Dear Hivers!
And without realizing it, we've already passed the first month of this new year. Time flies by... one more time.
Now that we've set goals and objectives, we're seeing how the energy flows this year, full of hopes, challenges, and opportunities. And all that's left for us is to observe, evaluate, and act, in every aspect of our lives, and also within Hive. This leads us to think and reflect, make decisions and take action of course, that's life. Meanwhile, we can also appreciate those around us, love them, and feel gratitude.
Happy February!💖
Thoughts About The Present & Hive
And of course, this month I've also done some reflecting, and I'm sharing some of my thoughts with you. I've revamped these reports, removing so much irrelevant data, and hoping that what's on my mind will be more engaging to read. Things change, and things need to change.
Well, my reflections on these first few weeks of the year are bittersweet. I knew it would be a demanding time for me, and I've dedicated myself to my obligations and duties, I've done everything, and it's gone well, but perhaps I've lacked a greater sense of satisfaction or a better feeling, but that's okay. We also learn from these experiences (and demands) to become better. And now comes another era, another level, and other things to do—more challenges and more commitment. That's what needs to be done. I hope everything goes well, despite the newness, the unexpected events, and the surprises. Perhaps life is now, more than ever, an adventure.
All of this also brings me to Hive, because honestly, I don't think I can (or want to) be around here right now as much as I did it before, that's the truth. Why? First, because as I always say, there are priorities, and those priorities are real life priorities, not screen priorities. Second, because lately I've sensed silence and a certain apathy on Hive. Many of the people I used to interact with most have left or are inactive, even communities and contests that used to motivate me. Plus, crypto prices are all a bit down, aren't they? And there doesn't seem to be much hope for big changes. I don't really understand it, but that's what I get from other people, here and also on platform X, for example. Everything continues, but without the same intensity or motivation. In fact, since I knew back in December that I'd have little time, I decided to automate the voting for all those users I always like to support. I didn't want to abandon them, so I did it like many of you through Hive Vote. After a few weeks, I've realized that I don't even need to be as present as before, when I used to read everything, comment, and dedicate much more time than so many other users to each vote. Now it's automatic; I don't interact or comment as much, but I see that it works, so why sacrifice so much time like I used to?
And finally, although I miss (a lot) writing and sharing my content here, then I see the feedback and results and I get discouraged again. I've made a few attempts to keep writing posts with enthusiasm, even setting aside time from other things, to write many words, accompany them with images, and dedicate time to the post itself, instead of doing it mechanically. But no matter what I do or how much effort I put in, it all amounts to almost nothing. And if I don't get rewards, I don't really know how to proceed with things like power-ups, so we'll see.
Well I don't know, it's as if something has cracked, like ice when the weather changes... The weather has changed here, season and time too. It's not the same excitement as in previous years, there's silence, less appreciation, and a certain frustration with what I see on the screen. We'll see if that changes, I hope so.
And now yes, the HPUD as usual of course:
Hive Power Up Day
Well I'd say that despite all I keep somehow my presence here, and now today, day 1st of the new month let's focus on the HPUD, it is therefore my 38th Power Up Day in total. In my case it is the 2nd of 2026 obviously now in February after January, So let's go with this new Hive Power Up Day, hivers!💪
Oh, this time, after many many months I have done a new POWER UP of 10 HIVE, yes only 10 and not 100 because sadly I am not earning much, as I did it before. And I need to distribute and manage the amount of Hive along the next months because I don't think I will earn much truly. Hive is not going very up either and my last posts have not been very successful so not rewards despite I take time to write them and to prepare them, so effort no valued here unfortunately. So the only thing I can do is to reduce the amount of my Power Ups and to wait better times will arrive or on the contrary no more Hive to power up them no more HPUD. But I hope that won't happen because I want to continue to join at least the HPUD!
What I'm getting at, for now, as I've explained, is that it's sad but I don't really feel like doing this, and besides, I don't think I'll have much more HIVE accumulated, just a little now. So I'll do what I can (as much as I can simply), what I want, and above all, what I feel. But for now, and seeing results and how all goes, I have decided to be put all this about Hive in the background and prioritizing my life and what's important. And I hope to find much more satisfaction, to be honest. Thanks to all of you!
Happy HPUD & Happy February!💖
Thanks for reading! Have a happy and powerful day.
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