Replying to meaning of life

Life has become a preparation for the next thing to come. Elementary school prepares us for high school, high school for college, college for a job, a job for retirement, and finally retirement for death. In the middle of what is going on, we find ourselves with our passions. But what really is the purpose of our existence? What is the reason we are alive today.. to help someone, to improve something? If you guys have anything to say, I would like to hear it because it might help me clear up some answers I have. thanks!
Dreaming let's you know reality exists.