[qaexl]

I think the kind of work that satisfies the deep parts of us ends up being the kind that looks harder and takes more effort.

Being mindful of the present, as you advise, is a good practice in my opinion. They clear up enough confusion to gain insight about oneself. Sometimes, those insight tells you to move on. I don't buy that it is the only goal to target, and one should always seek for happiness through efforts, as those beliefs becomes attachments and delusions over time. They're simply there because someone hasn't gained insight to themselves yet.