If one accepts the existentialist position that there is no a priori meaning to life -- that existence precedes essence -- this of course does not mean that there can be no meaning to life.
Rather, many would argue that this means that we create meaning. In other words, the lack of an "objective" meaning doesn't preclude a "subjective" meaning.
I want to add to this idea, and say that one could actually create infinitely many reasons to live; there are infinite possible meanings of life.
Because there is no set limit on the meaning of life, I can come up with as many purposes or meanings as I want.
This is a theme reflected in many Buddhist and Taoist teachings. That every moment is magical and perfect and has infinite potential when we live in a creative state.
Each infinitely tiny moment could create infinitely many meanings.
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