365 Days of Constant Changes

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"From endless ocean view to endless canal views"

Learning to live in the present has been one of the most beneficial things to date, for my personal development and holistic health and well-being.

Still, acknowledging the changes that I have experienced in my life over the last 365 days is phenomenal, and personally satisfying. Things have not been perfect, but I like to think that they are, just the way they were meant to be.


My second opportunity of living close to nature

To date; I had gone from living on the seafront in the tropical paradise islands of the Philippines to living on the canals of the UK in a boat, facing constant weather changes.

I have spent countless hours reflecting on my life and my purpose at both places, and if I were to compare the benefits I have gained from being situated close to these two contrasting types of nature, I would say:

The ocean opened my eyes to the vast possibilities of the world, and kept me in tune with the reality that I am just a smidgen of the vast universe. Days by the ocean instilled in me the importance of striving to be and doing the things that make me truly happy, over the expectations of anyone else.

Whereas,

The canals have made me slow down my thought process. Overthinking and worrying have become a thing of the past, and I have become more mindful, and I fully engage myself in each moment. Canal life has improved my ability to compartmentalise and focus on the things that are truly important to my life.


Two aspects of my personality that have changed, are: (1)My Openness has improved, and (2) my levels of Neuroticism has been lowered.

Openness - I am more willing to try new things and creative ways to make things work, and I find it easier to maintain abstract thoughts and concepts over idealistic concrete thoughts.
Now, I am better able to let go of preconceived beliefs, and I have made better headspace for dealing with situational variables as they come.

My Neuroticism Levels - these have lowered, thank goodness! I am more emotionally stable and try not to let external factors influence my state of mind and my moods. I worry less and practice mindfulness which helps me to relax better. My increased relaxation levels help to trigger happy hormones that make me feel less stressed.


I feel like my mind is more bullet-proof.

These little tweaks have improved my mental health and my spirituality positively, and they have become second-nature to my approach to life to overcoming adversity.

I have a better understanding of the ripple effects that external influences can have on my well-being from the way I react to situations.

My life on the canals takes me away from the larger society and gives me time to introspect and live my life decisively on what is needed from within (no external influences), and this has felt good.


When I speak of living in the present, it doesn't mean that I have no aspirations or preparation for the future.
This state of living encapsulates me making the best of my resources and current state of health and abilities, by doing things to personally develop myself, now when I am able.

Hive Blockchain has become an integral part of my life.
I have always regarded Hive as a place for me to gain, and offer inspiration, record memories, share parts of my life that I probably never would, and a place to challenge myself to spill my thoughts in writing, as I am not a person of many words face-to-face, and tend to share deep thoughts selectively.


"Make hay while the sun shines"

I believe in these wise words, and I do so even after sunsets.

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365 days have flown!

My mindset remains that real-life experiences are the best teachings one could have. Still, I am constantly elevating my personal development through gaining knowledge on practical courses such as fitness and well-being, counselling and psychology, hobbies, and craft, all to be better equipped at facing challenges and blows as they come.

I have gone through days of uncertainty and questioning about my current life. Questions of where I would stand if I should find myself having to leave this beautiful life on the canals, to go back to living in mainstream society.

Knowing that I am growing mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically gives me confidence that I would be able to re-invent myself, and conform to go with the natural flow of wherever my life leads me to.

I am filled with gratitude for having achieved this life that I had dreamed of for a long time.

About the future?

I am embracing the ambiguity of the future with optimism moving forward. My emphasis will always be on doing the things that I can do now, as I continue to live life in the present.

Many thanks for being part of my journey.🙏




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The ability to live in the present and realize it doesn't mean you only think about today is so important! I think many people have trouble with too much thought in the future and forget to make adjustments in the present.
Lovely post.

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Hello @barracudadiaries,
You have said that all so well.
I was a victim of living in the future for a long time, but what stifled me the most was feeling like a victim of my past mistakes.
When I learned to see my experiences as lessons, I let go of my past and saw the light.
The future is merely an illusion of our wishes.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback:)

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isnt it amazing how much our environment influences our states of mind? Beautiful post!:) I really like you mentioning how the different places formed you and became part of yourself now.. whats going to be next, maybe life on or next to a lake?:))

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Hello @kesityu.fashion,

Thanks for your kind feedback!
Yes, my state of mind is strongly influenced by my environment, so I feel truly blessed, (charmed, actually:)))

That's an interesting question: Seven years of living directly on a cliff overlooking the sea felt like a dream. I knew it was never permanent and had often wondered what my life would have been after that.

Honestly, as special as it was to me, I have never missed it. The canals are different but equally beautiful.

A lake! Wow!

I ❤️ the sound of that!

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@millycf1976 No, I am not going to disturb you because I can see you enjoying in this beautiful place in the lap of Mother Nature! Beautiful is the only word that comes to my mind right now 👍

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Thank you for your nice comment.😊
Beauty indeed is all I see as I look out from my window.
Have an awesome day:)

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@millycf1976 Would you accept if I delegate a little amount to coffee community?

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That would be nice of you, thank you.
Please feel free to delegate whatever you can to @cinnccf, the community voting and curation account.
It would be highly appreciated:)

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@millycf1976 Please give me the account's name! @cinnamoncupcoffee right?

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NO, @cinnccf
Make sure the logo comes up.

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@millycf1976 Thank you, a little contribution from me,(pl. check) but I will delegate more as and when I have more hives in my account. I am a new member and doing it for every community where I post regularly.

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So grateful that you shared your amazing journey with us @millycf1976!
Inspiring and beautiful, I loved this post!
The last photo is AWESOME!
Thank you :)

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Hello @traisto,
I am happy that you found my post inspiring. It means a lot to me that I can touch someone in one way or another.
My life has been a journey of self-discovery through realising that all the answers we seek are deep within us if we take the time to find them.
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I am embracing the ambiguity of the future with optimism moving forward. My emphasis will always be on doing the things that I can do now, as I continue to live life in the present.

Indeed, the future is uncertain, but we must not dwell negatively on its uncertainty but instead we must learn how to live in the moment and be grateful for all the things that you can do now 🤗🤗

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I think you've said that so well!
I'm happy that you found value in my post😊
Thank you for stopping by, have a lovely day:)

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You're welcome! Your thoughts are wonderful, I felt like it resonates with mine. Have a great day as well!

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Hmmm, water does calm and relax, hence, why the sound of waves or running spring is added to the apps and programs for wellbeing. I guess you don't even have to be near water, just tune in and absorb the benefit.

I need happy hormones in my life 👍

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Hello @rimicane,

That's a nice comment. It made me feel good😊😍
We do indeed need happy hormones to prevail over sad ones. I just wrote another post today about laughter helping to trigger happy hormones.
I do Laughter Therapy, which is a form of positive psychology. Places are starting to highlight the positive effects laughter can have on our overall well-being.

Wishing you a great evening, and enjoy the second half of the weekend:)

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