Was It Worth It? Why This Is The Only Question Worth Asking Your Older Self

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There have been so many struggles in this life, and there will be so many more to come.

So much stress, so many hard-fought fights, and so much pain.

I struggled and grinded and despaired, and I only did this because I thought it would be worth it in the end.

I wanted to lead a life worth living and so I took on as much as I could bear and then some.

I do not care what I may receive, nor do I care about how my life will turn out, the highlights of it, or the joys to look forward to. I do not care about the struggles or the coming fights. I do not even care about the pain that is yet to come, for that is all part of the adventure.

All I want to know from my future self is if it is worth it.

If my 80-year old self would tell me that it is, I would trust them fully.

But, knowing myself, I already know the answer before asking it…

Young Lukas: Was it worth it?

Old Lukas: [Breaks into loving laughter] Hahaha! Half the fun of this journey was in not knowing where it will go. But I can tell you if you really want to know. It won’t change anything.