In a way Ive thought about life like this. It is all kinda an illusion anyhow... In a way... As its all temporal. But the way you thinking about may lead to narcissism...
None of it's real. It's actually the inverse. What we often treasure the most is actually the least important. We treasure what? Money, fame, materialistic stuff, success... But thats all just an illusion.
It doesn't satisfy.
Instead it's the oppisite. Worshiping God, helping others is the real point of life. It's weird up until like 4 years ago... Prayer use to be a monologue. You know i pray and thats it... Wouldn't really expect an answer back. You know maybe i might expect an outcome to happen. If i was praying for someone to be healed- they be healed or for a job i might get the job... But never expect a dialogue.
Now, it's so different man. You can have a relationship with your creator. You can literally ask questions... Talk to God about anything and get a response.
A lot.of times it will be a still small voice, the bible His Word, a sermon, a pastor, a devotion... So many different ways.
My advice to you is to get into the Word. Read the bible. And then apply it. Do it. So simple, but so difficult.
Jesus said the least you did for these you did for Him.