What did you think would make you happy when you were younger, and what actually makes you happy now?

Does ignoring social norms make it easier for you to find inner peace?
Is it possible that method-based meditation can actually dull the mind, or is it the way people practice it that causes issues?
Why is it considered rude in some cultures, like in Kyoto, to directly tell a guest that it's time to leave?
Why do some people see enlightenment as the ultimate escape from life's struggles, while others view it as facing reality head-on?