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Great essay Jeff. I thought “what would I add to this?” So far I haven’t come up with anything. I don’t think I need to. It’s an expansive and comprehensive framework.

You’re wise beyond your years. I’m 34, and it took me until last year to accept that I need to make things/have a creative outlet. I have no doubt this is true for everyone.

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Thank you for the kind words, Sam. I appreciate it. And I’m glad for you that you are leaning into a creative outlet.

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Thank you for sharing the essay Jeff!

I truly like your notes. Succinct. Concise. They resonate with me always.

I've started reading your essays lately. This one is the first.

You've included almost everything essential for life in this short essay. I love your thoughts. Often when we grow, we sort of forget the importance of taking care of each of the pillars.

Creation is something I started last year. And now I can experience the feeling of giving birth to an idea and shaping it in form of a piece of art. I'll continue doing it.

Seeking truth to me is the main purpose. But as life goes I realize I'm deviating a little. I need to strengthen my resolve so I not fall into false traps.

Fun is the neglected part that I must revive. A great thanks for including and reminding this point.

Love is the answer to everything. As you said, something simple but can easily forgotten if we don't put effort to see the bigger picture.

Overall, I love this post. ❤️

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Ravjot, thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it. It is good to see that this essay resonated with you.

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Great essay, Jeff. Yes, as you clearly pointed out, you are young enough not to have all figured out. No one ever does.

“Life really does begin at forty, Up until then, you are just doing research” -Carl Jung

Curiosity and desire to seek truth helps here.

I would add here, figuring out who you are and living an authentic life, are essential to have well lived life. Parental, Societal pressure forces you to abandon some parts of yourself. It’s your duty to find your true self again and live in accordance with your soul.

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Hi Dev, thank you. And I agree with your addition!

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THANK YOU JEFF!

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THANK YOU JEFF!

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HI JEFF:

IWHAT IS THE DEINITION OF LOVE?

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Hi Jim. Unconditional affection is what came to my mind after reading this question.

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Creation, truth, fun, and love. Yes, it would be very hard to argue that any of those do not qualify for pillar-hood.

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Pillar-hood hahah that made me smile. Thank you for reading.

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"The good news is that no one ever figures it all out." - I love this sentence.

Maybe creating helps you figure it out.

Maybe seeking truths helps you figure it out.

Maybe having fun helps you figure it out.

Maybe giving and receiving love helps you figure it out.

Maybe we never do.

But at least we tried according to our definition of a life well lived.

Thanks for the essay Jeff!

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Thank you for the thoughtful comment!

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