As I crossed over into day 300 my mindset shifted slightly as I realised just how far I had come, the moments I have felt, the lessons I have learned, the emotions and feelings I have reflected on, and for a moment I was looking into the joy so distant future at the end of the blog. However, even just in writing that I know that the end of the blog is not a finish line, it is the end of this fixed portion of growth I decided to embark on, but the beginning on my future endeavours into the search for happiness, the expression of positivity and the pursuit of helping spread joy, fulfilment and purpose into the world.

Over the past 10 days I covered thoughts, expectations, appreciation, and stages. I also covered to concept of Ichi-go - Ichi-e - treasuring the here and now, our interactions, mentality, consequences, and mindset.

Thoughts - managing expectations and emotions, emphasises the importance of maintaining a steady emotional balance amidst unexpected events that challenge one's state of mind and happiness.

Expectations - In life, it's crucial to manage expectations, focusing on self-imposed goals rather than relying on others or external factors to secure happiness and personal growth.

Appreciation - Appreciating every moment and embracing the present with full awareness and understanding is key to finding happiness and truly cherishing life's fleeting but precious experiences.

Stages - As you approach the completion of my blog, reflecting on the journey reveals a range of emotions and insights that contribute to personal growth and resilience, highlighting the importance of navigating through the stages of beginning, middle, and end in any endeavour to achieve understanding and fulfillment.

Ichi-go Ichi-e - I reflected on the pursuit of finding Ikigai, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself and aligning passion, talent, contribution to the world, and financial security, acknowledging the individualized and challenging nature of this journey towards happiness and fulfillment in today's society.

Interaction - Our connections with others form the core of our existence, shaping our beliefs and perspectives, while embracing unfamiliar interactions can spark new insights, ideas, and a richer comprehension of life, leading to profound personal growth and fulfillment through diverse experiences and connections that broaden our horizons and deepen our understanding of the world, ultimately contributing significantly to our search for happiness.

Mentality - Life's ebbs and flows are embraced through the teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, and Stoicism, reminding us to maintain emotional stability and balance amidst the fluctuations, guiding our search for happiness.

Consequences - In life, embracing the dance of balance between fun experiences and responsibilities can lead to greater satisfaction and personal growth on our quest for happiness, even if faced with the consequences of our choices like staying out late to watch the sunrise with friends.

Mindset - Maintaining mental and emotional control amidst external influences and avoiding losing your cool is essential for preserving balance and power in any situation.

Every day in the past 10 have shed some quite deep insights for myself as I have traversed some unexpected situations that have resulted in some new understanding of previous thought of concepts and ideas.

Thanks,

Dean