(Short Conversation) What Are We Looking For in This Life?

A: Hello. Not seen you in a week or two. Where have you been? Doing meditation in Tibet? Haha...

B: That would be a good idea. The problem is I don't like flying. Not mention that we actually can do meditation at home. Doing meditation in a certain place doesn't mean it's better. 

A: Okay. Hey... It seems that the older we are, the more we focus to ourselves. We don't care too much about other people because we know everyone knows what to do in life. Am I wrong?

B: No. In fact, I agree with you. There're many quotes on internet saying something like that. In general, it's true we don't like making drama, arguments, or stupid comments anymore once we get older. I don't know the scientific reason behind it. I just feel it's useless to do such things. 

A: Agree, bro. So, if some people asked you what you were actually looking for in this life? What would be your answer?

B: Easy...just to find a peaceful life. I just need to have enough money, not much money. I always feel that I'm just passing by in this life. I mean there's something bigger or better awaits me in the future or afterlife. I don't know what it is. I just feel that way.

A: As a Buddhist, you must believe in reincarnation. What would you like to be reborn in the future? A Buddhist monk? A celebrity? Haha...

B: I prefer not to be reborn anymore...seriously. What is fun to be a human? We experience sick, pain, anger, sadness, anxiety, and other unpleasant feelings as human. But, make no mistake. There're good things too in life. I just feel it's enough for me. I just want to be a good and simple person now. No too much ambition. Just let it flow...