> expect Gandalf to drop in and send you on an epic quest, you’ll find yourself adrift at best Oof, too true. It's a dangerous expectation that I had/have (and

> expect Gandalf to drop in and send you on an epic quest, you’ll find yourself adrift at best Oof, too true. It's a dangerous expectation that I had/have (and try to break) that purpose will present itself TO me. Probably because it did throughout my younger life, but only because I was inside of an institution which provided this (often with it's own motive). (semi)retirement removed me from the institutions, and not being part of the regular rhythm of the work day can alienate you from your usual social network. Without a family demanding something of you, adrift is accurate.