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Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

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Lookup a mystic by the name of "Sadhguru" on youtube and watch his videos, also check out jason gregory. It's totally eye opening and life changing. You NEED this. I can't possibly explain it all in one post. but, to give you a hint: everything we strive for in the outside world is all for naught. At the end of the day, what matters is your internal state of mind, how you process inputs. we keep trying to rearrange t…

I dunno if Sadhguru is the best guide when it comes to depression: https://www.altnews.in/depression-the-myths-falseness-of-sad...

Sadhguru, has helped me.

Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

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I spent too many years ruthlessly perusing my career and passion for coding. Sure, I have a bunch of a money and my dream job but now what? I spent the last 8 years with a girl that I was certain I was going to marry. She cheated on me last month and I hit rock bottom. I didn't want to code anymore, I didn't even want to play games or get out of bed. I started working out, eating healthy, and improving myself however…

If you waited 8 years to marry her, I'm not surprised she moved on...

cheating isnt moving on, its cheating.

Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

#443
> I'm not going out and buying a muscle car to cruise high school

Why don’t you try it? If it didn’t ever help people would probably stopped doing it.

If you have nothing to lose, then f*ck it! Just do something emotional you almost forgot you wanted.

Why do you care what others will think?

Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

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If it helps at all, my 40s were my favorite decade so far. You sound like a person who really has a tremendous amount to offer. You just need to figure out what you want to do and what gives you joy. I am not a magical genius who can figure that out for you, but since you can definitely afford it, I'd agree with the folks who are suggesting a vacation or some kind of volunteer work. You mention how much of your life…

40s were the worst for me. Marriage fell apart when I was 39, and my 40s are sort of a blur of just getting from one day to the next.

Sorry to be nosey but what was the cause for your marriage falling apart? Just interested, thanks

Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

#445

Wife and I decided to have a kid a when I was around 40 (she's younger) as our daily life seemed to lack real purpose. We never had a strong desire to be parents but another several decades of work, netflix, sleep with a few vacations and nice restaurants sprinkled in to break up the tedium just didn't sound fulfilling after having done exactly that the previous ~15 years. It also coincided with some other health rel…

Great response!

Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

#446
I'd probably have done similar if I hadn't discovered legit spiritual practices when I was younger. Focussing on materialism, wealth, status, etc. just doesn't bring happiness.

I think Buddhism nailed the causes of unhappiness and provides a way out without needing to believe in fairies. I'd honestly be lost without it.

Maybe you're one of those people who's more aware of what the Buddha called the 3 characteristics like I am. Worth googling it at least.

Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

#447
Sounds like you've done a lot with your life already so now you're facing an issue about what's your purpose now. I think that's what you really need to figure out. I suggest traveling to open your eyes. Hopefully you'll find what you really want to achieve then.

Two quotes always comes up when I think about my purpose:

1. We're here to make a dent in the universe - This doesn't have to be about work, making more money, or building the latest gadget.

2. Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire - You don't have to save everyone, just one life, just make one difference to make all the difference.

Good luck!

Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

#448

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What did the beginning of the journey to know yourself look like? What did you do or think about to kickstart that?

For me it was dedicated time in nature getting back into my body ... trail running in particular. I'm prone to intellectualize everything, including my emotions. The mind is a wonderful thing and I've found that to depend on it for everything is pretty limiting. This all started when I had more time to myself again after my kiddo began school 5-6 years ago (I'm 40, now). I found yoga early in this period and began to…

thank you

Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

#449
One's worth definitely does not depend on comparisons with others, or with what seems popular. There are permanent truths one can grasp and keep, for peace & stability amid the hard times that we all can have; even joy.

I wrote some things at my web site about purpose in life (in profile, no ads or sales), whether one is religious or not. (If you want details and can't find them, you can email me--it is in the site footer.) It revolves around learning (personal growth in ability to serve one's family and others), and service to others. There are important things to learn about the nature of life that also help.

One site that helps with the service part (ie volunteering) is justserve.org , which is free for individuals to participate and/or organizations who could use help, coordinated by location etc. And there are others like it. Unselfish service, helping others in good ways, brings a unique kind of enjoyment and real satisfaction.

I have learned for myself that God is real, cares, life has a purpose and extends before & after this mortality, questions have answers, each person including you is of infinite worth, and you never truly have to be alone. If we learn and make good choices, things can and will be very good, better than now. All real best wishes.

Re: Tell HN: Turned 44 today and I'm lost

#450
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I'm not sure if this is not just an illusion. Young people are maybe a little more visible in meaningless parts of our society but almost all truly powerful and rich people are old. Don't fall into trap reading Forbes list and thinking that it shows any reminiscence of the actual power structure - most people is there only because they are in the business of self promotion. The real ones are those that are literally…

Well said. Just adding https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/faculty/jones-ben/htm/A... and https://hbr.org/2018/07/research-the-average-age-of-a-succes... for examples and specifics.

Just a cherry picked highlight to illustrate the point I think you're making

> The mean age atfounding for the 1-in-1,000 fastest growing new ventures is 45.0. [1]

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