Deepavali free bazaar The cost of Kindness

in #imovertags5 years ago

The look on my face says it all.. The scene was somewhat reminiscent of a black Friday shopping storm in the states.. I've never been to one of those consumerism exploits but I've seen the videos.

Everyone was clearly excited to get their hands on free stuff so I'm not going to judge people for jostling and going all in on a free for all. We had plenty of donations and I'm positive everyone went home with a few things they'll be proud to call their own.

I always just stick to interactions with the kids so I passed out snacks. I suppose some of these folks had never been so up close and personal with a honkey which is why I became a photo opportunity.. I was extremely tired having been up til 3am after a reggae gig in the city and waking at 7am but the smiles really did keep me going. If I'm being honest when the alarm went off I was wondering why I commit myself to these events so often but I figure I spend 99.7% of existence self absorbed and whenever I can do anything to ease others lives or give them some hope for humanity I better seize the opportunity..

I've been really struggling to keep my interest here with the steem lately so I apologize to the few people I've yet to reply to their comments. I don't know what the deal is exactly, I just know when I see a post about steem I cringe and don't give a shit about the development or maintenance of this place. I think I've essentially refrained from talking about steem or making a shit post since the HF and I'm no longer placing on the engagement league. I think it's just inevitable that after a year of being here the honeymoon phase is well over lol.. BTW yep I've been a steemian for a year so whoopdeedoo. Not being active here means I'm out peopling and doing what humans do, I really think some people here that are capable should give that a try.. But whatever if y'all enjoy talking about SMts and shit have at it..

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I hope you do stick around but being a human is priority number one. Your ramblings provide much-needed sanity and humor into a dying world. You're easily one of the best people I've met on this platform.

Man I really appreciate that! I'm not planning on abandoning the steem project just distancing myself a bit from the inner workings... Have a great day mate

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No worries bro your a legend. Would love to have a beer and a reefah with ya one day 👌

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Likewise !! I hope to get over your way someday soon, but if you ever find yourself in Malaysia definitely let me know.. Reefah brew and solid people are an unbeatable combo, truly!

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For sure man! We got some sweet beaches in the far north of NZ, if you haven’t been over yet it should definitely be on your bucketlist!

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Great choice to help others 👍

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It's also self help for sure

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Peopling used to be what everyone did but now it seems to be relegated to mostly when the power is down or your favorite site is offline. Most can't even people in a whole room chock full of people because they are nose deep in their cell shackles. Governments don't mind as it makes for less resistant targets.

Good on you for peopling though that crowd is alarming to me. Guess my peopling happens on a smaller scale lol

All true! The insight gained from seeing how much more we all have in common is a dangerous premise for the powers that be..

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Not being active here means I'm out peopling and doing what humans do, I really think some people here that are capable should give that a try..

Yeah mate, nothing truly noteworthy or new that is really worth has happened or you've missed around these parts of the digital realms.

So, I reckon you quietly can spend a little bit less of that 99.7% of your existence self absorbed and gleefully do more of that anything that you are currently doing to ease others lives or give them some hope for humanity at any chance you see to better seize the opportunity. :)

In the meantime, ...just KEEP ON GROOVING!!

I'm grooving! 🤘

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Looking good man! I'm doing exactly what you're talking about in the last sentences! Feels pretty good tho! :))) Wish you all the best!

Nice! I was wondering what you were up to.. Good for you, hope the move has worked out and you're all settled..

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The move worked out pretty well! I'm still not settled! However, Cologne is awesome! I really like the people here! I'm going to make a post about it whenever I have a little more free time! Things are still a little bit messy and I still don't have a typical day to day life hehe

Messy is ok at times, typical day to day life blows haha! Stay away from that as long as possible! Cologne is a bit bohemian I'm guessing ?

Good to hear you are on your way to carving out a life worth living..

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Yes, it is ok! It blows when its a boring day to day! I really enjoy my self-created structured days. Not always. But most of the time:))

Cologne feels indeed a little bohemian. A lot of alternative people are around which I like no doubt :)

, I just know when I see a post about steem I cringe and don't give a shit about the development or maintenance of this place.

I think a lot of our subclass are taking a step back right now. There's so much I want to rant but I can't even be arsed ranting at the moment. No doubt someone will trigger me and I'll go off on one , sooner or later !

Keep it real mate :-)

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My sentiments exactly, though it would take something heinous to trigger me at this point and I'm not sure if I have the capacity to recoil at online repugnance..

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