You are given the gift of life in order to discover what your gift in life is. You will complete your mission when you figure out what your mission is. This is not a paradox. This is the way.
The tools we use to detect exoplanets are constantly evolving, pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible.
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like."
Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.
There is always something left to love.