A solid set of premises has created the best of conclusions for you. And us. And for all those awaiting what comes next. As to the premises I view them as twofold.

One, you are not satisfied. Nor sleep well at night being something you aren't. Frankly, you need to get your health back. To be realigned with what good fortunes are made of. Second, and this is the most difficult.

Second premise that I surmised from your essay is you are and have always been courageous. But life and its demands and their consequences began to take a toll. A toll not only regarding the courage required to be truly you but to simply get to the point where you knew who you were. Having lost that person in the trek called life. So what conclusion did you choose from the two premises? The one ... the subject of your essay ... the path least traveled. Be courageous.... be vulnerable. And consequently rediscover the authentic you in you. Good for you... the authentic you. And yes, for the rest of us as well for we have the benefit of basking in your reflected glory. One story... the next, then the next as we as well take heed to what it means to be truly vulnerable.

Eric