I guess you are not too surprised to hear that most people go through such phases...?

No, I'm not surprised at all. We've even given it a name: "Mid-Life Crisis" - do you have a similar name for it in Germany?

I always enjoy your wisdom and it's nice to be reminded of some things. I remember watching a TED talk about people planning for the future - where they set themselves long term goals (too long term), not realising that the person they will become might not want "the thing" that the person now is aiming for.

It's easy to forget this when you're caught up in the way you feel now.

Stay optimistic! The way I read you, you are ready to try out many things - and clear enough to pull the ripcord if it doesn't feel good.

I'm probably not trying enough which is why I spend so much time thinking about "what I've lost". I feel that I want to do more and that I can do more but shitty jobs like cleaning the kitchen, doing the washing and ironing, etc. don't allow me to. All excuses of course 😉