"not settling for less"
This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Mei, 26 years old, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Their one-sentence answer adds to a growing global atlas of perspectives on what makes life meaningful.
"Suffering is inevitable, but it's also our greatest teacher. Through pain, we develop compassion, resilience, and depth. It sculpts us into who we're meant to be."
— James, 48, Cape Town, South Africa
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
— Nelson Mandela, 0, Cape Town, South Africa
"for me its trying not to take it all too seriously"
— Nomsa, 18, Cape Town, South Africa
"Creating community energy cooperatives"
— Diego, 26, Buenos Aires, Argentina