[hn_burner_2038]

> good for you. That in itself is a huge accomplishment. Not everyone can say that.

Yes, that is a good perspective. Hedonic adaptation really applies to everything

> things that you can share with your kids or as a family

Yeah I think that is part of the answer. I have perhaps over-optimized deferring to what my family wants/needs but it would probably be better for everyone if I had something I was excited to do and set aside time around that.