Thank you steemit!

If you've ever been surfing you'll probably understand even better what I'm going to say now. 

When I started to surf a couple of years ago, it completely changed my mindset and perspective. 

It may sound like a stereotype but I tell you from the bottom of my heart that it's true: surfers are relaxed people. 

The Ocean calms you down. 

Surfers really don't need much to be happy and fulfilled in their lives.

I totally love that kind of freedom!

When I started on steemit almost one year ago I was full of enthusiasm. I got really addicted and spent more time on this platform than in the water which was a huge commitment and true exception. 

Now things have changed. I've learned the hard way that being good makes you very vulnerable. People start to envy you and that makes them trying to find your weak points. 

I've lived that many many times in my office jobs, too. It's part of business. Especially when you are good at what you do. 

However, I haven't ever experienced something similar in the water. When you get better, your surf buddies start applauding and you celebrate your progress all together. 

It's a supportive community of positive people who bundle their knowledge and energy to simply have a good time. 

Since I started surfing and began to experience this outstanding ambient I closed a deal with myself: no more drama in my social life!

To me the main purpose in life has always been to have a great time.

On my way I've met uncountable brilliant and lovely people who have made that journey even more enjoyable. Isn't that the reason why we close social bonds? To make all this even more enjoyable? To share experiences, support each other and help us to become the very best version of ourselves? 

Everybody has a talent, sometimes you just need a friend who points a finger at it and pushes you into the right direction. 

Well that's at least my way of looking at it. No right or wrong. 

And that's actually the reason why I won't spend more time on this platform. 

My happiness level is considerably decreasing and I don't like seeing that :) 

People who don't even know me are treating me in a way I can't permit.

I haven't  joined this platform to end up defending myself. That's too much lost energy I could wisely spend surfing...:-) 

You know what I mean? It's a simple decision PRO happiness.

Please excuse the black and white. Here's my last picture for you (taken right now at the beach)...

Thanks to all of you! I've really appreciated this ride, I've learned for life and I hope you had a good time reading my stuff. 

The ones that have become my friends here know where to find me still...;) We'll keep in touch no matter what!

And now I really feel good which means that it's the right decision to take a creative break. Cool. 

Big hugs & kisses

Marly - 

In the meantime you can find me surfing the Ocean in these videos on YouTube.