A way to make sense of it is this. The universe can be a cold hard place. Sometimes it seems meaningless and harsh. But we are a part of the universe. We are woven into it's fabric. We are made of the same stuff as the whole, not separate, and it is made of us.
Because we think, the universe can think. Because we love the universe can love. It's because we exist that meaning and compassion and love and kindness and humour and brilliance are properties of the universe itself.
We are a way for the universe to love itself. We make it all bearable for each other. Because of us it's not just a cold harsh meaningless place. We have the power to make it something more than that.
So be excellent to each other. Prove that there is meaning by finding it. Prove that there is love by loving each other. Prove there is courage by being courageous. This is the way.