As I begin to review the most recent segment, I find myself at a crossroads. For the past couple of weeks, I have experienced a roller coaster of emotions whereby I’ve felt excitement for completing over 300 blogs, preparation, and somewhat complacency as I enter the final stretch. Additionally, I have been contemplating staying grounded in my search for happiness and my perception of various elements and factors within our lives that contribute to it.

This emphasizes how we are constantly fluctuating in and out of emotions. It is not just about managing these fluctuations; what's more important is understanding the feelings and learning to manage them within our own individualized systems and processes.

Over the past 10 days, I covered having a fail-safe or a circuit breaker to reset as required, joy and the impact of the surrounding words, stress, the importance of maintaining a mindset of learning, while also looking to teach. I also covered the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi and the beauty within imperfections, baselines, and how, although our happiness is fundamentally internal, there is unfortunately a baseline requirement in our society to meet our basic human needs. I finished this segment covering my perception of God as well as the importance of never making assumptions.

Fail safe - recognising the importance of acknowledging and redirecting moments of lethargy or counterproductive autopilot in life, there is a need for a fail-safe regrouping process that allows for reflection, understanding, and subsequent growth through routines and cleansing periods, ultimately guiding us all towards self-improvement and happiness.

Joy - The diverse words used to convey positive emotions such as joy, bliss, pleasure, and happiness serve as expressions of euphoria and gratitude for the universe's role in enriching our lives, forming a universal and powerful connection that transcends language barriers and manifests as shared positive energy between individuals.

Stress - there is great importance in understanding and managing stress as a powerful yet potentially destructive facet of life essential for achieving balance, control, and happiness.

Student - As young adults, it's common to overestimate our knowledge, yet true growth lies in embracing the mindset of a perpetual student like Felipe, one of my Jiu Jitsu coaches embodies mastery by always being open to learning from various sources, demonstrating that ongoing receptiveness to new ideas and knowledge not only fuels personal evolution but also leads to deeper fulfillment and purpose.

Teacher - In my exploration of self, parenthood, and teaching, I have come to understand the profound impact of projecting ideas with responsibility, recognizing the delicate balance of learning, projecting neutral perspectives, and leading with example in order to continuously evolve and grow in both learning and teaching.

Wabi Sabi - In a world fixated on perfection, embracing the beauty of imperfection through the philosophy of Wabi Sabi offers a liberating perspective that encourages authenticity, uniqueness, and a deeper appreciation for the essence of life and art.

Baseline - happiness is a state of mind influenced by internal acceptance of oneself and the world around us, but external factors like meeting basic human needs also play a significant role in achieving happiness.

God - Despite not classifying myself as religious, my experiences with religious education, attending mass, and witnessing the sense of community and love within religious gatherings have reinforced my belief in a universal divine energy that fosters connection and fulfillment among individuals, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging a higher truth that unites us all.

Assumptions - reflecting on the importance of not making assumptions, emphasizing the need to ask questions in order to truly understand others and avoid risks in relationships, as assuming can lead to misunderstandings and hinder progress in life and the world.

Within the process we can find a great sense of purpose and happiness.

Thanks,

Dean