There are some questions in life that are important to everyone; and, conveniently, these are also the sorts of questions that we each must answer for ourselves. Today's question is one of those.

Take a little time to reflect on what you feel is most important in your life. What makes your life worth living? From where do you draw your purpose?

You've had the time to explore this planet for at least a few decades. We all start out not knowing much about life, and learning how to navigate in a way that's beneficial to ourselves and others does take some time. Imagine, knowing what you do now, that you could go back and make a few adjustments. What changes would you make? Is there one thing you'd do differently? What would you tell your younger you?

Quickly. Fast forward to the end of your long and deeply fulfilling life. Imagine you've done everything you ever dreamed of doing. Imagine you've succeeded at contributing your greatest strengths to the world, missing no opportunity and making sure you've lived at your highest potential. Imagine you can look back at your journey and that you can consider it a life well-lived...and take the time to be grateful for having experienced such richness while imagining the appreciation others feel for your work. When you've done so, take a minute, and . . . .

Write the obituary you'd like to receive.

Was it the first Disney movie you saw, and that inspired you to dream of an incredible future? Or the first time one of Ingmar Bergman's existential dramas gripped you, and caused you to question what's important in your life? Or was it, perhaps, a particularly eye-opening documentary, or the true story of someone you came to admire, that shifted the very way you viewed the world? Whatever the movie, we'd love to hear more.

Who's taught you the most in life? What have you learned from them? (And have you thanked them for this recently?)

How often do you ask yourself this? Chances are--not enough. So do it. Stop. Push pause for a minute. Get still, and reflect on the question...

Whether or not you're in school, it's a question well worth reflecting on. Think back on what you've experienced over the past twenty-four hours, and what you've gained as a result. And then... let us know.

If you could be confident that everyone around you would support you unconditionally in whatever it was you wanted to do, how would your life change? Imagine you have complete emotional and financial backing to do whatever you wish. What would you choose?

Is it with your family? Or curled up at home, lost in a book? Is it when you're writing or speaking or playing or sharing an evening with your closest friends? It is out riding horses, or exploring the woods? Or do you most come to life when you travel? Think for a moment, and let us know...

Have you traveled much in your life? Regardless of whether you've been to a few other cities or wandered worldwide, take some time to share what you've learned as a result of your journeying.