I know song lyrics never make much of a wave here, but I heard this song for the very first time this morning and it spoke to me...
And from a tiny river town you came.
With mamma's rock-star dreams in tow, and daddy's brains.
But the rats they fought you tooth and nail.
With the way they rigged this game, you had to fail.
But that's all behind you now, boy
And from a tiny river town you came.
With nothing up your sleeve but a dirty forearm and an ace.
They drug you through that slaughterhouse at will.
You were the soldier without a kill.
Oh, who's gonna save your soul? Who's gonna make your heart beat again?
Live - Rivertown
Hey thanks for your answer re what keeps you going. I think you're right, it really is all about the people hey. And your perceptions of course which are your choice to a great extent. You're a blessed and clever man to be grateful, aware and appreciative of what you have. Big love