Answering Other's Questions About Oneself

Do all people practicing Buddhism have difficulty answering questions like these: What gives your life meaning? What do you like about yourself? Somebody asked me these questions, and I am having a difficult time answering them. I don't know if it's just me and my circumstances, or if it is my Buddhist practice that keeps me from verbalizing the answer. In *Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind*, Shunyru Suzuki Roshi says a Buddhist should stay away from excitement which I agree with and try to follow. If I knew I wouldn't wake up tomorrow morning, I don't think I would be particularly upset. Is this a normal feeling Buddhists have or come to after they have been practicing?