A lot of what you wrote rings true for me. I have gone through a lot of self discovery over the years. It wasn't until the last 10 years or so though that I could really start to act on what I discovered. A lot of it for me was shedding societies norms and going my own way. Now when I look back I realize I am becoming more of the person I was when I was younger. I guess my journey may have got sidetracked for a few decades trying to fit in. :)
Thanks for sharing!