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One of the most significant benefits has been the freedom to engage more deeply in my existing hobbies. I did not adopt new pursuits but found joy in dedicating more time to past interests. For instance, I substantially increased my hiking activities, often taking my three-year-old son, Lucas, along with me. These father-son outings provided golden moments of bonding and learning about nature, something I could not fully experience while balancing a full-time job.