My life made no sense and felt like an endless pointless drift until I started teaching, first as a volunteer, and then later getting underpaid at a software co

My life made no sense and felt like an endless pointless drift until I started teaching, first as a volunteer, and then later getting underpaid at a software company whose mission I believe in. Don't take your STEM abilities for granted, theyre less common then we usually think even when were not at the top of our field. You represent the future of humanity and it needs your help, even (especially) if its thankless work. Andre Tarkovsky said that he thought the point of existence was the battle between good and evil that takes place in the heart of every conscious being. I don't know if thats true but its brought me piece a lot as a frustrated depressed person. Also getting laid isnt that big of a deal, but staying open for love when it comes is. Kudos to you for getting on to one of those dating apps at all, theyre brutal but Ive seen them work for people long term who are probably a lot worse off than you. This kind of post is inspiring, thank you for being brave and putting yourself out there.