The curious thing is that, as deep and unknown as the universe might be, so are we, who hold a scintillating universe within, full of truth, full of hidden depths.
To delve deep within the caverns of our soul is to come closer to ourselves; which in turn, may yield a mirthful smile. The road to self is a road seldom traveled, and yet, those who have gone deep into the wells of the 'self' have come back, purified by the loss and the gain of truths and lies, hidden within.
Take the chisel and hack away the unessential; sculpt yourself and find your sole source of contentment. I took the main character of "Despondency" through this arduous process, slowly morphing him into something much greater than his former self.