do not pass go, do not collect 200

Encountering setbacks feels like all my efforts were worthless. I’m back at the start once again. What’s that saying about trying the same thing over and over and expecting a different result? Insanity is here. It’s in the room with us.

But you know, it’d be more insane if I weren’t distressed under these circumstances. I take solace in being emotionally proportionate to my situation. I’m not catastrophizing nor minimizing my place here in this silly little life.

I wonder what comes next. I’m trying to approach the void with optimism. It’s incredibly scary but kind of freeing.