Thanks for sharing your thoughts Matt!

I think my problem is that I've found the things that spark joy in me--but there are just so many of them. For the past two or three years, they've been writing, dancing, and bouldering (on top of work). And I guess reading, but that's kind of part of writing.

These are the things I mainly do and I see most of my friends through them (dancing & bouldering especially). Every now and then I think that I could simplify my life a lot by dropping one of them, but at the moment I'm not ready for that. I guess I'm too greedy.

But if I lived in a simpler place, one in which there were no bouldering gyms or couple dancing, parties the choice would be easy. I'd live a more quiet life, writing and going for long walks/hikes (with friends), doing some kind other kind of training and having friends over for dinner.

But for now, I live in a city and want to keep the current lifestyle. The downside (if I can call it that) is that I'm quite busy. But then again, I spend very little time doing things I don't enjoy and having these beloved hobbies makes me harshly prioritize other things and say no to working long hours (I almost never work overtime).