Sometimes it feels like everything around you is about appearances — likes, grades, looks, achievements. It can make life feel empty, like nothing truly matters. But that emptiness doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you. It usually means you’re longing for meaning — something real.

Meaning isn’t something you find outside yourself; it’s something that grows when you live in line with what you believe in. It can be found in small moments — a conversation, a song, a friend who listens, a quiet minute alone. It’s not about life always feeling deep or dramatic — it’s about noticing what’s real and letting that be enough.

We often think meaning has to be something big, but it usually lives in the stillness — in caring for others, in creating something, in daring to be honest. It grows as you begin to live according to what feels true for you, not what others expect.

Alma’s tips:
When life feels shallow, pause and breathe. Ask yourself: what makes me feel alive right now? It might be something small — writing, music, being with someone who understands. Meaning isn’t about performance; it’s about connection. You don’t have to find your purpose — you build it, slowly, just by living.