jeffemmerson

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  1. Just curious. I have always voted, but I'm starting to really become disillusioned with the bullshit called societal institutions and the greed therein.
  2. Agreed. Investing for someday is bullshit in my opinion at 45. I can make due with very little and have a work pension....if I even live to my 70's. No thanks. Enjoy NOW, but sensibly.
  3. Hi Brian - as of now it's comfort and a simple, peaceful life of my own design. I must admit I'm quite happy where I am now, despite lots of changes.
  4. I won't go into a long-winded explanation for now, suffice it to say that since turning 45 during a pandemic (as a hospital cleaner, which was very scary for a while as I cleaned Covid rooms and witnessed people die of the virus early on), my marriage has dissolved, I have moved to a new town and work at a new hospital. I had a mini-stroke in roughly 2016 that scared the crap out of me and have lost a brother to suicide and attempted myself. I also went from committing myself to becoming a traditionally published author. I say all this why? Because I have achieved "worldly" goals that I have set for myself and am done with that stuff. I'm also done with the anxiety of worry over doing a perfect job at work every day. I realize that time is short and that none of this materialistic bullshit actually matters - I thirst for transcendence from the usual "rat on a treadmill" stress and I have found my own version of Nihilism/higher consciousness and learning to let go of worry over my health. No kids, no car payment and I rent. Screw the housing market - it's insane and I want no part of it. I SALUTE ANYONE OUT HERE WITH THE COURAGE TO BE DIFFERENT AND ANYONE WHO HAS HAD ENOUGH OF THE RAT RACE BULLSHIT THAT IS CLEARLY A PATTERN. Had to use caps there. I'm over it. I even stopped wearing a mask in public today, which is a big step as a formerly paranoid healthcare worker. Great to meet everyone and thank you for all your infinite wisdom, Leo! I find myself comforted more than ever through this evolved awareness. Jeff
  5. My very best to you on your journey! We've all got our own unique path.
  6. Great video and cute dog! I'm more of a basement apartment guy coming and going from work, the gym and living peacefully, but this was a really interesting video for sure!
  7. Thank you! Definitely a new chapter of awakening and I'm never looking back. Also very into minimalism and a slow, non-busy lifestyle of deliberate mindfulness.