Many times when I am troubled or confused... Many times when I am troubled or confused, I find comfort in sitting in my back yard and having a vodka Martini along with a quiet conversation with Jesus. This happened to me again after a particularly difficult day. I said ""Jesus, why do I work so hard?"" And I heard the reply: ""Men find many ways to demonstrate the love they have for their family. You work hard to have a peaceful, beautiful place for your friends and family to gather."" I said: ""I thought that money was the root of all evil."" And the reply was: ""No, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. Money is a tool; it can be used for good or bad"". I was starting to feel better, but I still had that one burning question, so I asked it. ""Jesus,"" I said, ""what is the meaning of life? Why am I here?"" He replied: ""That is a question many men ask. The answer is in your heart and is different for everyone. I would love to chat with you some more, Senor, but for now, I have to finish your lawn.""