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Re:Ask HN: Finally have loose change and spare time, but no ... by dstein on Friday December 10, 2010 @02:58PM (#1992930)
The following video, narrated by Alan Watts, and animated by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, eloquently describes exactly what you have figured out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERbvKrH-GC4&feature=playe...

You essentially have come to the realization that the things you have been lead to believe (career, wealth, social status, possessions) are not what will make you happy. This realization can go down a dark path of depression if you're not careful, so be careful and stay level headed. Definitely take time off, pursue interests you never had time for and completely stop worrying about the future. That's the important part, to stop thinking there's some sort of end goal that you're working toward.

Re:Ask HN: Finally have loose change and spare time, but no ... by groaner on Friday December 10, 2010 @03:25PM (#1993024)
Thanks! I saw that a long time ago but definitely appreciated seeing it again. It was certainly helpful.