The map of my overall wellbeing.
Happy start to the month, dear Hivers.
Continuing with the weekend dynamic in challenge 281, I select:
Name three things that matter to you and explain why.
Life is so ironic; our feelings change according to what we experience first-hand, not because of external influences (no one experiences things through someone else's eyes).
Years ago, I would have answered this question with: my home, family and work, but life took a dramatic turn for me in 2025.
For the first time in my life, I knew what it was like to be admitted to a medical centre. I went through a period of terrible uncertainty. The injections, daily tests and indefinite rest were depressing, and that was when I truly realised who my support system was.
Lying in that cold and empty bed during the longest nights I could remember (they wouldn't let anyone stay), I knew what it was like to fall into uncontrollable tears, the kind that change your perspective at dawn.
And that is where I affirm that illnesses have no age, just like death, and in those critical moments, feeling loved fills our souls and calls us to reflection.
So, today I firmly answer that the three things that matter to me are:
Firstly, health. Without it, we are nothing on this earthly plane. We must preserve it in order to achieve our goals and be a bridge for our family.
No matter the monetary cost, it must be preserved when something disrupts our journey. With consistency and perseverance, we can achieve not only physical but also mental well-being.
Only then can we enjoy our hobbies and our work, family and community lives, leaving a mark on every heart with our intentions and actions.
This year, I learned to value every second of my existence, and I am grateful for everything.
Secondly, my family is my greatest treasure. They give me the motivation I need in times of joy and sadness. There is always a kind word, a hug or a smile that comforts my soul and brings out the best in me.
They are my driving force to achieve my goals, and now even more so since I have my little one.
I feel immense joy at the prospect of experiencing my first Christmas in 2025, so I must stay healthy to appreciate the wonderful process of motherhood that God and the saints have given me.
Every moment is magical, even the simplest expression. These are details that touch our hearts, and we capture them in photos so we will never forget them and can talk about them in the future.
Finally, romantic love: when we feel loved and supported, the world shines differently, because we know that we have a pillar of support by our side to help us move forward. I believe that when a couple becomes parents, they start a mini family business where respect, understanding, tolerance and, above all, empathy reign supreme.
Knowing that you have someone by your side who cares about your well-being and feelings is magical. Sometimes a simple question like, ‘How are you?’ or ‘How are you feeling?’ can free you from your daily burdens by allowing you to unburden yourself and share different points of view. Even the smallest details, such as a meal, a flower, or a sweet treat, can fill you with joy without the need for a special occasion. It means that they value your essence and deserve your presence in their lives.
This is how a beautiful and healthy love is built.
And when you have these valuable things together, the rest comes little by little, without haste and with a great deal of potential for success in any situation.
It's a pleasure to leave my contribution. See you another time.
I used Canva with the elements available in its free version and the Deepl translator, as my language is Spanish.
Greetings and blessings.
