A meaningful life

My restlessness has been nipping at me, yet all I can voice is the question - are we leading meaningful lives? I asked R and he said the concept of 'meaningful'meant too many different things.

That's true I agreed. A serial killer would no doubt find his murders meaningful. But didn't meaningful mean helping others? That could happen in many ways too, R said.

That's true I agreed. In some way or another, I contribute to society through my work, the money I spend, the taxes I pay. But surely there must be more?

How would you describe our life?

Pleasant. Loving. Settled.

That's true I agreed. Is that meaningful? Or am I just chasing my tail?