Why do I feel empty when I try to be in the present moment.

I feel you, but I think to myself there's a reason my body keeps working. It's not that I'm special or there is any meaning, I don't know the answers to life... But I got this body, it's strong, it's got some talents, and there's a lot of fun to be had. Drop the emotions and the search for purpose. It takes practice and I try to remember everyday isn't going to be perfect, or great.