conv: My life may be far from ideal_comma_ but I am happy with where I am.  I am satisfied with the overall scope of my family_comma_ career_comma_ and friendships.  I am at peace with it all. Where at I am in life_comma_ currently_comma_ is at peace with everything around me. It is a first for me_comma_ and it is simply amazing. That's awesome.  What did it take for you to get there A lot of years struggling_comma_ and finalizing realizing that the struggle is the normal part of it all.  Acceptance and steadfastness led to happiness_comma_ I guess. Sounds like you've gotten smarter and more observant over the years