voluntary

Note to self: as long as you have the freedom to move and choose, it isn't worth doing anything that makes you miserable. If what you're doing is truly worth it you'll be able to endure hardships and challenges without becoming unhappy in them for long. But if you're trudging through with no light at the end and you truly can't adjust your outlook to enjoy yourself, drop it and do something else.

Don't worry about what others might think or say. Don't worry about some hypothetical future. Don't be beholden to anyone or anything. Your time in this life is so short, don't waste it in voluntary misery. Always be willing to let go and start again.