Seeking validation

"What is your purpose in life?" he asked over his Barbara Washed french press.

I don't know.

"Think about it then because I want an answer tonight."

Hmmmm... Maybe... to leave an indelible mark. To leave behind something worth being remembered for.

"Then your purpose in life has been fulfilled because you've already done that."

How?

"In ways you'll never know; you've touched lives in ways you can't imagine."

But why don't I feel like I've done any of that then?

"Because you seek validation. You not just question everything, but doubt yourself."

No, I don't...do I?

"Point proven."

Hmmm....