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Originally Posted by dalnet22
Yeah, but now I don't know what I'm supposed to like. Am I supposed to dislike sports, am I supposed to dislike playing the music I thought I enjoyed? What kind of friends am I supposed to have if I don't even know what my interests are anymore? It seems like anything I like is wrong. I feel like it's ruining my life because I can't look forward to anything anymore. I can't laugh at much anymore - shows like Saturday Night Live and stand up comedy are full of stereotypical jokes - is this not supposed to be funny? Am I supposed to denounce this type of humor?
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I'm not sure a worry about what you are "supposed" to do or think is important. Try different things and you're sure to recognize what you like. Perhaps try different music.
Sometimes we just need a break from things if they've been very intense. I can understand the music thing because I was once totally involved in music. I majored in it, played in a band, lived and breathed music. Years later and I still listen but rarely every pick up an instrument. I do occcasionally but playing just doesn't give me the same pleasure.
I do other things that give me a meditative opportunity. I also like more physical things than years ago, things like working our, riding my road bike and playing golf. "Back then" I would never have thought those things would bring meaning to my life. I also get very much into the management aspects of my job.
You might look into a book called Now, Discover Your Strengths. When you get your own copy, you read about 80 pages and then use a number from the book jacket to take an on-line assessment about you. From that you'll learn your top five natural talents which area the areas you can grow the easiest and turn the talents into strengths. One thing for sure is that you'll develop a better understanding of yourself and what makes you tick. You'll be amazed.