In less than three months 2022 will be over. I have abandoned my initial goals midyear because of health scares, dire economic downturn, and relationship woes. But those goals were replaced by more compelling ones. I am in better shape now. I have become more aggressive with investing my money. I have become more selective with people I spend my time with. The bottom line is still happiness, but as we all know, there are several ways to feel happy.
The stoic in me always believes in memento mori, but not just remembering mortality, but that life is short. When I remind myself that "now" is all I have, I can easily distill the non-essentials. Sure, I still plan for meetings, travels, and contingencies, but if there is a better way to spend my time now, then everything else has to take the backseat. The essentialist mentality also allows me to ruthlessly edit my cravings, possessions, and other things I consume or keep. It makes letting go, tapping out, and turning down easy, guilt-free, and even satisfying to some extent.
I like this version of myself, and I aim to keep the momentum going. I do not have goals and deadlines anymore. I have practices and general direction. I will no longer view my life in years or any measure of time. At any given moment, I know I am capable of changing, growing, and deepening my reality. That I think is the essence of happiness -- it is not a goal, but a state or condition whereby a person knows she has everything that she needs.
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