Hey my friend. Well, almost calling is better than not thinking of it at all....so, I will take it. LOL!
You know, I have simplified my life a great deal. Come to realize that I dont need things to be happy. Realized, also, that worrying doesnt effect an outcome, so why do it? Most times that mindset works.
I have come into an acceptance of sorts about most things. At least the things I have no control over. Still working on accepting some other stuff.
So, I am at a point where I have to figure out how to live in the moment more. Because that's really where it matters. Be present in the lives of those I care about. I am learning not to worry about what people who arent important in my life have to say. More simplifying, I think.
Control the controllables. The rest, will play out as it does.
I think you are slowly figuring stuff out, Nero. I really do. Figuring out who and what's important. Figuring out that life happens in spite of all our efforts. And that maybe, choosing joy in the little things and being grateful for what we have, and not worrying about what we dont, is what matters.
Hope one day to get that call from you. Even if it is just to hang for a bit.