I’m 37 and I’m not full on jaded but I feel it, it’s just something I know. I try to be happy but I just don’t find the joy in my life like I used to. I don’t think I necessarily see the bad in life all the time but there is apart of me that’s like oh what now? When I was younger I never imagined that I’d turn out like this but I have. Partially I think it’s because life has become repetitive in a lot of areas of my life and no matter what I do to try and break the cycle I can’t. Its not necessarily the hardships or life being tough. I simply don’t find life to be as exciting like I used to.
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My life turned out far better than I ever imagined. Like you it was quite repetitive but, I always found ways to “work to live” and that kept me going. By being consistent with savings and investments, we’ll be fine during retirement. Not rich but a long ways from poor. Being jaded and pessimistic would be an affront to all of the blessing earned & received therefore I choose to wake up every day with a smile on my old, wrinkled face and a determination to stay that way regardless. Blessed.
I think your 20s are more exciting because you’re discovering who you are and figuring out what to do with your life. It’s all new experiences. By your 30s you usually are kind of settled either in relationships and/or jobs. At least that’s the way my life was. Each decade is different. You have to find joy where you can in life. I find it in simple things like walking on the beach, reading, spending time with real friends, gardening, pets, etc. I don’t think many people live exciting lives really.
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I’m in my mid 60’s and I am at an unprecedented levels of peace and joy in my life. No one is happy all the time, but being at peace is certainly attainable!