Yeah, it does look like smiling doesn't it? Okay, so maybe I was .. or am.. "projecting "the emotion I had when I took it / have right now, just looking at it... but admit it, that smile is damn contagious, isn't it? This is the happiest tree I've ever seen so far.
Makes me wonder... what he's thinking about if he could think cause we all know he's stationary. He won't be able to uproot himself, move and get out of that place and go elsewhere shady when it starts snowing. He's stuck there. Yet ... look at how bubbly he seems to be or is it just me? Can you imagine the many weather changes he's already survived? If you have any idea how mean winter could get here, you'd probably put a watered coat around him just to keep him warm knowing how his heart is exposed like this to the sharp chill we get to have when that winter wind blows. He must have strong roots and very concentrated on just growing. Not that he's getting taller or bushier cause he must be getting the perfect hair cut, I mean trimming, on a yearly basis. I can only compare that to powering down around here but look at how he's stood the test of time.
Of course, it wouldn't be able to last this long in this condition without the support it's getting from whoever is taking care of him. That barricade of chains didn't just exist there huh? Nor.. that bushy hairdo he seems to be wearing won't look this perfect on him without the intervention of caring human hands, huh? Do you have any idea how much "support" can do to encourage any fellow Steemian to keep Steemiting even by just commenting huh? Wait, I thought .. we're talking about that tree.. oh yeah, we are but I just can't help it. My fingers have their own mind they felt that they had to write that down so there!
I was sure happy to see it still alive to this day and I hope it lasts decades longer. I did resist hugging it this time but I was grateful to have seen it looking so chic and glamorous with all the colorful leaves still on it. What can I say that's not been said yet .. well, the tree just reminded me of something I've been told a very long time ago by my loving husband; "Focus on the things you really, really want to often happen to you."
So .. shall we? What is it that we really want to happen to us here? Everyone's writing is screaming; " moon, Steem, moon already!" yet, the price keeps sinking.
Unless we know what we really, really want, we won't be able to find out how we could get it. Do you remember when SBD spiked to more than $10 and Steem to more than $5? Do you also remember we doubled in numbers at that time? IMHO, if we want history to repeat itself, like this tree, we have to keep growing, whether you like it or not and the many of you probably don't like it cause you will have to share the pool reward to the many. Don't let your greed outsmart you. Well, like blood, this currency has to circulate if we want to see a healthy or at least a different movement in the market. HODLing too much of it is killing that chance imho and I don't think you need a financial expert or a professional stock market trader nor investor to figure that out.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not hinting you to power down your SP specially if you don't have much. You're going to need to grow that imho just to be able to keep up with anything you want to do in here. Besides, the dip isn't the time to sell but don't take my words as any financial advice, I'm not a financial expert.
Also, we all witnessed it when BTC suddenly got accepted in so many stores all over the world. It also did more than just triple its worth didn't it? See, investors find any crypto currency that has an actual use case in the real life market so if you have a business IRL, how about accepting Steem or having a sign board that you do on your doors? That would also spread curiosity and work like an effective marketing. Forking the system does make it better here but ..
..somewhere in the world for a start. Amsterdam maybe? I wonder if this post would even reach the many, unfortunately, that only happens if a post gets to trending.
Anyway, that tree can't move itself nor that I've seen its trunk get wider nor taller. Yet he stood the many windstorm that must have hit him so hard the past two years. Surely, where he's standing wasn't spared nor the wind decided to lower its horsepower and evade that tree when those wind storm hit Holland, I doubt it. If that stationary tree can do just that .. how the hell can we not? Now, move your butt and buy Steem cause its dipping now and power yourself up or at least keep yourself afloat in this murky looking water, posting or commenting YOU man! I can't blame you if you don't though and I wonder who's selling at this point in time...
but .. have you seen how much ... those who post on a daily basis - no matter how small they get - have grown? That's no secret really, is it hard work? Who knows.
I do see consistency, perseverance and that "keep going attitude" there. If you really want out, do the rest who wants to stay a favor and just exit quietly, who knows whether your decision is right or wrong, surely, you wouldn't want to reel anyone in if it's the later. If however, in your case it's just frustrating you now, step away from your screen, get out and experience autumn in real life, breathe, recharge and come back strong like these trees would probably do in Spring .
Go ahead .. put on your warmers and warm boots cause mother nature is just waiting. Take a stroll and hear the leaves crack under your footwear.
For now ... enough with that rant about what's going on in here ..ranting solves nothing. It just makes things worse for all of us.
So ... Is it also cold where you're at now? How do you deal with it? Do you spend most of your time indoors? Just curious ... and though it's two days late, I hope you do share, how you spent your weekend? .
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Thank you for your thoughts @englishtchrivy.
I have good news for you....see this new purchase.... ^__^
https://steemit.com/steem/@steemitpresident/5vxnat-switch-from-eth-to-the-real-champ-steem
Well there you have it...a bit of good news....
Wishing you all the best.......yes...I read every word. Enjoyed chatting with you.
Cheers!
thanks for reading all the way!
I appreciate that a lot, this one's unusually long :D
not everyone's patient enough to read it
Although the above sounds to me a bit like that windbag over in the USA, I nevertheless agree with you. Make Steem GREAT again!
Have seen a lot of people here writing some time ago that they would have wanted to buy some Steem, but the price was too high for them at that moment. I'm sure those same people now use the excuse that they are affraid the price is even going lower or to maybe zero.
lol :D
you're so damn right about it
last time it went up to $8, I heard the many sing a different song
and now again :D
It's been too hard here lately. Perhaps it really is a burnout for me :(
But I am saved only by daily walks and therefore I still continue to flounder with all my might.
The cost Steem doesn't care anymore. I just give everything I can by voting for others.
It is possible that visiting SteemFest, it would give a new boost of energy, but I did not go to Krakow.
Thank you For a good post @englishtchrivy
I hope you feel better soon
thank you for reading and for the resteem!
take care and stay warm
stay happy !
watch some comedy love story :D
I do, sometimes :D
or have a cuppa
I send you warm cyber hugs!
stay afloat Madlen!
vow , you did a great job . each picture is so nice !
thank you
Bitcoin price pulls all cryptos where ever it goes so it should be promoted to people because of its positive effect on the prices of all cryptos, steem most especially . @englishtchrivy
idk about that