In my last post I talked about the importance of recognizing the fact that we are already dead if we are to be of any use in furthering our "Great Crusade." Meaning that no matter what cause we are in we must recognize that there is no way that we will preserve our life, since all humans do in fact die, if we are to accept the cost of furthering that cause. I also mentioned that this was a good crisis to have, but in order to have it you must first recognize yourself in a cause that is greater than yourself. Since it seems to be increasingly common these days for people to fail to recognize themselves in a cause that is greater than themselves, I promised a follow-up post on this topic.
How you answer the question "What is the meaning of life?" I think plays a large part in whether or not you see yourself in a cause greater than yourself. While everyone has already answered this question I do not think that everyone has realized that they have answered this question. How this question is answered determines our "Great Crusade," and if it is not given serious consideration then you will not see yourself as part of a cause that is greater than yourself. This doesn't mean that you aren't part of one, just that you don't recognize yourself in one.