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Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS
I find it difficult to have this conversation with those amongst my age group as in most cases - it's the opposite. They didn't have a sense of direction in their early 20s, but now they do. Or tbh it's just that life hasn't beaten them up yet or enough, to get to this point of what the fuck. Whereas, the demographic here is older, so well most of you have gotten your 20s and 30s out of the way and life has fucked you up over the years.
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Life has a way of beating you up when you least expect it. For example, cancer could strike you anytime and I've seen it happen to people in their 30s. Social media masks most of the daily struggles that people face on a daily basis and unless you come from significant privilege, most do face a daily grind.
I will say that as a parent for almost 10 years, the daily struggles of being a parent are far greater than the struggles of those who are childless. Let that sink in for a moment and re-orient your perspective.
I didn't own a detached house until I was 38. I have never bought a brand new car in my life. I have an empty passport. You're doing fine.
On the other hand, you do have to enjoy the journey and find ways to derive joy during the daily grind when you can. Help your neighbour out with something, or open the door for an elderly person. Smile back at a toddler.
I recently celebrated my 10-year wedding anniversary with my wife. It was very meaningful - more meaningful than I realized. (And I hate to say it, but celebrating 10 years with someone is actually a real achievement these days.) When you invest in relationships with other human beings, your perspective changes as well.