living in the holiday park, walking the cliffs and trying to figure out my life, these responses greatly inspired me."
"I decided that I should recreate Durant's experiment and seek my own answers."
"When someone finally did, it turned out to be a rejection."
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