Yeah was texting an old work colleague. Was talking about how "careerism" seems to be a thing now. So much of my generation are driven by it. But they are also driven by dopamine hits (msm, dating apps - usually used for sex and not much more - and careerist things like LinkedIn).
The ability to stop for just a bit and reflect on who you are in the grander scheme of things, indeed, in the universe and your place in it seems lost.
I feel so many of my generation are driven by things or notions or narratives.
To aspire is good - but I mean this varies from person to person. I aspire to do my best in a role (paid) that I am interested in. The luxury of a dream job is a bit lost on me because I guess I have lived in the real world. But this could be a good thing - When one lives in the real world, you are aware of reality and the ways in which it can get in the way of rigidly defined career goals.
I am finding new doors are opening while while old doors are being closed. Doors to rooms I didn't even think of entering before.
Where is the danger in my life? It lies in the balance of reality and desire for my life and direction in it. I think that's dangerous because it's a continual back and forth between the harshness of reality and the aspirations of desire. That's drives people crazy. Daresay it has me lol
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