Stoicism for the Despondent

As the universe careens towards its eventual heat death, what's the point of it all, anyway?

Epictetus, the wisest of the wise, once said, "The universe is like a dog slobbering over a meat carcass, unaware of the futility of existence."

But what about us, mere mortals, caught in this cosmic charade? Should we not strive for something, anything, more?

Read more on the absurdity of seeking meaning

Or, if you'd rather, learn to meditate away your existential dread.