We live in an imperfect world; most of us live imperfect lives. How do we cope? I don't know what your answer may be, but Matthew Inman (aka The Oatmeal) lays out a searingly honest graphic essay on how he fights his battles with the problem of existence in 6 parts: The terrible and wonderful reasons why I run long distances.
Struggling with demons? Doing the right thing for the wrong reasons? Is your life full of contradictions? Do you see through your own illusions even as you invest in them? At times funny, at times horrific, Inman has put together something that may strike uncomfortably close to home. Or not.
Putting something into words, and doing it well, is a learned skill - and also something that requires a certain amount of talent. Inman goes beyond that by combining words with pictures in a way that amplifies the impact of both.
In any case, it's an example of someone stepping back from their life for just a bit and taking an unsparing look at it. It starts here.