I have experienced all the curved balls thrown and now resting a bit from a burnout.
When the things we love to do suddenly becomes a constant battle to protect what is rightfully mine taken away, its the people I get sick and tired of not the work or job.
The balancing act is what I am and where I am... takes a lot lot of thought because its not easy to just let go and start new. But that is the practice of the balancing act.
You are 100% correct. Seems like you been practing the balance in the past. I can feel its was an experience and now you gained wisdom. I need to gain that too. :)
Not so much as an expert. I doubt anyone becomes an expert in that balancing in just a lifetime. There will always be challenges and growth will come from overcoming them.
Hopefully, that rest from burnout will take you one step ahead in your journey. I understand people are nuts most of the time and tend to ruin the whole working experience.