WHY DOES IT MATTER? Understanding Meaning, Legacy & Modern Life

Life moves quickly, and many of us rarely pause to ask ourselves a simple but important question: WHY DOES IT MATTER? As seasons shift, responsibilities grow, and the world changes around us, we are constantly confronted with the need to understand what truly matters in our lives.

WHY DOES IT MATTER?

For generations, our ancestors carried hard-earned wisdom born from struggle, sacrifice, and devastating mistakes. Over time, those lessons fade, and when comfort turns into complacency, society forgets the deeper truths that once guided us. This is why asking WHY DOES IT MATTER? becomes essential. It is a reminder that meaning is not inherited — it is created.

We must look to our histories, our family stories, and our own inner landscapes to rediscover what matters. When we avoid truth or ignore what is happening around us, consequences eventually arrive at our own door. Meaning grows when we face ourselves honestly, speak gently to our inner world, and allow vulnerability to guide us toward change.

There is no better time than now to examine what matters, reshape your life, and step into a future defined by purpose rather than avoidance.

Happy Last Days of Summer,

Matthew Schildkret
Founder, Creator, & Humble Guide
Late Sunday Afternoon