Hi @jan23com
A really interesting post. Without repeating my #introducemyself I have created freedom for myself and do have the chance to sit around all day and do nothing and there are many days when i do. Finally my time is now mine.
In my opinion what needs to change is the addictive desire to consume and to believe stuff is the answer.
And i think for many people we are addicted to stuff, programmed to relentlessly consume, to have far far far more than we actually need.
My purpose when I created my new life was to investigate an unexpressed artist who had lain dormant since a teenager. After 2 years I was finally able to say yes I am an artist

This is an example of my work

But my work does not fit with my nomadic lifestyle as carrying unsold paintings and materials etc is a huuuuge burden.
I choose to sell everything, home of 29 years, everything and i live carefully and simply on a budget.
I decided that there were so many things I could easily live without. And my basics are covered. I live between uk with dear family and friends contibuting to the cost of household and food. I live in nepal, thailand (and se asia) india. I no longer consume very much as to carry it is a burden. My kitchen in thailand is literally a rice cooker a kettle 1 knife spoon and fork 1 plate cup. If I have guests I buy paper disposable stuff and we use our hands to eat. I only buy what is absolutely necessary and evaluate all my puchases against what i already own.
As art is not currently practical I am now writing, something I had not thought of but encouraged by others. I use my time to learn espcially local languages and if i am asked i am.happy to share what i learn.I also help others on my journey. It could be called work or volunteering but to me it is just helping friends. For example in 2 weeks i'm back in nepal helping to build an earthbag school and a skateboard park so I am a labourer. I have assisted many local people with language so I am a teacher. I have just been offered chance to help promote a buddhist meditation centre, marketing and promotions and to assist in teaching dhamma, teacher again. Tomorrow i'm helping a thai friend sell her organic veg at a local market, market trader. What do I get in return food accommodation friendship and a life of choices and simplicity.

While i have travelled and before in fact people talk alot about have a simpler life, going back to nature, always envy poor remote people who live with little in tune with nature. But the reality is this simple life means giving up convienience and stuff. I was prepared to give up much more than many of people are prepared to give up.
I don't want to be bored. Boredom is the universe saying get off your arse and do something. I keep myself busy because so many people, Friends, family, strangers have to slog and graft everyday, I know, I was one of them and I now spend time amongst people even poorer than I was and I owe it to them as a matter of respect, to use the time I have created to be of use and to benefit others and i still get to relax and do what I want.
I don't know if this helps you.
Yours was the first post I read
Not sure if you are as confused and overwhelmed as I am but genuinely wish you all the best in your dreams and goals.
I also want to thank @simplymike and @bashadow for letting me know about this new user space.