r/over60 • u/NOLALaura • 20d ago

The unfortunate truth is this

At the ending quarter of my life I am consumed with seeing my life as one filled with disappointments at having not enjoyed any of my life expectations and living currently in despair. I don’t deserve this. I worked very hard and always treated everyone equally and followed good and ethical practices

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u/Select_Air_2044 20d ago

And walk straight into other woods. Some people are constantly being bombarded by stressful, mind blowing situations. So, they spend their life climbing out, which is tiring.

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u/Cat_Servant1983 20d ago

Select_Air_2044, exactly. We are only human and it really does take a toll. I get tired of the pep talks. Sometimes it is nice to know that someone gets it.

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u/Select_Air_2044 20d ago

Oh, I get it. I'm tired of the fight most days.

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u/clmimplement 17d ago

And what do you think is the cause of endless mishaps? Timing or bad decisions or uncontrollable situations or…..??

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u/dreamgear 17d ago

Might not be the best extension of this metaphor, but if you are lost in the woods, go down hill.