Life is hard. Can philosophy help?
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Navigating Midlife Crisis
Midlife crisis involves looking back at missed opportunities, regrets, and unrealized dreams. It also includes a feeling of emptiness in daily routine and a heightened awareness of mortality. As people age, the sense of freedom diminishes due to accumulating responsibilities and consequences of past decisions. The transition in mid-life reveals the difference between knowing potential outcomes and experiencing actual life events, highlighting the emotional complexities of unmet expectations and the need to embrace the nuances of life.
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