Jay:
I must say I found comfort in you sharing your state of doldrums. It's
comforting knowing I'm not alone. I'm 53 and have been in same state for a few
years now. It's unsettling. I have to really push to scare-up desire and
passion towards hobbies/adventures that used to be abundant and readily
available. I develop levels of self-frustration because I'm largely a content,
happy person. That is to say, I have much to be thankful for and don't struggle
to make ends meet. Before this spell I always found joy in the contagious
nature of my enthusiasm towards my recreational activities. Where it went
exactly, I don't know. Simply said, I'm not a depressive person, so it's not
that. I'm a productive person. It's just that I've noticed I have more of a
"chore" view towards considering new adventures. I look back at the level of
effort and enthusiasm I used to put forth into planning, prepping for, and
successfully completing adventures and it tires me out.
For me, I think it's a phase in life thing: kids moving on to start their own
lives, career, monotony, etc.Again, I've had a great life: much to be grateful
and thankful for. I resigned from a long-held position 4 months ago and have
been intentionally unemployed since, taking some time to refocus. I find the
enthusiasm and passion cups gradually refilling.
Anyways, I don't want to ramble on. But I felt compelled to reply. You're not
alone. It's a life philosophy tour. For me it's a lot about the unsettled phase
in life I find myself in and locating the desire/courage to MAKE change in the
interest of destroying monotony.
I never regret partaking in my hobbies: gravel rides, dirt biking, wing
shooting. I just get frustrated being the impediment to doing same.
Over the past few months, I get the feeling it's beginning pass, which is
welcome.
Best of luck my friend! Everyone has to deeply consider their own sources and
solutions. Force yourself to do what you KNOW you love. Recognition is a great
start! I'm getting better at conquering myself.
Best,
Scott in Montana
On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 11:52:57 AM MDT, Jay Lonner
<jay.lon...@gmail.com> wrote:
Over the years my cycling has increasingly tended toward commuting/utility.
Bike-centered vacations/tours remain on the menu, and are still very enjoyable
to me, but the day-in, day-out feels like a chore. Part of this is seasonal — I
have an easier time dealing with cool, wet conditions than hot, sticky weather.
So maybe this problem will solve itself with the autumn rains imminent. But I’m
wondering whether others ever get a case of cycling burnout, and maybe have
some tips to work through it.
Jay LonnerBellingham, WA
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