The question is not to know what is the meaning of life, but what meaning I can give to my life.
When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves.
When you are warm-hearted, there is no room for anger, jealousy or insecurity.
It is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends.
Peace in the world relies on individuals finding inner peace.
Look at South Africa, the former Soviet Union, and the Middle East. They still have many problems, setbacks as well as breakthroughs, but basically changes have happened that were considered unthinkable a decade ago.