For some of us
the question comes the first time we ‘hit the wall'--the time when nothing makes sense anymore.  We find ourselves getting up every morning and going through the same routines day after weary day--- like a gerbil running round and round the wheel in the cage.  

     Consider this tree...
   I've stood looking up through the branches of this tree amazed at the beauty of it's form, the strength of its trunk and limbs, and couldn't help but acknowledge the fact that 'something' made it grow to exactly this height, 'something' gave it it's unique form, it's loveliness and character and timeless sense of purpose.  

      So what does a tree have to do with understanding reality? 
      Isn't your life at least as important as a tree?  Maybe like me you've asked ‘what is reality’ because deep down you sense your life is meant to be lived with a sense of purpose and meaning in an intentional, thoughtful manner--just as this tree has grown--rather than haphazardly reacting to the circumstances that come at you every day. 

       So where do we go from here...
    If you're able to find 5 minutes in your day to consider some of the  things presented here you'll begin to find the answer to your questions...