That certainly has been my experience with lessons learned—they're easily forgotten. : ) I had no idea we were the same age. It's probably a fairly common thing GenX'ers are going through right now. Our parents' generation didn't tend to talk about this stuff. I really believe we're just here to learn our lessons and become better versions of ourselves. What better of a place to do that than this chaotic, messy, trouble-filled world?
The internet made my success possible as an indie. I don't think I could've have done it any other way. The early days of the internet were so much fun. I remember during the golden age getting thousands of engagements on social media posts from all over the world, now it's typically in the single digits.
I think you're right about the question, "What gives your life meaning?" I think it's best if the answer isn't huge. I remember how phony the old 'hustle culture' used to seem. Everyone used to outdo each other in regard to how many hours they worked, what kind of cars they drove, or how many millions they sold their start-up for. Life is better lived small, it certainly provides more depth and meaning.
Thanks! Hive has certainly been a haven for me these past ten years as the rest of the social media sites have been taken over by the bot accounts. Enjoy the rest of your week and be well.