This text explores the philosophical concept of life perceived as a "task," a notion that requires moving beyond the assumption that existence is self-evident. Drawing on Aristotle’s concept of wonder, the author emphasizes the sheer improbability of the universe, life, and the birth of any specific individual. The document rejects two extreme interpretations: pure chance and rigid causality or fate. It argues that chance cannot account for the intricate complexity of biological processes, while causality fails by attempting to oversimplify these phenomena. A fundamental premise for understanding life as a task is acknowledging the complexity and wholeness of individual organisms. While this wholeness is evident in the interplay of bodily organs and functions, the text poses a critical question: can this same principle of totality be applied to individual life histories and biographies? By examining the non-obvious nature of existence, the author seeks to understand how the complexity of life structures the meaning of human history and personal destiny, setting the stage for further investigation into the holistic nature of being.