One of the few advatages in hitting your 50s is that the road rarely has crossroads, just long straights heading directly towards death which suddenly becomes an actual destination as opposed to something that lies far beyond the horizon!
As for remembering childhood dreams and aspirations, I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, and that's before I get started on the beer.
Worry not. Let instinct and gut feelings leap to the fore to guide you. Overthinking is a curse.
The best hours of the day are midnight-2am, the clarity of thought in the peace of the night is when all the best decisions are made....except when you're pissed, when the worse decisions are often made. Either way, making decisions is always better than sitting on a fence.
Take care of yourself and keep doing what brings you joy. Bin what doesn't.
My fear is that when I reach my 50s, I don't want to regret that decision I made in my 20s. But I guess you are right, taking a walk is always better than sitting down thinking about walking. I've always been an overthinker, and I do agree it is a curse. Now I have to rely on my instincts and face life as what it brings me - no regrets.
Thanks for this man. Do know that even in our minimal interactions, I look up to your genuine soul (I feel it).