We only do what makes sense to us whether consciously or unconsciously (more - or - less). A classic universal question is: "What is the meaning of life?" We understand that each person assigns or absorbs a particular meaning, and that meaning can change. For a minority, who don't have a satisfactory answer to this question, it can cause anxiety (a feeling of strangeness, a disconnection from existence, questioning who they are), which is very uncomfortable. However, for these few, it's still uncommon to feel this way. Regardless, I want to highlight how important it is to have a 'purpose' in what we do and think; because we only do what makes sense to us. © Copyright – Bacellart, Psychologist USP. This essay can be reproduced, in whole or in part, as long as the author and source are cited. We only do what makes sense to us - Key points: Meaning refers to purpose, projects, plans, or what we feel destined to do. Understanding meaning is personal val...