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My earlier post sounded bad after I read it again. I certainly didn't mean to imply that YOU were on a dead end road. I think you are doing great for yourself and I'm proud of you.

What I was trying to say (in a small nutshell) was that when we achieve or get something that the world tells us we need in order to be happy, often we find that it does not make us happy. Rather, we feel melancholy. After a few of these experiences, we may ask the question "What is truly worth persuing? What will pay off?". That's what I meant by starting a spiritual journey.

I'll shut up now..