Re: Breaking out the mundanity of every day life (long)
Ah the moment of truth when you realize; there's more to living than just showing up each day.
You're young. If there's piece of advice a fatherly 58 YO can give, it would be:
Follow your bliss. Find a way to earn a living doing what ever brings you great joy yet keeps the wolves from the door. It doesn't have to bring you great riches or fame/status. Take pleasure in doing something well.
Helping others costs nothing, emotionally or finacially. You gain strength from the experience. Existentially, your search for meaning may be a willingness to engage with others, not seek isolation.
In the words of Bo Lozoff, "We're all doing time".
Live, don't settle for existing.
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