A problem is real-life goals and values. I was thinking that maybe if I changed those goals and values than I’d have more success. Valuing happy and harmlessness as a virtue to be proud of might help.
I did not know that. Asking more questions and good questions is very helpful. It prevents one from falling into rabbit holes and jumping to conclusions. You can review this particular very unfortunate footnote of the 2020 election by looking up Harrison Deal and Mario Demaine Clark.
Back to the better part of our conversation. I feel a renewal lately. At 48, I am experiencing a mid-life crisis. It is too late for me to be a family man and a successful professional or businessman. It seems taking pride in always being mirthful and never feeling pressured takes the sting away from missing out on having kids and not having a big network of friends or enough luxury money to travel on the drop of a dime or just completely retire right now if I wanted. Without that sting, which can cause some gloominess, it is easier to feel blithesome.