Rather than this bringing me down, I find Michael Bungay Stanier's Manifesto of Insignificance very freeing.
Knowing that my death is certain and my time of death is uncertain
Knowing that the work I do matters and also will not last
I'll strive to do Great Work
I won't take things too seriously
I'll strive to create things of beauty
I'll enjoy today.
I'll love the people in my life
Doing everything we can, to the best of our ability, in good faith but unattached to the outcome; are some of the things that matter most.
