You seem like a well-balance person who have been through ups and downs. To be able to not take yourself too seriously despite having difficulties in the way, I guess that's part of being a matured adult. I would have just stopped volunteering and say something along the line of "I don't need this shit, I have a real job". So kudos for you, might not mean much but you have my respect. Keep on nabbin'.
Hey, thanks!
I also focus on the fact that I'm actually altering reality.
Yeah, how's that for well-balanced - LOL!
In all seriousness, I do a "cup half-full" with it.
It's productive exercise and incremental positive change.
I love the nature of incremental change. Slow and steady.
Not only become familiar with the rhythms - become a part of the rhythms