This is the beauty of life that it can thrive against all odds.

Greetings Steemians!

We had a bad time during HF20. Many of us were unable to vote, make comments, claim rewards etc. A single upvote during that phase, depleted voting power so that it became almost zero. Their abrupt decision to implement Hard fork 20, proved a disaster. However, they worked quickly and introduced software patch that worked. Now things have become normal. Cost of actions has been reduced significantly. Now everyone has enough resource credits to do whatever he/she likes.

Many users lost their faith on this platform. They were not wrong at all. One should not expect faithful ness from those who have tough time.

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However, we should not become pessimistic. Optimistic approach enable us to thrive in myriad conditions. There is always a silver lining behind the clouds. One bad period cannot snatch everything from us. See these pictures. A plant need soil, water and sunlight to grow. Many plants cannot grow on stones and buildings but some tough guys don't lose hope. They can thrive in any situation. These tiny plants have tore down the heart of stones and made the places for themselves. They survived in this tough condition. One day they will become full grown trees. This is also true for us. A minnows can become a whale if he is determined. Never give up. Always be positive and optimistic.

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*These photos have been taken with a smartphone.* **Thank you.** Have a great time ahead.