20 Life is independence, intellectual curiosity, sports, legal responsibilities, and the mate selection process. Drivers licenses and draft cards help to transition this young adult into the world of social responsibility. College makes the exploration of the meaning of life a legitimate, credit earning activity. More questions than answers are encountered. The meaning of life is debated in endless discussions that go into the wee hours of the morning.
Sports provide a massive outlet for all types of excess energy.
Altruism and service to others brings a sense of satisfaction. The mate selection process, having been retarded by the religious and community norms, has more to do with sexual learning and establishing ones sexual identity, than actually finding a mate. Bill Hettler, MD, age 30 Life is parenting and career. It is a jungle out there, and now you have your own genetic material to protect. Now there are endless questions from your own children, and you still don't really know the meaning of life.