Wow it has been a very interesting couple of months in my world. I left my job at the end of October and I’ve been learning a lot about how much I depended on it for structure, for feeling valid and important, and for filling up my time with tasks. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster learning how to deal with unstructured time. I’m starting to get better at creating a rhythm to my day and being busy enough without overscheduling. I’m working about half-time, which feels like the right thing for right now. I can’t do this forever (financially), but I appreciate having the break and I can feel my energy and interests gathering themselves together in preparation for whatever is the next big project. I recognize what a huge privilege it is to be in this state, knowing all the people around me who would love to have this kind of break. But it hasn’t been entirely pleasurable. I’m just working on the discomfort and trying not to overschedule to avoid it. Meanwhile, I’ve been so happy for...