No, it's saying don't leave a good job now just because it's a tough time. It's saying don't give up a better future to have temporary happiness. It's telling you to keep perspective on what you are doing today and how it might affect your future wants and desires.

So for you if that means less Netflix and avocado toast splurges to be able to afford a house because you've identified those things a being related, then sure. But I doubt a picture is telling you to have less avocado toast.

Looks perfect to me.

I would absolutely find a other doctor that is passionate about providing top of the line care using the newest techniques, and who has some experience.

I had a hernia repaired and I purposefully chose a doctor that has experience with the lap method and had positive patient outcomes.

Don't accept mental aging. Childish is a negative term, but child like is a positive view of the world. You decide which describes your life.

Only darkness everyday

Conservation of mass/energy is somehow tough for some people. It's like they aren't rooted in reality. Granted, I was a high school wrestler so understanding weight / metabolism is second nature.

Internally, yes; external efforts are all toward reduction of suffering.

I don't think the positions are at odds.